India and England Test Match Ends in Draw at Old Trafford

The fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford concluded in a draw, with India showing resilience thanks to centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. This result keeps India's hopes alive as they prepare for the final Test at The Oval, where a win is crucial to level the series. The match showcased thrilling performances and set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the series.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2025, 22:37 IST

Match Overview

The fourth Test match between England and India concluded without a winner, ending in a draw on Sunday, July 27, at Old Trafford, Manchester.

After dismissing England for a total of 669 runs in their first innings on Day 4, India responded strongly in their second innings, scoring 425 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. This performance gave them a 114-run lead before both teams mutually decided to conclude the match as a draw, with England leading the five-match Test series 2-1.

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar played pivotal roles, both scoring centuries—Jadeja finished with 107 not out, while Sundar contributed 101 not out. Their partnership of 203 runs for the fifth wicket was crucial in securing a hard-fought draw for India.

Looking Ahead

With this draw, India has kept their hopes alive in the series as they head into the fifth and final Test at The Oval. A victory in this match is essential for India to level the series.

𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙤𝙤𝙤𝙤𝙙! 💙@imjadeja and @Sundarwashi5’s match-saving centuries led India to a dramatic draw 🤜🤛#ENGvIND 👉 5th TEST | Starts THU, 31st July, 2:30 PM | Streaming on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/Jw3oRm86ND

Future Matches

The fifth Test is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 31, at 2:30 PM, and will be available for streaming on JioHotstar.