This young Indian party has been underestimated again and again. Before the start of the series, the conversation revolved around the absent – Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R. Ashwin. But as soon as the first test began, the attention quickly moved to those present. India SHUBMAN GILL clarified its intention. Even during the defeat in Leeds, they showed gravel with a bat – something that during their loss for Australia and New Zealand in the 2024-25 season, something that is mercifully missing. Comeback in Birmingham was unforgettable. In Lord’s, they pushed England deep into the final session before the seemingly harmless delivery turned back and cropped the stumps of Mohammed Siri and reduced India 11 to tears.
In Manchester, however, India looked tired. In Konco 1-2 V series they lacked the spark and resistance of earlier tests. The selection debates followed them to Old Trafford, and noise was only a noise. The highest order wasted the beginning and for the first time since 2015, India has admitted more than 500 runs in the overseas test. Jasprit Bumrah, their premiere fast pitch, looked in color in color, and for the first time in his test career he escaped over 100 runs for the first time.
After England published Mammoth 669 and secured 311-runs, India was immediately shaken-chris woakes removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Sai Sudharsan at opening.
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At lunch 4. On the day the result table read 1 for 2 and the writing looked on the wall. Even Sanjan Ganesan broadcaster brought the stump that she and the studio panel expected that the afternoon session would be the last act of the test. Social media has repeated sentiment. Fans predict the defeat of shifts; Coach Gautam Gambhir and Captain Gill carried the onslaught of criticism.
But what followed was an exciting demonstration of defiance. Gill and Kl Rahul threw themselves, burned two sessions and 62.1 exceeded and left the stumps undefeated. India did not survive – resisted. They didn’t give up.
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India encountered late in a long series-up in the trophy of Border-Gavascar Trophy 2024–25, where the score 1–1 became a defeat of 1-3. But in Old Trafford, Gill and Rahul showed that this team could be cut out of another substance.
They will fight – fight until they are broken but not before.
The series remains alive, and while the Indian victory is practically outside the table, the draw in Manchester would move momentum and send India to the oval for 1-2, with a shot when balancing the series.
Before what he promises to be a brisk last day, there is a view of factors that could prove decisive.
India has not had a green hand in the series, and on Sunday in Manchester, good luck could be good.
1. Can Gill and Rahul push on?
Gill and Rahul showed on 4 days with an exceptional selection of peace and shot. They walked through two sessions without unnecessary risk, yet they did not go into the shell – kept the result table in motion and England sincere.
Restart 5. The day will be critical. The ball is 63 overs old and England must pass 17 more than the second new ball.
The first hour will be key. If Rahul and Gill see it, they put a whirlwind into the Indian dressing room and throw pressure back on England.
2. Manchester weather
Meanwhile, the weather in Manchester held – unusual. However, the Sunday forecast is not so promising. The BBC predicts the chance of showers (up to 30 percent) from 6:00 to 16:00 local time.
While rain delay would prefer India, overcast conditions need not. During this test, the ball moved more below the clouds, while the pitch -ups were able to extract the seam and bounce in useful spells.
3. Will Streetfighter Pant Bat?
Yes, Indian Talisman Rishabh Pant – who in the first shifts hit fifty with a broken finger – a bat again. Coach Sitanshu Kotak Coach on Saturday confirmed that the pants will be available on 5 days.
Pant’s presence will be more than symbolic. His mere intention, defiance and flair could raise the dressing room and encourage a crowd expected to have a considerable Indian presence. Courtesy: pti
Former English captain Nasser Hussain issued a warning:
“There was probably only a very little chance of getting on the bat, but if India approaches and forward, then the stairs will praise. It’s a street and tries to survive-England will need eight goals, not seven.
4. Is India paying off with a gambling selection?
India took the insertion for the position of the launched XI with several bowling options.
But it comes 5. A day, this depth of launch could be a blessing. Like Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur, they have already shown their mett with a bat – and if necessary, everyone is able to take a fold for a long time.
If India is to download a draw, they will need posts down.
5. Will Stokes Bowl be?
This can be the biggest unknown.
Captain of England Ben Stokes-carpens’ goal in the series-with NO M by 4. The day after Friday beating the cramps on Friday fought. Coach assistant Marcus Trescothick admitted to assess Stokes in the morning before calling.
England missed his presence with the ball. All the long, Stokes series has broken stands, produced moments out of nowhere, and set the tone of James Anderson – where unequal bounce came into the game.
Yes, Liam Dawson bowed firmly on Saturday and looked like a threat in the game. India, however, will like to have its chances against rotation alone to face the fired Stokes, who worked with the ball Dukes.
This means knowing the stokes, don’t be surprised to save for the last decisive charm on day 5. In the end it was his series.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
27th July 2025
Tune
