ENG vs IND 4th Test: The fourth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series between England and India in Manchester ended in a draw today on 27 July. On the last day of the game, it seemed that Team India would have to face defeat in the match, but the Indian batsmen showed patience and batted brilliantly and succeeded in taking the match to a draw.
In the second innings for India, captain Shubman Gill (103), Ravindra Jadeja (107) and Washington Sundar (101) played excellent centuries and saved the team from innings defeat. At the same time, Ben Stokes was given the Player of the Match award for playing an amazing innings of 141 runs and taking 6 wickets in the match.
England vs India, fourth test match status
If we tell you about the match in detail, then the host England won the toss and decided to bowl. After this, batting first, India scored a total of 358 runs in the first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58, KL Rahul 46, Sai Sudarshan 61 and Rishabh Pant scored 54 runs for the team. For England, Ben Stokes took 5 wickets in the first innings, Jofra Archer took 3 and Chris Woakes and Liam Dawson got 1-1 wickets.
After this, England batted brilliantly in the first innings and scored 669 runs, gaining a strong lead of 311 runs over India. Jack Crowley scored 84, Ben Duckett 94, Joe Root 150 and Ben Stokes 141 runs for England.
On the fourth day, when India came out to bat in the second innings, its first 2 wickets fell in the very first over, when Chris Woakes dismissed Jaiswal and Sudarshan in the same over. But after this, KL Rahul (90) and Shubman Gill (103) took charge of the Indian innings by sharing 188 runs for the second wicket, and in the end Ravindra Jadeja (107) and Washington Sundar (101) took the match to a draw with an unbroken partnership of 203* runs for the 5th wicket.
FAQ
What was the result of the 4th Test between England and India at Manchester?
The match ended in a draw, with India managing to avoid an innings defeat thanks to brilliant centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar.
How did India avoid an innings defeat in the 4th Test?
India was in a tough position but recovered strongly in the second innings with centuries from Gill, Jadeja, and Sundar, helping them level the score and draw the match.
What was Shubman Gill’s contribution in the match?
Shubman Gill played a crucial innings, scoring a well-composed century that helped stabilize India’s second innings and shift momentum.
What role did Ravindra Jadeja play in the match?
Jadeja scored a valuable century and partnered well with Gill and Sundar, contributing both with the bat and his resilience under pressure.
Was Washington Sundar’s century important?
Yes, Sundar’s century was vital in ensuring India avoided defeat. His calm and calculated approach under pressure was praised by fans and experts.
