The much-anticipated India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team 4th Test match in the ongoing 2025 series lived up to expectations with high-quality performances, key turning points, and some dramatic weather interruptions at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Match: IND vs ENG – 4th Test, 2025
Date: July 18–22, 2025
Toss: India won the toss and chose to bat
🏏 India vs England 4th Test Scorecard
Day 1 & 2 – India Batting First
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Sai Sudharsan | 132 | 215 | 15 | 1 |
| Rohit Sharma (C) | 47 | 98 | 6 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | 36 | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | 61 | 91 | 7 | 1 |
| Shardul Thakur | 39 | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| India Total | 392 All Out (123.4 overs) | | | |
Sai Sudharsan was the highlight of India’s innings with his gritty and composed century, making a strong case for his permanent spot in the playing XI. His partnership with Rishabh Pant helped India recover from a mid-innings collapse.
England’s First Innings
| Bowler | Wickets | Economy |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 2.85 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 3.10 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 2.65 |
England was bowled out for 281, with Joe Root top scoring (71). India got a crucial lead of 111 runs, thanks to a strong pace attack led by Bumrah and Shardul Thakur.
🌦️ Weather & Pitch Report – Old Trafford 2025
The Old Trafford pitch report for the 4th Test favored batting on Day 1 and 2, with noticeable seam movement on Day 3 onwards. The Old Trafford weather remained mostly dry, with minor interruptions on Day 4 due to passing showers.
🔄 India’s Second Innings
India declared at 197/5, with Sai Sudharsan once again anchoring the innings (55\*). The target set for England was 309 runs.
🔥 England's Chase – Day 4 & 5
England started strong, with Ben Duckett scoring a quickfire 64, but Ravindra Jadeja's spin and Shardul Thakur’s reverse swing turned the game. They were bowled out for 251, handing India a victory by 57 runs.
📊 Full Match Summary
| Match Summary | Score |
| ------------------- | -------------------- |
| India 1st Innings | 392 All Out |
| England 1st Innings | 281 All Out |
| India 2nd Innings | 197/5 Declared |
| England 2nd Innings | 251 All Out |
| Result | India won by 57 runs |
🧠 Player of the Match
🏆 Sai Sudharsan – For his maiden century and calm under pressure.
📡 Where to Watch India vs England Live?
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar
- TV Broadcast: Sports18, Sony Sports Network
- Live Score: ind vs eng live score]
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📆 What’s Next?
The final match of the IND vs ENG Test Series 2025 is scheduled at The Oval, London. With India leading the series 2-1, the final match will decide the series.
Stay tuned for the England Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team players updates and squad rotations.
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📣 Final Thoughts
The India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team 4th Test was a classic display of grit, young talent like Sai Sudharsan, and all-round brilliance from Shardul Thakur. With India inching closer to a historic overseas series win, all eyes are now on the finale.
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