It started as a collapse waiting to happen. England had just stacked up a colossal 669, a lead of 311 runs, and within six balls, Chris Woakes had sent India’s young guns back. Yashasvi Jaiswal got opened up before Sai Sudharsan left without scoring. At 0/2, with a day and a half to play and the pitch still true, the fourth Test seemed destined to hand England the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. But Shubman Gill and KL Rahul had other ideas.
Now, as India head into Day 5 at 178/2, still trailing by 137, they are not just fighting to save a Test but trying to keep the series alive as well. The visitors are trailing 1-2 in the five-match series.
Shubman Gill-KL Rahul masterclass
Despite Test cricket being the toughest format, it does give you time to make a comeback. Gill and Rahul did exactly that. They stitched together a record-breaking stand, the first ever third-wicket partnership of 150+ runs after coming together at 0. Rahul’s knock was a masterclass as he brought calmness to the middle. Meanwhile, Gill showed the kind of assuredness expected from a man who has already scored (almost) 700 runs this series. Their stand has changed the tone of the Test.
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