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In a spectacular display of resilience, India registered victory in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi, clinching the Anthello De Meelo Trophy 2024 with one Test remaining in Dharamsala. The victory was fueled by the determined partnership of Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill, who steered🐻 India to triumph with a resilient sixth-wicket stand of 72 runs.
Challenging chase and setbacks
Chasing a challenging target of 192, to establish a 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India commenced their second innings on Day 4 with an overnight score of 40/0. The opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed significantly with a partnership of 84 runs for the first wicket. However, England’s Joe Root broke the partnership by dismissing Jaiswal, trigger🐲ing a series of setbacks for India.
Despite Rohit’s composed half-century, the Indian batting lineup faced regular disruptions as the chase lost momentum. Rohit fell to Tom Hartley‘s bowling, caught behind, further adding to the challenge. Rajat Patidar‘s struggles continued, departing for a duck as Shoaib Bashir‘s sharp-turning delivery found success.
Double blow by Shoaib Bashir
At lunch, India were 118/3 but slipped further to 120/5 early in the second session, with Bashir claiming quick wickets, dismissing Ravindra Jadeja and Sarfaraz Khan. Jadeja chipped a full toss in the hands of Jonny Bairstow, while Sarfaraz was caught at backward short leg. Ben Stokes confident🉐ly overturned the original not-out decision using the DRS.
Resilience shown by Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel
After the quick exits of Jadeja and Khan, Gill and Jurel undertook a crucial resurrection job, guiding India to victory without further damage. Their approach involved taking their time, holding guard, and playing eye-pleasing shots that significantly contributed to India’s triumph.
Gill showcased his batting prowess with a solid contribution, accumulating a noteworthy 52 runs during the partnership. His composed innings played a pivotal role in stabilizing India’s chase and steering them closer to the target. Jurel, playing in only his second Test, delivered a crucial knock, adding 39 runs to the partnership. His grit and determination were evident as he played a vital role in securing the much-needed runs for India in their pursuit of victory.
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Earlier match summary
Earlier in the match, England, after winning the toss, opted to bat first. Despite a challenging situation at 113/5, they managed to post a competitive total of 352 runs, courtesy of a stellar century from Joe Root. The skipper’s partnership with pacer Ollie Robinson, who registered his fifty in the longest format, played a pivotal role in England’s comeback with the bat.
In reply, Jurel’s fighting 91, accompanied by Kuldeep Yadav‘s gritty 28, guided India to a total of 309, providing a slender 46-run lead.
In a dramatic turn, England failed to capitalize on the lead and collapsed for 145 in their second innings, with Ravichandran Ashwin claiming a fifer and Kuldeep contributing with four cr💮ucial wickets. With thꦡis comprehensive win, India secured an undisputed lead of 3-1 in the series, setting the stage for the final Test in Dharamshala.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
YES!!! 🇮🇳
🌺Phenomenal ওseries win by our young team. Showed grit, determination and resilience.— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
A series win for the ages. Well played Team India 👏🏽 🇮🇳 So good to see the youngsters thrive under pressure 🙌🏽 ꦡ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Performances from seniors to juniors, this match had it all!
Glad to see India seal another series. I had an amazing time and enjoyed every moment in the comm box, hope you did too!
It's time to get back in action! 🏏— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Dhruv Jurel is some player, Ind🧸ia have found a gem.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
A fantastic series win for India! 🇮🇳
Excellent performance by all the juniors and seniors. Captain led tꦯhe team incredibly well again. played a gem of an innings and Dhruv Jurel is a player to watch out for the future! A phenomenal test match! 🏏
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
Sh♑ubman Gill will play many fine innings for India but he will remember this one very fondly.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Top inning from Shubman Gill. Finishing the g﷽ame is a habit and he has the talent to make one of his own.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
A win to relish and cherish. Wonderful win , great composure shown by Shubman Gill but Dhruv Jurel was simply outstanding in a series winning effort. Something very nice about him in his calmness and his temperament .
Top win this and a great team effort.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Jurel has been rock solid and then, there is the super🔜ౠ talented Gill. India within touching distance now
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani)
ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚGill and Jurel showing excellent defensive batting technique against spin on turning wickets
— Hussein Manack (@HusseinManack)
5 world clas🎃s players missing .. Losing the Toss .. deficit in the 1st innings .. Full credit to India .. that’s a very impressive test victory ꧋.. alot of new young indian players are arriving and will be around for a long time ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Dhruv Jurel is a player to watch out for the future! Calm and 🌞compo🍰sed 👍
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath)
Brilliant 50 from Shubman Gi🐓ll the guy who was almost on the verge of getting dropped came back hard love you Gilluu
— Archer (@poserarcher)
Hope for England as India went from 84-0 to 120-5 but in the end they couldn't overcome the damage of yesterday.
Well played Gill and Jurel.
Series to India, 3-1 ahead with one Test to play.— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket)
What a win🅰. Shubman Gill and ꦯDhruv Jurel will remember this Test for a long long time
— Jigar Mehta (@jigsactin)
India get home by five wickets, with Gill and Jurel's excellent partnership averting a brief scare. For England, the third day of this game was an opportunity missed, and has resulted in their first series defeat under Stokes and McCullum.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp)
This is a very satisfying win fo𝐆r India. Dhruv Jurel has produced an outstanding performance. Under pressure in both innings and delivered crucial runs. Deserves man of the match without a doubt.
Gꦓreat innings from Gill as well under pressure. Played the situation.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
Shubman Gill w💟ill count this as one of his mos⛦t significant Test knock. And Dhruv Jurel is a fabulous addition to Indian cricket
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73)
Jurel has played really well in the first innings which led INDIA to﷽ a good position in this test match. He is really a gem for INDIA.
Good sensible batting by Gill &ꩲ Jurel to take INDIA♔ home.
INDIA 3 – Baz-Ball 1 🔥❤️
— Sibtain Raza (@I_am_Sibtain)
Fitting that Gill and Jurel finished it. Khilao bhai, youngsters ko khilao. Fail honge yahan wahan, par seek✤henge bhi.
— Jamie Alter 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie)
Indian No.3 playing a ke😼y role in 🍬second innings in a chase at home.
Well played, Gill. Very encouragin🎉g signs for India and himself.
Well done.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
Match saving partnership b﷽etween Shubhman Gill and Dhruv ꧂Jurel. 👏👏👏👏
Gill dug deep while Jurel gave the pos🌸itive int💮ent. 🤝
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
