India vs England 4th Test Highlights Day 5: Jadeja, Sundar tons secure historic draw; Stokes' shenanigans in vain

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: Gill knocks it into space, and his shout of ‘Come on!’ says it all. He knows how important this one is, how much it could mean. The runs are one thing, but the deliveries he has eaten up — 228 to reach the milestone — are significant themselves.

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: Woakes created total chaos in his first over against a pair of southpaws around this time yesterday, here he comes with the fresh pill against Washington.

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: These are really concerning signs for India at the. moment, plenty of life in the pitch suddenly. Stokes finding so much joy, and Archer will be fresh and ready to go in just a moment.

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: Stokes really making this ball dance on this day five pitch, wow. Similar length to what got Rahul out, but instead of this dying on the pitch, it just trampolines onto Gill's hand. To make matters worse, it ricochets onto his helmet as well. The Indian captain is hopping around in pain.

Washington Sundar is the new man in, by the by.

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: ENGLAND HAVE THEIR WICKET! KL RAHUL'S STAND COMES TO AN END! KL goes on the back foot but it's too full, and it stays low to boot. Jags in very nicely from Stokes, who always seems to have the answers for his team.

Terrific 90 from KL, but he is undone and wisely doesn't review.

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: Maybe Stokes not bowling wasn't to do with his leg, but rather with his shoulder, which is strained and has him touching it with a look of discomfort. The English captain not looking too happy even as he gets through his overs.

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 5: Captain Stokes didn't come on to bowl after his long batting innings and some trouble with cramp, but here he is now. A crucial inclusion for England given his wicket-taking knack, and his positive success against this pair in recent matches.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5: Liam Dawson starts it off from one end, already having bowled 22 overs yesterday. Gill faces up, and we are off.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5: England's countdown, meanwhile, will consist of seeing out the 17 overs before the new ball is due — which might mean no Jofra Archer or Chris Woakes to contend with beyond maybe a two or three-over spell at the start.

The period of play before lunch with the second new ball could be where this match is decided.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: India’s persistent reliance on the 'bat deep' strategy — packing the lineup with multiple all-rounders such as Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Washington Sundar — has begun to backfire. While the approach was meant to add depth and balance, it has come at the cost of specialist roles, especially in crucial overseas conditions. Rather than opting for an additional frontline spinner like Kuldeep Yadav or a pure batter to solidify the top order, India have fielded a blend of utility players. This has diluted both batting solidity and bowling penetration, with the all-rounders struggling to make decisive contributions in either department. The lack of specialist impact has left the side vulnerable when early wickets fall or breakthroughs are needed on unresponsive tracks.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: If Ben Stokes remains unavailable to bowl, it could significantly weaken England’s bowling attack, especially on a Day 5 pitch that demands both discipline and variation. Stokes has been a crucial asset with the ball throughout the series, not just for his ability to take key wickets but also for providing control and relieving pressure on the frontline pacers.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak heaped praise on captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul for their gritty partnership that steadied the innings after the early collapse.

"A fifth-day wicket will always have some wear and tear, but it's holding up well except for the odd delivery turning," Kotak said after stumps. "They showed tremendous belief and determination. It’s never easy when you lose two early wickets."

He added that both batters remained composed at the break and executed their plan with discipline. "Even at lunch, they were confident. The idea was to see out the initial 10-15 overs and then settle in. The way they applied themselves was absolutely brilliant."

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: Out of both teams, it would be the Indian fans who would be hoping for no rain. With the remainder of the batting line-up consisting of an injured Rishabh Pant, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar, the road towards overcoming a 311-run lead and taking a big lead later looks extremely difficult for India, which has witnessed its share of batting collapses this series.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on Saturday that Rishabh Pant will take the field with the bat on Day 5 of the fourth Test, despite his injury setback. Pant had suffered a fractured right foot on Day 1 but bravely walked out to bat on Day 2, crafting a gritty half-century. While it was made clear early on that he wouldn’t be able to keep wickets for the remainder of the match, the team management kept the option open for him to contribute with the bat if needed. “Rishabh will bat tomorrow,” Kotak stated after stumps on Day 4.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: KL Rahul has appeared rock-solid on Day 4, offering no clear chances while showcasing a compact technique and playing the ball late with precision. Though England’s seamers extracted notable movement both through the air and off the surface, batting conditions eased during the final session as the sun broke through the clouds at Old Trafford. Rahul took full advantage, unfurling elegant square and back cuts that oozed class.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: Rain could play a decisive role on Day 5 of the Manchester Test, with forecasts indicating a strong likelihood of showers disrupting the morning session. According to the UK’s National Meteorological Service, precipitation chances are highest during the first three hours of play, potentially delaying the start. Encouragingly for India, the outlook improves later in the day, with the likelihood of rainfall dropping significantly as the afternoon progresses—offering a possible window for uninterrupted play.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: India’s innings got off to a nightmare start with two wickets falling off consecutive deliveries in the very first over. Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking to work Chris Woakes through the leg side, edged one to the slips where Joe Root held on after a brief juggle. On the very next ball, Sai Sudharsan misjudged the line, hesitating too late in leaving it, and offered a simple catch to Harry Brook at second slip—leaving India shell-shocked at 0 for 2.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: During the afternoon session, Shubman Gill led India’s spirited resistance with a determined half-century, guiding the team to 86 for two without further loss. After a nervy start, the Indian skipper settled in, standing firm against a barrage of inswingers targeting his pads—especially from Jofra Archer. Despite the pressure, Gill held his ground and unleashed a series of elegant straight and cover drives. He also had a stroke of luck, as he was dropped by Liam Dawson off Brydon Carse at backward point while batting on 46. His composed knock proved crucial in India's fightback.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: If Shubman Gill manages to get his century, he will join legends like Sir Donald Bradman (against India in Australia, 1947/48) and Sunil Gavaskar (against West Indies in India, 1978/79) as the skipper with the joint-most centuries during a Test series. So far, Gill has scored three centuries, including marathon knocks of 269 and 161 at Edgbaston. He is the top run-getter in the series with 697 runs at an average of 99.57.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: KL Rahul is just 13 runs shy of what would be a sublime third century during this series. He will become the first-ever Indian opener to score three centuries during a single series in England. So far in the series, he has scored 508 runs in eight innings at an average of 72.57, with two centuries and fifties each.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes opted not to bowl on Saturday, raising concerns over his fitness given his history of hamstring issues. This came after his impressive 5 for 72 in India’s first innings total of 358. When asked whether the England skipper—arguably their standout bowler this series—would return to bowl in the match, assistant coach Marcus Trescothick said the team was still assessing his condition.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: India still trail by 137 runs in the fourth Test at Manchester, but a hard-fought draw is now within sight after a resilient batting effort on Day 4. England, holding a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, had earlier tightened their grip with a mammoth total—posting their fifth-highest score in Test cricket history. However, India's dogged resistance through KL Rahul and Shubman Gill has kept their hopes alive heading into the final day.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: In yet another twist in this gripping series, India ended Day 4 unscathed at 174-2, staging a spirited fightback. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 87, while Shubman Gill held firm on 78, as the resilient pair blunted England’s bowlers for nearly five hours under the brightening skies at Old Trafford.

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 5 IND vs ENG: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Day 5 of fourth Test match between India and England from Manchester.