Ind Vs Eng 4th test: Jadeja & Sundar’s Twin Tons Secure Dramatic Draw at Old Trafford

India began their second innings disastrously: two early wickets without a run on the board, courtesy of Chris Woakes, reduced them to 0/2. It appeared mission impossible—but captain Shubman Gill led a resolute comeback with his fourth century of the series, anchoring the innings alongside KL Rahul, who compiled a dogged 90. Between them, they deftly blunted England’s bowling attack across more than two wicketless sessions, carving a lifeline for India. Once Gill and Rahul fell, India turned to their all-rounders. Ravindra Jadeja (107*) and Washington Sundar (101*) delivered the defining partnership: an unbeaten 203 in 55.2 overs that signaled not just survival, but dominance over the final day. Even as England captain Ben Stokes extended a handshake to finish the match early—a gesture nearly universally accepted in cricket—India declined. Not because the result was in question, but to complete personal milestones. The decision sparked debate, but ultimately ensured the draw and celebrated two remarkable Test innings. Key Highlights & Records Ben Stokes: England’s captain scored a monumental 141 and claimed a rare five-wicket haul (5/72)—his first such return in eight years—becoming the first England captain to score a century and take five wickets in the same Test. Joe Root: Broke Old Trafford’s 168-year batting record, surpassing 1,000 Test runs at the stadium, and climbed into third place on the all-time Test run-scorers list — moving past Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis. Ravindra Jadeja: Now joins an elite duo alongside Garry Sobers and Wilfred Rhodes as one of only three visiting players to surpass 1,000 Test runs and 30 wickets in a single country. His 107* came from nowhere at 0/2, rewriting history at Old Trafford.