Day 5 at Old Trafford began with intensity, leadership, and unforgettable cricketing moments. The morning session belonged to two captains — India’s Shubman Gill and England’s Ben Stokes — both stepping up for their teams in crucial ways.

Gill’s resilient century was the first by an Indian batter at Old Trafford since Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic ton in 1990. On the other hand, Stokes, despite battling a hamstring injury and possible shoulder discomfort, delivered with the ball in overcast conditions, pushing himself for the team.

KL Rahul Falls Short, Gill Stands Tall

India resumed the day at 174 for 2, trailing by 137 runs and hoping to avoid defeat. The overnight pair of KL Rahul and Shubman Gill looked composed. Rahul, batting on 90, was undone by a low delivery that kept unexpectedly low and was trapped LBW. His gritty knock of 90 from 230 balls was met with applause, as it provided a solid foundation for India’s fightback.

Gill continued to anchor the innings under pressure. He absorbed everything the pitch and the English attack threw at him, including a painful blow to the thumb from Stokes. After a brief medical check, Gill resumed batting and went on to score a magnificent century. He eventually fell for 103, caught behind off Jofra Archer, but not before earning praise for one of the finest knocks by an Indian captain in overseas Tests.

Match Situation at Lunch

• India trail by: 88 runs
• Wickets in hand: 6
• Current batters: Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja
• Pitch update: Uneven bounce continues to challenge both batters and bowlers

Washington Sundar looked solid, while Jadeja had an early scare, dropped by Joe Root at first slip on his very first ball.

With this century, Shubman Gill has joined an exclusive list of Test captains who have scored over 700 runs in a single Test series. He now stands alongside legends like Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch, and Graeme Smith.

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Conclusion

With two sessions remaining and six wickets in hand, India faces a tough battle to save the match. Shubman Gill’s century has given them hope, but the pitch is unpredictable and England’s bowlers are hungry for a win.

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