Gill Scores Fourth Century as India Trails England by 88 Runs in Fourth Test

On the fifth day of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, India captain Shubman Gill scored a resilient century, his fourth of the series, helping India reduce the deficit despite challenging conditions and England's aggressive bowling. England's Ben Stokes, coping with multiple injuries but determined to impact the game, bowled a crucial eight-over spell, dismissing KL Rahul and troubling Gill before the latter was caught by Jofra Archer just before lunch. Despite a tough blow to his hand and some close calls including dropped catches by England's fielders, Gill's innings was pivotal in keeping India competitive in a match and series that had been closely contested. England's efforts to seal the match and take an unassailable 3-1 series lead were bolstered by the wickets of key Indian batsmen, but the partnership between Gill and Washington Sundar provided some resistance. Stokes' fitness and bowling performance were notable, as he overcame pain to lead England's charge, while India's hopes rested on the resilience of their lower order following injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant. The game remains finely balanced with England in command yet India fighting to avoid an innings defeat and keep the series alive.