On the fourth day of an intense Test match, India's batting strength was on full display as they beat England by 5 wickets. Following this strong performance in Ranchi, the team led by Rohit Sharma now holds an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. This marks the 17th consecutive time India has won a home Test series, a streak stretching back to their triumph over Australia in 2013. India now looks to make it 4-1, while England will be desperate for a final victory in Dharamshala starting Thursday, March 7.
Team India showcased a prowess batting performance to beat England by 5 wickets on Day 4 of an enthralling Test match. With a comprehensive win in Ranchi, Rohit Sharma-led men have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match Test series. India recorded its 17th consecutive Test series win at home, the longest streak that began by defeating Australia in 2013. India will look to extend their dominance and finish the series 4-1 while England will be eager to salvage a win in the final test, starting on March 7, Thursday at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
While chasing 192, the home team faced a sudden crisis on a difficult pitch, sliding from 84/1 down to 120/5. The match turned when Shubman Gill (52*) and Dhruv Jurel (39*) stepped up, sharing an unbeaten 72-run partnership to guide India to victory. Rahul Dravid, the head coach, was visibly thrilled in the dressing room the moment the winning runs were hit, quickly greeting the two young stars for their composure in a high-stakes situation.
India began their pursuit at 40/0, and with Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal (37) scoring quickly, the atmosphere in the stadium suggested an easy win. The openers put on 84 runs together before Joe Root broke the partnership. Rohit played a solid knock of 55 before he was eventually dismissed by Tom Hartley.
England's young spinner Shoaib Bashir created a moment of genuine panic for India, removing Rajat Patidar for zero and then claiming the wickets of Ravindra Jadeja and Sarfaraz Khan in back-to-back balls right after lunch. Despite the collapse, Gill and Jurel remained unfazed, batting with great poise to ensure a comfortable finish. For his crucial contribution, Dhruv Jurel was named Player of the Match.