The Lord's Test between England and visiting India for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is finely poised, with six wickets remaining and India needing 135 runs for a historic victory at the iconic venue. England will also try to defend the 193-run total to take a 2-1 lead in the series. On the fourth day of the Lord's Test, England was swept out for a second innings total of 192 runs, while India lost four wickets, including the wicket of night watchman Akash Deep, before the day's play ended at a second innings total of 58 runs.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has placed his trust in 'Mr Cool' KL Rahul and 'Mr Chaos' Rishabh Pant to lead India over the line, as first innings centurion KL Rahul remains undefeated at 33 runs and Rishabh Pant is scheduled to bat next on Monday.

"He has been there before. He has done it in Australia. He doesn’t bottle it. Rishabh Pant, he won’t be affected by pressure. He thrives on pressure. The two at the crease, we are presuming Rishabh Pant will come out tomorrow. Mr Cool KL Rahul, calm and calculated, who is getting runs for fun in this series and on this ground. Mr Chaos Rishabh Pant, but in that method, that you know he knows exactly what he is doing. He handles pressure well. That’s the partnership you want to break," Hussain told Sky Sports.

On a Lord's pitch with a low bounce, seamers and spinners have entered the game after both India and England lost their first four wickets within 100 runs on the fourth day. With a solid KL Rahul at the crease and Pant on the way, Hussain declared the match to be marginally in favour of the visitors, who had a slim 52 percent chance of winning the Lord's Test despite India having lost four wickets in 17.4 overs.

Hussain believes that only when England exploits the relatively new ball on Monday morning will they have a chance. "I think it’s maybe 52-48 in India’s favour. England have to use the newish ball and hit those cracks hard. These 135 runs are going to be hard work – unless Pant starts going. It will be a sell-out crowd with lots of India fans in and every boundary will be cheered, so it will be about coping with that atmosphere and controlling your emotions,” Hussain added.

If either team loses, the former England captain also outlined the reasons why. Hussain explained how Gill changing the second new ball after ten overs during England's first innings and Harry Brook's attempted sweep shot off the bowling of Akash Deep during England's second innings will both be forgotten in the event that England wins and India loses, with both strategies being discussed if their respective teams lose.

“I cannot tell you how important a day tomorrow is. 2-1 down going to Old Trafford or 2-1 up, and all the things he talks about. If England wins, the Harry Brook shot gets put to bed. If England lose, you talk about it. If India lose and you talk about the ball change, when it was doing everything. If India wins, it’s all forgotten. So tomorrow is such a vital day leading to the last two days,” Hussain said.

According to Kumar Sangakkara, a former captain of Sri Lanka and Hussain's colleague commentator, England has a lot of confidence after India lost four wickets in their second innings before the end of the fourth day of play.

"I think England will be more confident than India at the moment. The way I saw India bat, there were a few jitters. They seemed a bit negative. Washington Sundar told us they wanted to be one wicket down, but I think they should have given themselves a target of runs. But if Rahul and Pant can stretch this partnership to beyond 100 for the team, then India are back in the driving seat. Pant will play his shots. You can’t go into your shell. If India do, England will be further in front. India must bat smart. Rahul can anchor, but the rest have to score runs.” Sangakkara said.