India VS England 4th Test Result :2025
India vs England, 4th Test: Jadeja & Sundar’s Heroics Secure Epic Draw in Manchester
The fourth Test between India and England in
Manchester will be remembered for years to come. On a tense Day 5, Ravindra
Jadeja and Washington Sundar stood tall, batting through two gruelling
sessions to secure a hard-fought draw for India. Their unbeaten 203-run
partnership ensured that England couldn’t force a win despite having a
massive 311-run lead from the first innings.
This match had everything—drama, resilience, and
sheer determination—as India fought back from the brink to keep the series
alive. With the final Test at The Oval looming, the series
remains 2-1 in England’s Favor, setting up a thrilling decider.
How the Match Unfolded: A Rollercoaster Ride
England’s Dominance in the First Innings
After winning toss Ben Stocks invited India to Bat
first in pitch that looks Greener and favourable for bowlers, India managed to score 358,
with Sai Sudharsan (61), Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), and Rishabh Pant (54) contributing
crucial runs. However, Ben Stokes with his splendid blowing performance took
five-wicket haul and restricted India to a modest total.
In response England posted a mammoth 669 runs in
their first innings, thanks to opening partnership of Zak Crawley (84) and
Duckett (94) of 166 runs and from there India could not come back. Joe Root continues
his form and scored another century (150) and Ben Stokes also scored
his first century of the series (141). India’s bowlers toiled hard, with Ravindra
Jadeja (4/143) being the pick of the attack. England took the massive lead
of 311 runs. At this point it looked England is going to have easy win, the way
pitch started to behave. But Indian plyers were not ready to give it easily.
India’s Horrible Start in the Second Innings
India’s second innings began disastrously, losing
Jaiswal & Sudharsan for 0 runs in the very first over. At 1/2,
the match seemed all but over.
But then came the rescue act.
Gill & Rahul’s Marathon Stand
Shubman Gill (103) and KL Rahul (90) batted
with grit, stitching together a 188-run partnership that lasted 421
balls. Their defiance kept England at bay, frustrating the hosts and setting
the stage for an epic fightback. And both were not out by end of day four.
Jadeja & Sundar’s Unbeaten Heroics
As the day five started pitch started to behave bad,
there uneven bounce on the pitch but Indian Batters were determined and
focused. Rahul (90) fell early to Stocks ball which kept very low and he was
declared LBW, Subman completed his fourth Century of the series (103), but
soon fell to Archer. But two left handers Jadeja (107*) and Sundar
(101*) took charge and managed to defend and frustrate England Bowlers. They
Batted with great determination, their 203-run stand off 334
balls was a masterclass in patience and skill.
- Jadeja smashed 13 fours and a six in
his unbeaten century.
- Sundar played the perfect supporting role,
hitting 9 fours and a six for his maiden Test hundred.
England tried everything—reverse swing, spin,
short balls—but the duo held firm. Even a frustrated Ben Stokes resorted
to bowling 35 mph lobs in the final overs, but India refused
to surrender.
Key Moments That Defined the Match
1. Stokes’ Fiery Spell & Rahul’s Dismissal (90) – Stokes, battling cramps, bowled a fiery
spell and trapped Rahul LBW, giving England hope.
2. Gill’s Gritty Century (103) – The Indian captain continued his golden
run, scoring his fourth hundred of the series.
3. Root’s Dropped Catch (Jadeja on 0) – A crucial miss by Joe Root at slip allowed
Jadeja to build his match-saving innings.
4. Stokes’ Draw Offer Rejected – With an hour left, Stokes offered a draw,
but India refused, allowing Jadeja & Sundar to complete their centuries.
- The Final Handshake –
After both batters reached their hundreds, India finally accepted the
draw, leaving England frustrated.
What This Means for the Series
- England leads 2-1, but
India’s fightback has kept the series alive.
- The final Test at The Oval will now decide the
winner of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- India’s resilience has
sent a strong message—they won’t go down without a fight.
Player of the Match: Ben Stokes
Despite the draw, Ben Stokes was
named Player of the Match for his 5-wicket haul and a
brilliant 141 in the first innings. His all-round performance was
monumental, even if England couldn’t force a win.
Final Thoughts: A Test Match for the Ages
This match had everything a cricket fan could
ask for—big hundreds, heroic rearguard actions, and nail-biting tension.
India’s refusal to lose, despite being outplayed for most of the game, shows
their mental toughness.
As we head to The Oval for the final Test, one
thing is clear—this series is far from over. Can India level the series, or
will England seal it at home?
Stay tuned for more thrilling cricket!
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