Manchester, 27 July 2025:
India staged a remarkable fightback to draw the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, thanks to determined centuries from Ravindra Jadeja (107), Washington Sundar (101), Shubman Gill (103) and a solid 90 from KL Rahul in the second innings.
India batted first and posted 358 runs, with key contributions from Sai Sudharsan (61), Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and Rishabh Pant (54).
England responded with a mammoth 669 all out, built around Joe Root’s superb 150 and Ben Stokes’ 141, giving them a huge first-innings lead of 311 runs.
Facing defeat, India showed resilience in their second innings. Starting Day 5 at 174/2, Shubman Gill converted his overnight score into 103 before being dismissed by Jofra Archer. KL Rahul also played a valuable knock of 90 before falling short of a century.
The turning point came when Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar combined for an unbroken 203-run partnership. Jadeja reached his Fifth Test hundred, while Sundar brought up his maiden Test century (101*). Their stand took India to 425/4 by late evening, after which both captains agreed to a draw.
🌟 Key moments from Day 5:
✅ Gill’s patient ton: Scored 103 under pressure early in the day.
✅ Rahul’s gritty 90: Missed out on a hundred but steadied the innings.
✅ Jadeja & Sundar stand firm: Jadeja finished unbeaten on 107, Sundar on 101, ensuring England couldn’t force a result.
🏏 Series context:
The draw means England continue to lead the five-match series 2-1. India keep the series alive and head to the final Test at The Oval with hopes of levelling it.
📊 Final, corrected score summary:
India 1st innings: 358 all out (Sai Sudharsan 61, Yashasvi Jaiswal 58, Rishabh Pant 54)
England 1st innings: 669 all out (Joe Root 150, Ben Stokes 141)
India 2nd innings: 425/4 (Ravindra Jadeja 107, Washington Sundar 107, Shubman Gill 103, KL Rahul 90)
🔍 What’s next?
The final Test at The Oval becomes must-win for India to level the series 2-2. England need only a draw to clinch the series at home. After this heroic rearguard, the finale promises high drama.
