Gill, Washington, Jadeja Hundreds Orchestrate India’s Great Escape at Old Trafford

Gill, Washington, Jadeja Hundreds Orchestrate India’s Great Escape at Old Trafford

India pulled off a remarkable escape in Manchester to deny England a series-clinching victory, thanks to centuries from Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja. The fourth Test ended in a gripping draw after India batted for over 143 overs in their second innings, grinding down an exhausted England attack and sending the five-match series to a decisive finale at The Oval with England leading 2-1.

After being reduced to 1 for 2 before lunch on the fourth day, still trailing by over 300 runs, India staged a sensational comeback. Gill led the charge with a fluent 103, forming a 188-run third-wicket partnership with KL Rahul (90), before Washington Sundar (101*) and Ravindra Jadeja (107*) compiled an unbroken stand of 203 to shut the door firmly on England.

Despite Ben Stokes' best efforts—including bowling through cramp and a shoulder injury—England were left frustrated in the field for a staggering 257.1 overs across both Indian innings, including 143 in the second alone. The toll was evident as tempers flared late on, with England even resorting to underarm lobs in protest as India declined an early offer of a draw in the final hour, choosing instead to let Washington and Jadeja complete their centuries.

Stokes was forced to accept only the second draw of his captaincy reign, ending England’s hopes of sealing the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy before the final Test.

Earlier in the match, England had dominated with the bat, amassing a mammoth 669, powered by centuries from Joe Root (150) and Stokes himself (141), supported by strong contributions from Ben Duckett (94), Zak Crawley (84), and Ollie Pope (71). Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for India with 4 for 143, but his greater contribution came with the bat when it mattered most.

India, in contrast, had a shaky start with the bat in both innings. Their first-innings 358 was led by Sai Sudharsan (61), Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), and Rishabh Pant (54), but Ben Stokes’ five-wicket haul (5 for 72) had left them on the back foot.

With the series still alive, the teams now head to The Oval for a quick turnaround ahead of the fifth Test beginning Thursday. While England remain ahead, India’s heroic resistance has shifted the momentum—and the psychological edge—back in their favour.

Match Summary:
England 669 (Root 150, Stokes 141, Duckett 94, Crawley 84, Pope 71; Jadeja 4-143)
India 358 & 425/4 (Jadeja 107*, Gill 103, Washington 101*, Rahul 90)
Result: Match drawn
Series: England lead 2-1 with one Test to play

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