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India beat England by five wickets in the fourth Test at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi and took a lead of 3-1 in the five-Test match series. Shubman Gill (52 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (39 not out) forged an unbeaten 72-run partnership for the sixth wicket, leading India to win the series. This win has ensured that India have continued their unbeaten streak at home since their surprising loss to England in 2012, winning 17 consecutive home Test series.
On Day 4 of the match, India started the day at 40 runs without losing any wickets. Although there were some tense moments, India successfully chased down the target of 192 runs in the afternoon session. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a strong start with an 84-run partnership, but both were dismissed. India faced a bit of trouble after losing a few more wickets quickly, but Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill stabilised the innings with a partnership of 72 runs, guiding India to victory.
Rohit Sharma slams 17th Test fifty
India's captain Rohit Sharma notched his 17th Test half-century while surpassing the 9000-run milestone in his first-class career. Rohit provided India with a strong start on Day 4 as they pursued a target of 192 runs against England in the fourth Test of their five-match series at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi.
Rohit scored 55 runs from 81 balls, hitting five boundaries and a single six in Ranchi. He surpassed the fifty-run mark during the morning session of Day 4, adding pressure on England in Ranchi.
Rohit Sharma crosses a rare milestone
Earlier in his innings, Rohit also crossed the 4000-run mark in Test cricket, joining the ranks of the 17th Indian to achieve this feat. This innings marked a significant milestone for the Indian skipper as he also accumulated 1000 runs against England.
Rohit propelled India to a strong start in their 192-run chase, striking four boundaries and finishing unbeaten on 24 runs, concluding Day 3 on a positive note.
In the earlier stages of the match, England put up a total of 353 runs in their first innings on the back of a remarkable unbeaten century from Joe Root. The former skipper Root remained unbeaten on 122, while Ben Foakes contributed with a gritty 47, helping England recover from a precarious position of 122 for 5 on Day 1.
During India's second innings, England spinner Shoaib Bashir wreaked havoc on India's batting lineup, taking four wickets on Day 2. Among India's batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out on Day 2, scoring 73 runs off 117 balls.
India began the day at 219/7, with Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav at the crease. Jurel marked his maiden Test half-century, well-supported by Kuldeep, as India concluded their first innings with 307 runs on the board.
In reply, the hosts dismissed England for 145 runs, with Ravichandran Ashwin securing his 35th five-wicket haul in Tests and also becoming the highest Test wicket-taker on Indian soil.
Notably, the final and fifth Test match between India and England will take place in Dharamsala starting from March 7.
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