Manchester, 28 July (Sports Desk)
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Dates: July 23 – 27, 2025
Result: Match drawn
Series: India tour of England 2025, 5-match series (England lead 2-1)
Toss: England won the toss and elected to field
Scorecard:
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India 1st Innings: 358 all out (123.2 overs)
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Key Contributors: Yashasvi Jaiswal 58, Sai Sudharsan 61, Rishabh Pant 54,
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England 1st Innings: 669 all out (declared)
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Key Contributors: Joe Root 150, Ben Stokes 141*, Ben Duckett 94, Zak Crawley 84
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India 2nd Innings: 425/4 (142 overs)
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Key Contributors: KL Rahul 90, Shubman Gill 103, Ravindra Jadeja 107*, Washington Sundar 101*
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Day-by-Day Breakdown:
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Day 1 (July 23): India reached 264/4, with Jaiswal, Sudharsan, and Pant contributing before Pant retired hurt due to a foot injury. England ended at 23/0.
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Day 2 (July 24): India were bowled out for 358. England reached 250/2, with Root and Stokes building a strong stand. Stokes took 5/72.
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Day 3 (July 25): England declared at 669, with Root’s 150 and Stokes’ unbeaten 141. India started their second innings at 1/2, losing both openers to Chris Woakes.
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Day 4 (July 26): Rahul (unbeaten 87) and Gill (unbeaten 78) added 188 runs, taking India to 174/2, trailing by 137 runs.
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Day 5 (July 27): Gill reached 103*, Jadeja scored 107*, and Sundar made 101* in an unbroken 203-run partnership, securing the draw.
Key Performances:
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India:
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Shubman Gill (103*) led a heroic effort as captain.
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Jadeja (107*) and Sundar (101*) scored maiden centuries of the match, saving the game.
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Rahul (90) was crucial in the recovery.
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England:
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Ben Stokes was Player of the Match for his 5/72, 141* runs, and 1/33, despite cramping.
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Joe Root’s 150 pushed him past Ricky Ponting to second on the all-time Test run-scorers list. Watch……. Asia Cup 2025 Schedule: Dates and Complete Match Lineup
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Bowling Highlights:
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India: Ravindra Jadeja took 4/143, while Jasprit Bumrah managed 4/152.
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England: Woakes (4/67) and Stokes (5/72) were the pick of the bowlers.
Playing Conditions:
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The pitch offered early seam movement but eased for batting. Rain was minimal, with only brief delays.
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India adjusted their XI due to injuries: Sai Sudharsan and Anshul Kamboj debuted, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy (knee) and Akash Deep (groin). Arshdeep Singh (thumb) was also out, with Shardul Thakur stepping in.
World Test Championship:
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India earned 12 points, while England received 0 points.
Notable Moments:
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India’s second innings started at 0/2, but Rahul and Gill’s partnership turned the game.
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Late tension arose when England offered a draw in the final hour, which India declined as Jadeja and Sundar chased centuries, leading to heated exchanges.
Post-Match Context:
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The series remains alive, with the 5th Test set for July 31, 2025, at The Oval.
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Stokes’ fitness is a concern after cramping limited his bowling.
innings at 1/2 after losing both openers to Chris Woakes.
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Day 4 (July 26): Rahul and Gill forged an unbeaten 174-run partnership, taking India to 174/2, trailing by 137 runs.
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Day 5 (July 27): Jadeja and Sundar added an unbroken 203-run stand for the fifth wicket, ensuring a draw with India at 425/4.
Key Performances:
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India:
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Jadeja (104*) and Sundar (100*) scored unbeaten centuries in a crucial rearguard action.
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Rahul (78*) and Gill (78*) stabilized the second innings with a 188-run stand.
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England:
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Ben Stokes was Player of the Match for his 5/72, 141* runs, and 1/33. His all-round effort included ending a two-year century drought.
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Joe Root overtook Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.
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Bowling Highlights:
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India: Jasprit Bumrah took 4/152, but conceded over 100 runs for the first time.
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England: Woakes (4/67) and Stokes (5/72) led the attack, with part-time spinners also contributing.
Playing Conditions:
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The pitch offered variable bounce, favoring bowlers early but easing for batsmen later. Rain was forecast but had minimal impact.
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India faced injury setbacks with Arshdeep Singh (thumb), Akash Deep (groin), and Nitish Kumar Reddy (knee) sidelined.
World Test Championship:
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India earned 12 points, while England received 0 points.
Notable Moments:
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India’s second innings began disastrously at 0/2, but the Rahul-Gill and Jadeja-Sundar partnerships saved the day.
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England offered a draw in the final hour, which India declined as Jadeja and Sundar chased centuries.
Post-Match Context:
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The draw keeps India in contention, with the 5th Test scheduled for July 31, 2025, at The Oval, London.
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Stokes’ fitness is a concern after cramps limited his bowling on Day 4.
