England vs India, Fourth Test: Reasons why India might or might not win the match

England v India: Specsavers 4th Test - Day Three
Buttler's half-century helped England to extend their lead over 200

Will lose: Rough patch that will aid Moeen Ali

England v India: Specsavers 4th Test - Day Two
Moeen Ali took a five-wicket haul in the first innings

While India tackled the pacers decently well in the first innings, it was Moeen Ali who was the chief instigator with the ball. The off-spinner picked up five wickets in the first innings leading to a collapse of the middle and lower middle order before Pujara's pulled the team out of deep trouble.

With the development of the rough patch on the pitch, Moeen Ali will be much more dangerous to the right-handers in the fourth innings of the match. If the all-rounder can exploit the rough patch effectively, there is no doubt that England will win the series today itself, considering the fact that Indian batting lineup is predominantly filled with right-handed batsmen.

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