India survive final-day pressure to draw Manchester Test with England
Updated On: 27 July, 2025 10:42 PM IST | Manchester | mid-day online correspondent
Skipper Shubman Gill led the charge with a composed century, while all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar followed suit with gritty tons of their own. The trio’s determination and composure at the crease kept England’s bowlers at bay throughout the final day, as the match drifted toward a stalemate
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Ravindra Jadeja in action (Pic: BCCI)
A spirited and disciplined batting display from India ensured a hard-fought draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday, denying England a series-clinching victory. Trailing 0-2 in their second innings, India staged a remarkable fightback, finishing at an imposing 425 for 4 in response to England’s massive first-innings total of 669.
Skipper Shubman Gill led the charge with a composed century, while all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar followed suit with gritty tons of their own. The trio’s determination and composure at the crease kept England’s bowlers at bay throughout the final day, as the match drifted toward a stalemate. The teams shook hands shortly after tea on Day 5, confirming the draw.
India’s task had looked daunting when they resumed play on the final day, still trailing by over 200 runs and facing a dominant England side keen to seal the series. However, Gill and KL Rahul laid the groundwork with a resolute partnership in the morning session, which was carried forward by Sundar and Jadeja in the afternoon.
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