IND vs ENG Test 4: India win Test series, Gill & Jurel shine in 4th Test.

India vs England 4th Test, Day 4 Highlights   (Photo: BCCI)

1. Opening Brilliance:
   Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal forged a formidable 84-run opening stand.
   Rohit notched his 17th Test half-century during the innings.

2. England's Second Innings Collapse:
   England stumbled to 145 all-out in their second innings.
   Ashwin's five-wicket haul and Kuldeep's four-fer dismantled the English batting lineup.

3. India's First Innings Heroics:
   Dhruv Jurel played a pivotal role, scoring a crucial 90 in India's first innings total of 307.
   Jurel's partnership of 76 runs with Kuldeep (28) provided stability.

4. Chasing the Target:

 India started Day 4 at 40/0, needing 152 runs for victory.
 Shubma Gill and Dhruv Jurel's partnership of 72 runs ensured a steady chase.

5. Gill's Half-Century:
   Shubman Gill showcased resilience, grinding out a half-century.
   Gill and Jurel's partnership guided India to a 5-wicket win.

6. Series Victory and Records:
   With this win, India secured a 3-1 series lead against England.
   The victory marked a historic 17th consecutive Test series win for India at home.

7. Key Bowling Performances:
   Ashwin's triple strike removed key English batsmen, including Joe Root.
   Kuldeep's crucial wickets and Shoaib Bashir's five-wicket haul added to England's woes.

8. Day3 Heroics:
   On Day 3, Jurel's 90, coupled with Ashwin and Kuldeep's bowling, set the stage for India's pursuit.
   England's second-innings collapse began with Ashwin's triple strikes.

9. Record at Stake:
   India, leading the series 2-1, aimed to seal the series with a win in Ranchi.
   The victory not only clinched the series but extended India's remarkable streak of consecutive Test series wins at home.

In a dramatic turn of events, India's comprehensive performance with bat and ball secured a memorable victory, reaffirming their dominance in the Test arena.