The long -awaited one Fourth test between England and India In Manchester’s Old Trafford, who started on July 23, 2025, unfolded in a moving match characterized by sparkling Batting performance and intense tactical fights. England had set an impressive position by placing a Mammoet 669 in their first innings, a total driven by crucial contributions, including a commander 150 through Joe Root. India, in the back of a discouraging 311 runs after their first 358 collection score, seemed to be staring over the course. Yet the resilience of the Indian captain Shubman Gill On day 5, the tide turned because his beautiful century not only earned widespread admiration from fans under pressure, but the game also sent to a hard -fought draw.
Shubman Gill’s grim century against England on day 5
Gill’s innings on the last day of the test were a luminous example of skill, determination and leadership under pressure. Battle of 238 deliveries, Gill carefully sustained his innings to reach 103 runs, marked by 12 borders. This fourth century of the series, Gill raised the elite company of legends such as Don Bradman And Sunil GavaskarAs a result, he is only the third captain in the test history to score in one series for four centuries. It was a marathoninings that gave a priority to Stoic defense and strategic Scottish selection against the powerful pace attack of England, in particular the fiery spells of Ben Stokes And Jofra Archer. Gill’s patience was especially commendable given the early setbacks of India in the second innings where openers Yashasvi Jaiswal And Sai Sudharsan were rejected without scoring, and KL satisfied‘S Gruizige beat with 90 runs of 230 balls before they fall.
Gill’s partnership with Rahul, which resulted in 188 runs, was crucial in stabilizing the innings. Even after Rahul’s resignation, Gill kept the hope of India alive, causing him to tear away to the impressive lead of England and to reduce it to less than 100 runs. His innings was not one of the flamboyance, but one of strategic resilience – a classic captain’s knock that is designed to prevent the defeat and to insist on a draw in a precarious situation.
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This is how fans responded:
Shubman Gill leaves for a stylish 103 just before lunch. 🇮🇳 Now paths against 88. Jadeja & Sundar at the Folding they can hold or will 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 go to fix the grip after lunch? An exciting session is waiting! 🔥#Indvseng #Shubmangill #Teamindia #Jadeja #Washingtonsundar #WTC pic.twitter.com/kxuffe9gnn
– Vijay (@VR78508943) July 27, 2025
Shubman, that effort was one of the best … one that was worth an Indian test captain … well-done gill#Indvseng
– Vimal Kumar (@Kumarvimal56) July 27, 2025
Milestone book:-
Shubman Gill will be the first Indian to test in Manchester after 35 years. pic.twitter.com/hjpnk2f6lz
– Jay Cricket. (@Jay_cricket12) July 27, 2025
A remarkable century 💯 by Shubman Gill!
9th 💯 of his test career.
4th 💯 in this series.
722* runs, most runs in this test series.
Shubman Gill lives out his dream.
The future star 🌟 of Indian 🏏 #Shubmangill #Engvind #WTC27 #Testcricket pic.twitter.com/kwbabc3dbt– atif__umair (@atifumair00) July 27, 2025
Shubman Gill – The Fighter.#Shubmangill 𓃵 #Indvsendt Testing#Indvsengpic.twitter.com/03wrvz6i78
– Cricket (@ daddad7) July 27, 2025
Shubman Gill in 2025 Int’l Cricket:
◉ 1202 runs
◎ 6 hundredsHigh opportunities to win coty! pic.twitter.com/pmvjwsgs43
– Divyansh Chauhan (@imchahahan28) July 27, 2025
The efforts of Shubman Gill in this series (with a test still to play) will fall as one of the best ever by an Indian player in a test series. Extraordinary effort. #Engvind https://t.co/D8WFFA2HUF
– Lachlan Jeffery (@lachlanjeffery) July 27, 2025
Growed in stature Shubman Gill, knows the art of making Run.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) July 27, 2025
Old Trafford gets up and greets the Captain – Shubman Gill. pic.twitter.com/73WFDWP2UJ
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 27, 2025
7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Runs in the test series for Indian Captain Shubman Gill 👏
He has now only become the third Indian seizure that scores 700+ runs in a test leg 🥶#Engvind #Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/qnxynhcbpf
– crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) July 27, 2025
Manchester stands for the 25-year-old Indian captain 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/odzts9optp
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) July 27, 2025
The critical position of India and the battle for survival against England in the fourth test
The position of India for a large part of this test was crucial against a dominant English side. The massive 669 of England on day 3, emphasized by several important contributions, set India a tough task. In the first innings, India nevertheless reacted with 311 runs – a shortage that exposed the challenge. At the start of the second innings, the top order of India broke off with two ducks from the opening couple, which exposed the middle order to intense pressure. The bowlers of the hosts, led by Stokes (5 Wickets) and Archer (3 Wickets), used the conditions professionally.
During lunch on day 5, India was 223 for 4, still behind with 88 points. Contribute Washington Sundar (21 not off) and Ravindra Jadaja The team hung in and fought to save proudly and prevent an outright loss. The field had begun to slow down and England was also confronted with the prospect not to have enough time to push for a victory, where the game was tilted to a likely draw.
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