India vs England: Shubhman Gill, KL Rahul led India’s fightback while Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja continue to fight for a draw.
Washington Sundar, Jadeja fight for survival
Shubhman Gill and KL Rahul led the innings while the pair continued to bat for the remainder of the day and the beginning of day five to assist India in staging a comeback.
Within the first hour of day five, Rahul was dismissed after scoring 90(230) runs, while Gill reached his fourth century of the series, finishing before lunch with a captain’s innings of 103(238) runs. With India at 222/4 still behind by 89 runs, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar assumed control of the innings.
Both Washington Sundar and Jadeja have somewhat steadied the ship. Both Washington Sundar and Jadeja are proper batting allrounders and need to stay at the crease as long as they can to survive the day.
Washington Sundar is not just a bowling all-rounder — he is a proper batsman with solid technique and temperament. Known for his calm presence at the crease, Sundar has consistently shown the ability to handle pressure and play crucial innings in difficult situations.
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KL Rahul, Shubman Gill steadied the ship
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill stitched together a crucial partnership to lead India’s spirited fightback after a shaky start against England. Coming together at a time when early wickets had put India under pressure, the duo showed grit and composure.
Gill played with flair, finding gaps with ease, while Rahul anchored the innings with his typical calmness and technique. Their partnership steadied the innings, revived India’s hopes, and frustrated the English bowlers. The stand not only helped India recover but also shifted the momentum back in their favour on a challenging pitch.
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