In pics: Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel deliver perfect rescue act as India inflict 5-wicket loss on England, clinch series

Team India registered its 17th-successive Test series win at home, beating England by five wickets in the fourth Test in Ranchi

Published on: Feb 26, 2024 7:55 PM IST

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India batters Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel played a crucial role in the 192-run chase as the hosts beat England by five wickets in Ranchi to clinch an unassailable 3-1 series lead. (PTI)

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Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal resumed the innings at 40/0 with a positive start on Day 4. (PTI)

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Joe Root got the breakthrough in the first session as he dismissed the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal for 37, helping England with an opening as they attempted to defend the modest target in Ranchi. (PTI)

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Rohit Sharma (55) looked solid but Tom Hartley eventually beat his defence, as the skipper's attempt at coming down the track backfired. He was stumped out, as India lost their openers in quick succession. (AP)

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Shoaib Bashir, then, struck with another big breakthrough as he dismissed the struggling Rajat Patidar for a duck to put India under pressure.  (AP)

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Ravindra Jadeja made a slow start and didn't exude confidence throughout his short stay at the crease, as he was dismissed for 4 to add to India's troubles. (PTI)

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Shubman Gill, however, held one end through the flurry of wickets and remained a composed presence at the crease, curbing his naturally aggressive instincts as he continued to score crucial runs. (AP)

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Gill, alongside Dhruv Jurel, forged a brilliant 72-run stand for the sixth wicket, with the former scoring a formidable half-century as India beat England to win the series. (AP)