Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025: India Trails England by 137 Runs at Stumps on Day 4 in Manchester Test
The fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, has entered a critical phase with India trailing by 137 runs at stumps on Day 4. After England’s commanding first innings total of 669, India withstood pressure in their second innings and reached 174 for 2, largely thanks to the captain and star batsman Shubman Gill.
Match Summary (Day 4 Stumps)
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1st Innings | 358 | All Out | 114.1 | Challenged by England’s bowling |
| England | 1st Innings | 669 | All Out | 157.1 | Joe Root (150) & Ben Stokes (141) starred |
| India | 2nd Innings (ongoing) | 174 | 2 | 63.0 | Trailing by 137 runs at stumps |
- England’s huge 669 was built on formidable centuries by Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
- India’s captain Shubman Gill is unbeaten on 78 (167 balls), showing excellent concentration and resilience alongside his partners.
- KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan are the other key contributors in the chase.
Shubman Gill: Breaking Records and Setting New Milestones
Shubman Gill’s performance in this series has been nothing short of historic. Key highlights include:
| Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Most Test runs by an Indian captain in a single SENA series | Surpassed Virat Kohli’s previous record of 585 runs |
| First Indian captain to score a double century in SENA countries | Achieved at Edgbaston, scoring 269 & 161 in the same Test |
| On track to challenge Don Bradman’s captaincy records | Needs 225 more runs to surpass Bradman’s 810 runs in 1936-37 Ashes |
| Overall impact | Leading India’s fightback with a solid batting technique and leadership |
Gill’s supreme technique and temperament have anchored India’s innings in difficult conditions, as India looks to save the Test on the final day.