IND vs ENG 4th Test: Gill, Jadeja, Rahul, and Sundar Script Stunning Draw in Manchester

Team India pulled off a sensational escape on the final day of the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, thanks to heroic centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, along with a crucial knock from KL Rahul. In what seemed like a near-certain defeat, the Indian team defied the odds and turned the tables to force a memorable draw.

A Match That Looked Lost

Chasing a daunting 311-run deficit, India’s innings got off to a disastrous start. In the very first over, two quick wickets put the team on the backfoot. With England eyeing a comfortable win, it looked like the visitors might not only lose the match but also the series.

However, India’s "young brigade" had other plans.

Rahul’s Resilience and Gill’s Captain’s Knock

Batting with remarkable composure, KL Rahul anchored the innings early on with a fighting 90-run knock. Though he fell short of a century, his innings played a pivotal role in India’s resistance.

Captain Shubman Gill, already in record-breaking form throughout the series, added another century to his name. His controlled and classy innings of 103 runs not only steadied the Indian innings but also etched his name into the record books yet again.

Gill’s Record-Breaking Feat

With this century, Shubman Gill became the first Indian captain to score over 700 runs in an overseas Test series. His aggregate of 721 runs places him in an elite list of greats who’ve achieved this feat, including Sir Don Bradman (twice), Sir Garry Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch, and Graeme Smith.

Gill is now the third Indian batsman—after Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal—to cross the 700-run mark in a single Test series.

Jadeja and Sundar’s Grit Seal the Draw

After the fall of Gill and Rahul, the pressure was immense. But the partnership that truly turned the tide was between Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. The duo batted with unwavering focus and grit, refusing to let England run away with the match.

Together, they batted for over 334 deliveries, stitching a magnificent unbeaten 203-run stand, and took India to 425/4. Both players reached their centuries in the final session—Jadeja remaining unbeaten on 107 (his fifth Test century) and Sundar scoring 101 not out, his maiden Test hundred.

India’s Grit Impresses

What made this Test truly memorable wasn’t just the numbers, but the mental strength and calm under pressure displayed by Team India. With the odds heavily stacked against them, the players didn’t just fight back—they dominated.

This draw means that England missed out on a golden opportunity to secure the series, and India walked away with their pride intact and the series still open heading into the final Test.

A Statement from the New Era

This Test match further cements the legacy of India’s rising stars. From KL Rahul’s consistency, Gill’s leadership and run-machine form, to Jadeja’s all-round brilliance, and Sundar’s breakthrough performance, the team showed why the future of Indian cricket is in safe hands.

As fans now await the final match of this thrilling five-Test series, the 4th Test at Manchester will be remembered as a game where India refused to bow down and fought till the last ball.