India vs England, Shubman Gill smashed his fourth century of the series to lead India’s stunning fightback on Day 5 of the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford. From 0/2 to 279/4, India showed true grit. With Jadeja and Sundar steady at the crease, a draw looks likely, keeping the Test series alive heading into the final match at The Oval.
Shubman Gill’s Stunning Century Saves India Again
India were in deep trouble at 0/2 early on Day 4. But skipper Shubman Gill played one of his finest knocks, scoring his 4th century of the series. With this, he became the first Indian to hit 4 Test tons in a single series in England, joining legends Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar.
KL Rahul & Gill’s Epic Partnership Breaks Records
Gill and KL Rahul built a 417-ball partnership, the longest by an Indian pair in England in this century. Rahul made a gritty 90, missing his century by just 10 runs. Their stand gave India real hope of saving this Test after a horrible start.
Lunch Drama: Gill Out, Jadeja Dropped
Just before Lunch, India lost Gill at 222. On the very next ball, Ravindra Jadeja was dropped by Joe Root! It was a lucky escape, and India went into Lunch at 223/4, still trailing by 88 runs.
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Jadeja & Sundar Fight On After Lunch
Post-Lunch, it was all about survival. Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja showed patience and class. India reached 278/4 after 105 overs, reducing England’s lead to just 32 runs. Sundar is on 39*, Jadeja on 33*, and India is fighting hard to save the match.
Shubman Gill’s Historic Records Today
Here are the incredible records broken by Shubman Gill:
- First Indian to score 4 Test hundreds in a series in England
- First-ever captain to score 4 centuries in debut Test series
- Most Test centuries by an Indian captain in a single series vs England
- Only third captain ever (after Bradman, Gavaskar) with 4 Test tons in a series
Will Rishabh Pant Bat?
There is doubt over Rishabh Pant’s fitness. He has a fractured toe, and hasn’t come out to bat yet. If needed, India might send him later, but it’s still uncertain.
Current Match Situation
- England: 669
- India: 358 & 279/4 (105 overs)
- India trails by: 32 runs
- At crease: Washington Sundar (39*), Ravindra Jadeja (33*)
- DRS: England have no reviews left
What Happens If India Draws?
If India draws this match, the series remains alive heading into the final Test at The Oval from July 31. But if they lose, England wins the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 with one match left.
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