Jadeja and Sundar died by taking Team India to a drawImage Credit Source: PTI
The Indian team made a surprise return to the Manchester Test and forced England to draw. On the last day of the Test match, Team India ended the lead of England on the basis of brilliant centuries of Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar and postponed the defeat by batting throughout the day. On the fourth day in Old Trafford, England took a lead of 311 runs over Team India and then took two wickets in the first over itself. Team India’s defeat was seen from here, but in the last 5 sessions of the match, KL Rahul’s memorable innings with Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, KL Rahul’s memorable innings saved Team India from defeat.
Gill’s century, but Rahul missed
In the Test series, there was already a threat of series defeat in front of 1-2 backward Team India. On the fourth day, captain Gill and Rahul together shared an excellent partnership of 174 runs and raised the hope of a draw for Team India. But on the last day, the lead of 137 runs was yet to be finished and in the first session of the day, Ben Stokes returned the pavilion to Rahul (90), who missed his century by just 10 runs. At the same time, captain Gill also kept the front while hurting his hand and head.
Indian captain Gill also completed his fourth century in this series, facing difficult situations. However, just before the first session was over, Jofra Archer dismissed Gill (102) and put Team India in trouble. It was here that the moment came, which proved fatal for England. The new batsman at the crease, Ravindra Jadeja, was caught in the slip on the first ball, but the fielder Joe Root, who took the most caught in Test cricket, dripped the opportunity.
Jadeja-Sundar sentenced to mistake
Team India was 89 runs behind England at that time but proved to be the last chance for England. After this, Jadeja and Sundar batted the next two sessions and snatched the victory from England. Sundar was promoted in this innings in place of injured Rishabh Pant and this young all -rounder proved himself. Sundar and Jadeja batting for a total of 334 balls in these two sessions and shared an unbeaten 203 runs to reach Team India to 425 runs. Both completed their centuries in the last session and gave Team India a 114 -run lead, after which both teams agreed to draw. Jadeja (107 not out) scored his fifth and Sundar (101 not out) scored the first Test century.
