ENG vs IND: Fans erupt in admiration as Shubman Gill scores a record ton for India on Day 5 of Manchester Test

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The much-anticipated fourth Test between England and India at Manchester’s Old Trafford, which commenced on July 23, 2025, has unfolded into a gripping contest marked by scintillating batting performances and intense tactical battles. England had established a commanding position by posting a mammoth 669 in their first innings, a total propelled by crucial contributions including a commanding 150 by Joe Root. India, trailing by a daunting 311 runs after their first innings score of 358, appeared to be staring down the barrel. Yet the resilience of India’s captain Shubman Gill on Day 5 turned the tide, as his magnificent century under pressure not only earned widespread admiration from fans but also steered the match towards a hard-fought draw.

Gill’s innings on the final day of the Test was a luminous example of skill, determination, and leadership under pressure. Batting for 238 deliveries, Gill meticulously paced his innings to reach 103 runs, marked by 12 boundaries. This fourth century of the series elevated Gill into the elite company of legends like Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar, making him only the third captain in Test history to score four centuries in a single series. It was a marathon innings that prioritized stoic defense and strategic shot selection against England’s potent pace attack, particularly the fiery spells from Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer. Gill’s patience was especially commendable considering India’s early setbacks in the second innings where openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan were dismissed without scoring, and KL Rahul‘s gritty knock with 90 runs off 230 balls before falling.

Gill’s partnership with Rahul, which yielded 188 runs, was crucial in stabilizing the innings. Even after Rahul’s dismissal, Gill kept India’s hopes alive, helping to chip away at England’s imposing lead and reduce it to under 100 runs. His innings was not one of flamboyance but one of strategic resilience—a classic captain’s knock designed to stave off defeat and push for a draw in a precarious situation.

Also WATCH: Shubman Gill struck by Ben Stokes’ brutal delivery on Day 5 of Manchester Test

Shubman Gill departs for a classy 103 just before lunch. 🇮🇳 now trails by 88. Jadeja & Sundar at the crease — can they hold on or will 🇬🇧 tighten the grip post-lunch? A thrilling session awaits! 🔥#INDvsENG #ShubmanGill #TeamIndia #Jadeja #WashingtonSundar #WTC

— VIJAY (@vr78508943) July 27, 2025

Shubman, that effort was one of the finest…One worthy of an Indian Test Captain..Well-done Gill#INDvsENG

— Vimal Kumar (@KumarVimal56) July 27, 2025

Milestone Book :-

Shubman Gill becomes first Indian to score test hundred at Manchester after 35 years.

— Jay Cricket. (@Jay_Cricket12) July 27, 2025

A Remarkable century 💯 by SHUBMAN GILL !

9th 💯 of his Test Career .4th 💯 in this series.722* runs, Most runs in this Test series. SHUBMAN GILL living out his dream .The Future Star 🌟 of INDIAN 🏏 #ShubmanGill #ENGvsIND #WTC27 #TestCricket

— ATIF__UMAIR (@ATIFUMAIR00) July 27, 2025

SHUBMAN GILL – THE FIGHTER.#ShubmanGill𓃵 #INDvsENGTest#INDvsENG

— Cricket Dhamaal (@DhamaalD7) July 27, 2025

Shubman Gill in 2025 Int'l cricket :

◉ 1202 runs◎ 6 Hundreds

High chances of winning COTY!

— DIVYANSH CHAUHAN (@Imchauhan28) July 27, 2025

Shubman Gill’s efforts in this series (with a test still to play) will go down as one of the finest ever by an Indian player in an away test series. Extraordinary effort. #ENGvIND https://t.co/D8WffA2huF

— Lachlan Jeffery (@LachlanJeffery) July 27, 2025

Growing in stature Shubman Gill, knows the Art of run making.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 27, 2025

OLD TRAFFORD STANDS UP AND SALUTE THE CAPTAIN – SHUBMAN GILL.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 27, 2025

7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs in the Test series for Indian captain Shubman Gill 👏

He has now become only the THIRD Indian batter to score 700+ runs in a Test leg 🥶#ENGvIND #ShubmanGill

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 27, 2025

MANCHESTER STANDING FOR 25-YEAR-OLD INDIAN CAPTAIN 🇮🇳

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 27, 2025

India’s position throughout much of this Test was critical against a dominant English side. England’s massive 669 on Day 3, highlighted by multiple key contributions, set India an uphill task. Responding with 358 in the first innings, India were nonetheless trailing by 311 runs—a deficit that exposed the challenge ahead. Early in the second innings, India’s top order crumbled with two ducks from the opening pair, exposing the middle order to intense pressure. The hosts’ bowlers, led by Stokes (5 wickets) and Archer (3 wickets), exploited the conditions skillfully.

At lunch on Day 5, India were 223 for 4, still trailing by 88 runs. With contributions from Washington Sundar (21 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja hanging in there, the team fought to salvage pride and avoid an outright loss. The pitch had started to slow, and England also faced the prospect of not having enough time to push for a win, tilting the match towards a probable draw.

Also WATCH: Ben Stokes’ roaring celebration after dismissing KL Rahul at 90 on Day 5 of Manchester Test