IND vs ENG 4th Test: India staged a remarkable recovery on Day 4 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, thanks to a resilient partnership between captain Shubman Gill and opener KL Rahul.
After being rocked early in their second innings, India finished the day at 174/2, trailing England by 137 runs and keeping their hopes alive heading into the final day.

Chasing a daunting target to avoid defeat, India found themselves in deep trouble within minutes of starting their second innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant B Sai Sudharsan both fell for ducks in the very first over, leaving the visitors reeling at 0/2. However, what followed was a gritty and determined partnership that steadied the ship.
Shubman Gill, leading from the front, showed composure under pressure and brought up a vital half-century. His calm approach and excellent shot selection allowed him to not only hold the innings together but also cross a significant personal milestone. With his fluent knock, Gill surpassed Virat Kohli's record for the most runs by an Indian captain in a single Test series. He also etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Asian batter to score over 650 runs in a single Test series on English soil.
At the other end, KL Rahul provided strong support, scoring a composed fifty of his own. The duo shared an unbroken stand that frustrated the English bowlers and helped India recover from a disastrous start. Their partnership gave India a fighting chance to save the Test and keep the series alive.
Earlier in the day, England had strengthened their position with a mammoth first-innings total of 669, the highest-ever Test score at Old Trafford. Ben Stokes was the standout performer with a commanding 141, setting the tone for England's dominance.
As the Test heads into a decisive fifth day, India will aim to bat out the remaining overs to secure a draw and deny England a series-clinching victory. With Gill and Rahul well set, the stage is perfectly poised for a tense finale.
Day 5 action is set to get underway at 3:30 PM IST, aligning with an 11:00 AM start in Manchester. The day's play is anticipated to continue until 10:30 PM IST, which translates to 6:00 PM local time in the UK.
| Session | UK Time | IST Time |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM |
| Session 2 | 1:40 PM - 3:40 PM | 6:10 PM - 8:10 PM |
| Tea Break | 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | 8:10 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Session 3 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Half-Hour Extension | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM |