Compton: Losing from strong position will hurt Kohli
The Match Day team discuss India's series loss, and how it will hurt captain Virat Kohli having been on top multiple times in Southampton
30/08Result
4th Test, India tour of Ireland and England at Southampton, Aug 30-Sep 2 2018
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![England]( "England")
246 & 271 -
![India]( "India")
273 & 184 (69.4 ov)
Player of the Match
30/08Result
4th Test, India tour of Ireland and England at Southampton, Aug 30-Sep 2 2018
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![England]( "England")
246 & 271 -
![India]( "India")
273 & 184 (69.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Compton: India couldn't find someone to match Curran
Ajit Agarkar and Nick Compton reflect on the key areas that made the difference as England secured a series win
Agarkar: Pace bowling has been the big positive for India
Ajit Agarkar explains where India can improve as a touring side, and where the positives have been
WATCH - Why was Ashwin less effective than usual?
The Match Day team look back on an unusually disappointing performance from R Ashwin in Southampton
Agarkar: Kohli allowed the game to drift
Ajit Agarkar tells the Match Day team that India did not turn to their best bowlers enough during the final session on day three
Compton: It's been the summer of Buttler and Curran
Nick Compton full of praise for the way Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Sam Curran have batted through the series
Dobell: 'Lazy' play from Bairstow not good enough
George Dobell joins the Match Day team from Southampton, and slams Jonny Bairstow's batting
Compton: Root run-out has let India back in
Compton: Root run-out has let India back in
Compton: Pujara reaps rewards of Yorkshire stint
Nick Compton explains why Cheteshwar Pujara's tough time at Yorkshire as finally paid off with an excellent innings in the fourth Test
Agarkar: Moeen will be more than handy in second innings
Ajit Agarkar expects the pitch to deteriorate in Southampton, which will make Moeen Ali more of a threat
Compton: Anything in excess of 150 will be hard work for India
The Match Day team discuss who holds the advantage in the fourth Test after India secure a slim first-innings lead
#PoliteEnquiries: Do England really deserve the series win?
Melinda Farrell and Nagraj Gollapudi answer your questions on Hardik Pandya, Adil Rashid and the beauty of Test cricket
#PoliteEnquiries: Was Bairstow's duck a protest at losing the gloves?
George Dobell and Melinda Farrell tackle your questions on England's top order, Virat Kohli's behaviour and puddings
#PoliteEnquiries: Did Pujara show enough intent to keep his place?
Melinda Farrell and Nagraj Gollapudi answer your questions on Cheteshwar Pujara, Moeen Ali and dropping entire teams
Knew a wicket was around despite Kohli-Rahane stand - Root
Joe Root said he had confidence in his bowlers to break through the century partnership and secure the series in Southampton
As captain, I don't see too many negatives for India in this game - Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli says a bigger first-innings lead could have made a difference for the the visitors
Stokes and I bring the best out of each other - Buttler
Jos Buttler says he's pleased to get runs on the board as he and Ben Stokes enjoy a fruitful partnership
Ashwin hasn't bowled badly at all - Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara defends the performance of R Ashwin, while Jos Buttler explains the differences between Ashwin and Moeen Ali
It's about believing one bad winter doesn't make you a bad player - Moeen
Moeen Ali thanked Worcestershire for helping him back to form, as he took a five-for on his return to the Test side
Great mix of caution and aggression in Pujara's innings - Bangar
India batting coach Sanjay Bangar was full of praise for Cheteshwar Pujara after his pivotal innings
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSam Curran is the eighth wonder of the world
Statuesque stats from Southampton for y'all pleasure
Trevor Bayliss braces for top-order void as England seal series with questions galore
Trevor Bayliss has admitted England are no closer to settling on their top-order batting line-up despite winning the Test series against India
Why Southampton was a good advert for Test cricket
Superb, sun-kissed action, drama, and generosity of spirit - what more could you ask for?
How England clung on to topple the No. 1 Test team
A day-by-day recap of how Joe Root's team dug deep and India let a golden chance slip away
England's all-round riches prove priceless as Moeen and Curran make the difference
In a tightly-fought contest, the depth of England's options proved telling even though the side retains a number of holes
