On the final day of the fourth Test, Shubman Gill’s fourth century of the series and a resilient partnership between Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja have put India in a fighting position, trailing by just 88 runs with four wickets down at 223 in the second innings.
🎯 Morning Session: Gill and Rahul Forge Rescue Mission
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India began the day at 174 for 2, still trailing by 137. KL Rahul (90) and Gill (centurion) put together a vital 188-run partnership, steadying a shaky innings after an early collapse.
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Gill was struck on the glove before retiring to complete his century — now four centuries in one away Test series, a rare feat for an Indian captain.
🧱 Before Lunch: England Pounce Back
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England struck back when Ben Stokes, returning to bowl despite injury, trapped Rahul lbw.
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Soon after, Jofra Archer dismissed Gill for 103, halting India’s revival just before lunch. Ravindra Jadeja survived a dramatic drop by Joe Root on the very next delivery.
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At lunch, India were 223/4, trailing by 88 runs — but spirits remain high as England pushes for a series-clinching win.
🧩 What Next?
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With 36 overs remaining and India leading by 10, England now need 6 quick wickets to force a victory and seal the series.
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If Jadeja and Sundar can continue to bat deeply, India could salvage a draw — potentially keeping the series alive heading into the final Test.
✔️ Final Take
What looked like an England-dominated match could still slip away in India’s favor. Shubman Gill has once again proved his class and leadership, KL Rahul’s knock laid the foundation, and now Jadeja‑Sundar are rewriting India’s script on a flat Manchester strip.
If India can hold on, a draw would delay England’s series win—and shift all eyes to a dramatic final Test decider.
