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Manchester, July 27 – In a thrilling turnaround, India held off England to secure a hard-fought draw in the 4th Test at Old Trafford, thanks to determined centuries by Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar.
The hosts still lead the five-match series 2-1, with the final Test set for The Oval next week.
India Recover from Early Collapse
After being reduced to 0-2 in their second innings, India launched an extraordinary counter-attack. Skipper Shubman Gill (103), Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out), and Washington Sundar (101 not out) all registered centuries in a resilient display.
Pakistan Bans Road Travel for Zaireen Ahead of Arbaeen 2025
The tourists ended the match at 425-4, comfortably batting through the final day, with England agreeing to shake hands after tea.
Ben Stokes Shines with Bat and Ball
This Test was a landmark performance for England captain Ben Stokes, who became just the fourth Englishman to score a century and take five wickets in the same match.
- 5-72 in the first innings
- 141 with the bat in England’s 669-run reply
The all-rounder also joined elite company as only the third player in Test history to amass 7,000+ runs and 200+ wickets, alongside Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis.
However, his repeated leg discomfort while bowling raised concerns about his hamstring issues, which could be crucial ahead of the series decider.
Joe Root Passes Ponting in All-Time Run List
Former England captain Joe Root continued his prolific run, scoring 150 — his 38th Test hundred — and surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, behind only Sachin Tendulkar.
Match Summary: 4th Test – Old Trafford
India 1st Innings: 358
- S Sudharsan 61, Y Jaiswal 58, R Pant 54
- B Stokes 5-72, J Archer 3-73
England 1st Innings: 669
- J Root 150, B Stokes 141, B Duckett 94, Z Crawley 84
- R Jadeja 4-143
India 2nd Innings: 425-4
- R Jadeja 107*, S Gill 103, W Sundar 101*
Result: Match Drawn
Series: England lead 2-1
What’s Next? The Oval Decider
With one Test remaining, England hold a slim 2-1 lead. India’s spirited resistance has given them momentum, while England will monitor Stokes’ fitness closely. All eyes now turn to The Oval for what promises to be a gripping series finale.
