India Vs England – 4th Test – Old Trafford, Manchester

🏏 4th Test – Old Trafford, Manchester

🔹 Final Result

The match ended in a draw, with India producing a heroic rescue to frustrate England and keep the series alive at 2–1  .


📅 Innings Summary & Match Flow

England amassed a mammoth 669 in their only innings, led by captain Ben Stokes’ commanding 141, supported by solid contributions throughout the batting order  .

India replied with 358, facing a top-class performance from England’s seamers in helpful conditions  .

In their second innings, India fought back impressively, declaring at 425/4 thanks to centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar  .



🎯 Key Performances

Player Contribution

Ben Stokes (ENG) 141 – massive innings to set up dominance
Shubman Gill (IND) Century in second innings, anchoring the fightback
Ravindra Jadeja (IND) Century in second innings, matched Gill
Washington Sundar (IND) Maiden Test century (101) to seal draw


Washington Sundar scored his first Test century—101—and partnered Jadeja brilliantly, along with Gill, to defy the pressure and salvage a draw .

KL Rahul’s patient batting under immense pressure also earned praise for preventing further collapse  .


🔦 Tactical Insights & Why the Draw

England’s towering first innings total tested India to the core. Batting conditions eased later, but the deficit was too steep.

India’s resilience through tough spots—especially early collapses in the second innings—showcased tempered strategy and grit.

Choosing to bat again in the fourth innings, India ensured they could play out just over half a day’s worth of cricket to force the draw.