"Dhamakedar Comeback, Zabardast Jazba" – India Hold England to a Thrilling Draw in Manchester

India showed great fight and spirit on the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford to stop England from winning. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Shubman Gill scored brilliant centuries, while KL Rahul played a steady knock of 90 runs. Their efforts helped India save the match and avoid defeat.

Shubman Gill started the day with a calm and confident hundred. KL Rahul supported him well with a valuable 90. But the key moment came when Jadeja and Sundar came together. Both batted with great patience and didn’t let the England bowlers take control. Jadeja stayed not out on 107, once again showing how important he is to the team.

Washington Sundar, who came in to bat at number 5, played one of the best innings of his career. He took his time, stayed focused, and reached his first-ever Test century in the last over of the day. He scored 101 runs from 206 balls. As soon as Sundar completed his century, both teams shook hands and ended the match in a draw.

There was some confusion after the game, as some thought India had taken a 3-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. But the official series score stands at 2-1 in England’s favour after this drawn Test. Still, India’s strong performance on the last day won the hearts of fans and has set up a thrilling end to the series.

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Twitter reactions after India Hold England to a Thrilling Draw

If this is about Stokes offering a draw and wanting to walk off - These visuals are a win for India. This frustration on the face of a team who till three sessions back were probably hoping for a champagne celebration by now !! Make them bowl and enjoy this boys .. #EngvsInd

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) July 27, 2025

311 runs behind.
0/2 in the first over.
England saw a win.
India saw a challenge.
Gill & KL fought and stood tall.
Jaddu & Washi turned survival into a statement.
This draw? Feels like victory. ❤️🇮🇳 #INDvsENG #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/7rdZjh6MDC

— 🌙 (@itsmisscoco11) July 27, 2025

Jadeja & Sundar batted through fire to bring up stunning centuries. England wanted a handshake—India wanted respect.

While Ben Stokes stood frustrated, our boys showed what real grit looks like.

Draw? Maybe on paper. But this was a win for Indian spirit. 🇮🇳💪#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/HGdTSdrAEI

— Gaurav 🇮🇳 (@IamGMishra) July 27, 2025

🏏 India vs England ends in a gripping draw! 🇮🇳🇬🇧 Jadeja's all-round brilliance, Gill's gritty knock, Rahul's class, and Sundar's clutch performance kept India in the hunt. England matched them blow for blow! Who was your standout? #INDvENG #Cricket pic.twitter.com/bnnAiTQHd9

— K R (@Liju_kr) July 27, 2025

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥! 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽

India pull off a remarkable escape! 🇮🇳

With grit, resilience, and unwavering spirit, they stand tall to deny England and keep the series alive! 💪#ENGvIND #RavindraJadeja #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/zslJ2sMKql

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) July 27, 2025

While this will end in a draw, this will be a HUGE psychological victory for India!

England look cooked.

Deserving centuries for Jaddu & Washi.

What a game of cricket.

From being THOSE many runs down, being 0 for 2 and coming back to drive this to a draw?

What incredible… pic.twitter.com/l8ORjfIXMy

— Cricket by JB (@cricketByJB) July 27, 2025

Couldn’t have been prouder of this team.

Dug deep, fought hard, showed grit and character, old style test batting to save a test match.

It is one of those draws that feels like a win.

And for England this draw should feel like a loss.

What a day!#ENGvIND

— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444) July 27, 2025

Sundar & Jadeja stand tall with 🔝 tons 💯

India walk away with a hard-fought draw in Manchester.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/MQMKPn5g7N

— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr) July 27, 2025