Eng vs ind: fans applaud Kl Rahul and Shubman Gill for their grainy stand while India keeps the hopes of a lifetime draw in Old Trafford | Day 4, Manchester test
Day 4 of Fourth test between England and India witnessed an intense cricket action. After a bad start, India has shown remarkable determination in the last two sessions, keeping their hope for a life -lived draw in this crucial meeting. Now, while the game goes around the last day, all eyes will be on the question of whether India can hold its nerve and refuse England an online victory.
Kl Rahul and Shubman Gill frustrate the Quakes of England on Day 4
India experienced a horrible start of the second round when two of their strikers – Yashasvi Jaiswal And Sai Sudharsan – chipped without a single race on the board, as Chris Woakes Struck twice in the same. But what came next is an absolute shine with the bat. Rahul and Gill showed an excellent temperament in their defense. The duo made sure that they no longer gave opposition counters and kept hitting the limits at regular intervals.
The two sewed a massive partnership of 174 points, with Rahul striking on an undefeated 87 and Gill on 78. With three sessions of the game still gone, England always seems to be favorites from here, but India has surely kept the hope of a living draw. With Rishabh pants Doubled to beat, England will need good deliveries in advance.
Ben Stokes Powers England’s Masterclass sleeves after the 300 advance in Old Trafford
England started day 4 in a dominant way. Summary with a formidable advance of 186 points, they quickly stacked races to tighten their grip on the match. Captain Ben Stokes marked its form of return to the century in testing with a brilliant 141, its first hundred in more than two years. Brydon cars Adding precious lower order races, marking 47 bullets of 54 bullets, helping England finished at 669 and extending their advance to a mammoth 311 and firmly repel the game of the range of India.
India’s bowling effort was largely disappointing. Jasprit Bumrah, Who played 33 overs for 112 points with only two counters and a reduced rhythm due to an ankle problem. While Ravira Jadaja took 4 counters and Washington Sundar I took 2, overall, India found it difficult to contain the striker of England, which allows them to build a strong handle against persistent pressure and maintain control throughout.
Also look: Chris Woakes hits twice during the first retirement of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan while England takes control of day 4
Here’s how fans reacted:
It’s time to get up and greet, Rahul & Gill for the shot show. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mqb1ukvjhz
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) July 26, 2025
Absolute Love Fight and Character in Test Cricket .. India has shown it in abundance today. #Engvind
– Michael Vaughan (@Michaelvaughan) July 26, 2025
Absolutely brilliant of both @Shubmangill & @klhahu Today. 2 incredible drummers who play the situation as well as they could.
Big day tomorrow.
Test Match Cricket ❤️#Engvind #bbccricket #Teamindia– Gazz Smith (@ Gazzsmith4) July 26, 2025
Kl Rahul and Shubman Gill survived today with a truly exceptional intention and approach.
But tomorrow will be very crucial. A loading Sunday of fatal action. #Indvseng #Engvind– Prajakta ~ (@ pPrja_14) July 26, 2025
Huge efforts by Captain Gill and Kl Rahul, I love their combat spirit. pic.twitter.com/lx948tfsqi
– Mohammad Kaif (@Mohammadkaif) July 26, 2025
Two sessions without a counter for India. KL and Gill deserve all the appreciation. Hopefully the good day tomorrow. #Engvind
– Mihir Jain (@ mihir0504) July 26, 2025
From 0/2 to 174/2
What a turnaround! 🔥
Kl Rahul and Shubman Gill showed a class, calm and character.
When the chips were down, they stood up.
Exceptional Pressure Partnership! 🇮🇳👏#Engvind #Klhahu #Shubmangill #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/gppuhx3qjr– Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@ganehverse) July 26, 2025
The character shown by these two today was phenomenal
KL in a dream managed by marking a 50 test of each test of this series with 2,100s
Skipper Gill intensifies in need, pursuing a historic race!
From 0/2 to 174/2 without losing a counter 🫡#Engvind pic.twitter.com/aod5ya1xk3
– Asvanth (@ asvanth1808) July 26, 2025
Absolutely exciting of Shubman and Kl Rahul. Full of grain, tenacity and all these adjectives. KL was solid as always and Shubman found its shape. Still long way to go but really very proud of this team and guys ❤️😭
– Navleen Kaur (@navleenspeaks) July 26, 2025
Shubman Gill and Kl Rahul are the only strikers to score more than 500 points in this series 🙌🏏#cricket #Engvind #Shubmangill #Klhahu #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/mpncup1blz
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) July 26, 2025
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