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England vs India HIGHLIGHTS 4th Test Day 5: Centurions Jadeja, Sundar get the draw for India

4th Test | ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS: India and England shake hands for a draw, but only after both Jaddu and Washy reach their hundreds on the day.

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4 min read Last Updated : Jul 27 2025 | 10:21 PM IST

10:09 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Sundar gets his 100, 200-run partnership for the duo!

Washington Sundar gets his maiden Test match hundred and a 200-run partnership comes up for  the duo as India shake hands with England for a draw in the 4th Test

9:52 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India refuse to call it off at the moment!

Ben Stokes wants to call it off at drinks but India eant to continue as the batters would be looking to get their hundreds before they call it a draw.

9:44 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India edging towards safety!

Overs 131 to 136 saw India inch further toward safety as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar calmly extended their partnership past 150. Jadeja showed intent, striking two lofted boundaries off Joe Root in the 134th over and adding another in the 132nd. Sundar, meanwhile, remained solid in defense, rotating strike smartly and driving Dawson for a couple. Root tried to surprise with a bouncer but couldn’t break through. England’s bowlers offered little threat on a flattening pitch, and the Indian pair showed patience and composure, guiding India to 377/4 with a steady mix of caution and occasional aggression.

9:37 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 150-run partnership for the all-rounders!

A brilliant 150-run partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar as Jadeja is nearing his first Test hundred on English soil.

9:23 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: How long till England call it off?

Overs 124 to 129 saw Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar continue their stubborn resistance, frustrating the English bowlers with tight defense and calculated strokeplay. While Jofra Archer returned for a final burst, he struggled with consistency, often straying down leg or bowling short. Sundar played a classy cover drive for four off Woakes and Jadeja lofted Dawson for a boundary, highlighting their intent to stay proactive. The duo rotated strike efficiently and absorbed pressure well, adding 14 runs across six overs. Despite Archer testing them with bounce and Dawson probing the rough, the Indian pair remained unbeaten, pushing India to 357/4.

8:56 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Batters pacing up the innings!

Overs 118–123 saw Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar continue to frustrate the English bowlers with a composed and disciplined partnership. The duo added crucial runs, stretching India’s total to 343/4. Sundar struck a classy cover drive off Woakes for four, while Jadeja stepped out against Dawson to muscle two boundaries, including a bold slog sweep. The England attack, led by Woakes and Dawson, bowled tight spells, but failed to break the stand. Both batters rotated strike smartly and avoided risks, consolidating India’s 11-run lead and maintaining control as the visitors steadily built towards safety.

8:34 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final session begins!

India have 2 hours of play left now to fight out a draw in Manchester while England need 6 wickets on the day to seal the series.

8:15 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 100-run stand for Jadeja-Sundar!

India go to tea with an 11-run lead as Jadeja and Sndar put up a 100-run stand for India.

7:51 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 50 for Washington and Jadeja!

A gritty half century by Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja as India take the lead 

7:38 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Stokes back in but no luck!

Overs 104–108 saw India steadily chip away at the deficit as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar showcased remarkable composure. England’s bowlers, particularly Stokes and Carse, were wayward at times, leaking extras including a no-ball and a wide. Root’s spell was largely ineffective, gifting a full toss that Jadeja flicked for four. Despite some low bounce and the occasional sharp bouncer, both batters remained largely untroubled. Jadeja’s elegant strokeplay and Sundar’s calm presence frustrated England, pushing India to 290/4, trailing by just 19 runs at the end of the 108th over. Their unbeaten partnership passed 50, hinting at a potential shift in momentum.

7:11 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India close to taking a lead!

Between overs 98 to 103, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar continued to frustrate England with their composed and cautious partnership. The duo rotated strike regularly while putting away loose deliveries. Jadeja remained fluent, punching Carse for boundaries and surviving a close LBW appeal that turned out to be a no-ball. Washington remained watchful, handling Root's sharp turn with control. England’s bowlers lacked bite post-lunch, with Carse and Root unable to create pressure consistently. As the deficit narrowed, India inched closer to wiping out England’s lead, reaching 274/4. The partnership built valuable time and runs in India’s fight for a draw.

6:50 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: England struggling to break the partnership!

India’s batters continued to chip away at England’s lead between overs 94 and 98, with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar showing grit and intent. Jadeja looked positive, driving Dawson for a four and picking up quick singles. He also capitalized on poor bowling, especially when Dawson dragged one short for three. Sundar, meanwhile, remained steady, rotating strike and piercing gaps with composed strokeplay. Archer tried to extract variable bounce and bowled with pace but lacked control, allowing India to score freely at times. The duo’s solid stand kept India afloat, pushing the score to 263/4 and steadily reducing the deficit.

6:33 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Jadeja-Sundar holding the fort!

Post-lunch, India added valuable runs but remained under pressure as England kept probing. Jofra Archer bowled with pace and movement, troubling both Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja. Washington played a couple of elegant strokes, including a straight drive and a flick, to pick up boundaries and rotate strike. Jadeja also got going with a stylish flick for four and a neat cut for three. Dawson continued his long spell, exploiting the rough and beating the bat occasionally, but lacked penetration. Despite England’s pressure and sharp bounce, the Indian duo remained composed, slowly rebuilding the innings to 245/4 after 94 overs.

6:12 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Post-lunch session begins!

The post-lunch session begins with India 4 wickets down and chasing a draw while the Three Lions just need 6 wickets now to win the Test.

6:11 PM

4th Test Day 5 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND 2nd inns scorecard at lunch

India 2nd Inning
223-4 (89 ov) CRR:2.51
Batter   R B 4s 6s SR  
Yashasvi Jaiswal c J Root b C Woakes 0 4 0 0 0  
KL Rahul lbw b B Stokes 90 230 8 0 39.13  
Sai Sudharsan c H Brook b C Woakes 0 1 0 0 0  
Shubman Gill (C) c JL Smith b J Archer 103 238 12 0 43.28  
Washington Sundar Not out 21 61 0 0 34.43  
Ravindra Jadeja Not out 0 4 0 0 0  
Extras 9 (b 4, Ib 0, w 1, nb 4, p 0)  
Total 223 (4 wkts, 89 Ov)  
Yet to Bat Rishabh Pant,Shardul Thakur,Anshul Kamboj,Jasprit Bumrah,Mohammed Siraj  
Fall of Wickets
0-1(Yashasvi Jaiswal 0.4),0-2(Sai Sudharsan 0.5),188-3(KL Rahul 70.2),222-4(Shubman Gill 87.4)
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Chris Woakes 19 4 57 2 1 0 3
Jofra Archer 15 2 55 1 0 0 3.67
Brydon Carse 10 2 29 0 3 1 2.9
Liam Dawson 32 10 49 0 0 0 1.53
Joe Root 5 1 17 0 0 0 3.4
Ben Stokes 8 2 12 1 0 0 1.5

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First Published: Jul 27 2025 | 2:50 PM IST