Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar scored outstanding centuries to lead one of Indian cricket’s most memorable comebacks, helping the team avoid defeat and secure an unexpected draw against England in the fourth Test on Sunday. After England posted a massive 669 in reply to India’s 358, the visitors faced a huge challenge.
Their hopes of saving the match at Old Trafford depended on the overnight pair, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. India began the final day at 174/2, still 137 runs behind England’s total, with the series evenly poised at 2-1 in favour of the hosts. Stokes removed Rahul for 90 and Archer dismissed Gill on 103, putting England in control before lunch.
But Sundar (101*) and Jadeja (107*) fought back with an unbeaten 203-run stand, turning the tide and earning India a memorable draw. Sometimes, a draw feels like a win, and after battling through 143 overs to reach 425/4, India will surely treasure this gritty effort.
Unbeaten tons from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar helped India secure a brilliant draw in Manchester 👊#WTC27 | #ENGvIND 📝: https://t.co/FGxBigH5Wh pic.twitter.com/pg3x9m7crt
— ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2025
INDIA Vs ENGLAND 4TH TEST MATCH HAS BEEN ENDED DRAW…!!!!!
– What a performance and What a fight by Team India. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/pXJy9nw7xL
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 27, 2025
Team India vs England #TestCricket #INDvsEND pic.twitter.com/FUsrfty0XP
— Cricket Dhamaal (@DhamaalD7) July 27, 2025
0-2 to 425-4 🤯
What a masterclass by Team India in the 4th Test vs England! 🇮🇳🔥
Shubman Gill silenced the doubters.
KL Rahul anchored like a wall.
Jadeja & Washington turned up the heat.
This is not just a comeback — it’s a statement.#TeamIndia #INDvsENG #ShubmanGill— Md Najmul Hassan (@najmuloriginal) July 27, 2025
Well done boys….💪💪
India shows true grit to fight out a hard-earned draw in Manchester, keeping the series alive Great centuries and resilient innings from Gill, KL Rahul, Jadeja & Sundar. 🇮🇳🔥 #INDvsENG #Cricket pic.twitter.com/BhweiFvNlY
— Manoj Manu (@Manojdass777) July 27, 2025
Superb India defy England to keep series alive – India pull off one of the great rearguards to defy England, earn a draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford and keep the series alive. via @BBC https://t.co/4tr0TLuNUM pic.twitter.com/JbLg4WG8G1
— Viking Resistance (@VikingFBR) July 27, 2025
To be very honest I didn't have 1 percent expectation that India is gonna draw this test match.
Absolutely beyond ken.
The way KL Rahul,
Shubhman Gill then Sir ravindra jadeja and Washington Sundar have played.
Absolutely unbelievable.
I couldn't believe even.#INDvsENG— Rahul Chauhan (@Parallelco22430) July 27, 2025
Gill’s Faith In Sundar Pays Off Amid Selection Debate
Since his selection for the second Test in Birmingham, Washington Sundar’s inclusion has sparked debate, with many favouring Kuldeep Yadav on batting-friendly pitches. However, skipper Shubman Gill backed Sundar for his batting skills—and was rewarded with a flawless innings.
Usually batting at No. 8 despite his top-order aspirations, Sundar was promoted to No. 5 ahead of Jadeja and delivered a knock nearly as good as KL Rahul’s. Despite bowling through pain, Stokes charged in with intensity, extracting life from the pitch and even rattling Gill with a blow to the hand and helmet. He brought in Archer, known for troubling left-handers.
But 25-year-old Sundar stayed calm under pressure, defending solidly and rotating strike smartly to keep the scoreboard moving and England unsettled. Sundar found strong support in Jadeja, who overcame a first-ball drop to punish England with a mix of grit and flair.
The seasoned all-rounder brought up his fifth Test ton, guiding Sundar along, who soon celebrated his maiden hundred—capping off a memorable day for India in Manchester.
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