India Clinches 4th Test, Secures 17th Consecutive Home Series Win
In a thrilling display of resilience, Team India clinched victory against England in the fourth Test, securing their remarkable 17th consecutive series win at home. The match, held in Ranchi, witnessed India holding their nerve to triumph by five wickets on Monday, leaving them with an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.Under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum, England faced their first series loss, marking a historic moment in their cricketing journey. India commenced the day’s play at 40 for no loss, navigating through tense moments to successfully chase down the 192-run target during the afternoon session.
The partnership of Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel, remaining unbeaten with 72 runs, proved instrumental in India’s victory, rescuing the team from a precarious middle-order collapse. Earlier in the day, Rohit Sharma‘s crucial fifty, coupled with a solid 84-run partnership alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, set the stage for India’s pursuit of victory.
Brief Scores:
England: 353 and 145
India: 307 and 192/5 in 61 overs (Rohit Sharma 55, Shubman Gill 52 not out, Dhruv Jurel 39 not out, Yashasvi Jaiswal 37; Shoaib Bashir 3/79)
India’s triumph not only showcases their dominance on home soil but also sets the stage for an exciting final match in Dharamsala on March 7th.
