England vs India 2018: 5 reasons why India lost the fourth Test

Inability to seize the moment

Chasing moderate totals in the fourth innings, India just seem unable to get over the line

Four times this year, India have been set a target of over 190 but less than 300 and for the fourth time this year, India failed to chase that target in the fourth innings. Against South Africa earlier this year, India were set a target of 208 and 287 in Cape Town and Centurion where they were bowled out for 135 and 151.

In this series alone, India were set a target of 194 in Edgbaston where they were bowled out for 162 and chasing 245 in Southampton, they were bundled out for 184. Chasing in the fourth innings in a Test is never easy. There is a reason why runs are always harder to come by in the final innings of a Test.

But on four occasions this year alone, India have had an opportunity to an overseas Test if only they batted sensibly in the fourth innings. And for the fourth time, they have failed to do so.