KL Rahul and Shubman Gill have created history with their remarkable partnership, becoming only the second Indian pair to cross the 500-run mark together. India, rocked by Ben Stokes in the first innings of the fourth Test, looked down and out—until Rahul and Gill rose to the occasion.
Shubman Gill, who had underperformed in the previous match, silenced critics with a solid knock in this one. Meanwhile, KL Rahul, now leading the team, scored a commendable 87, while Gill contributed 78. Their partnership took India to 174/2, shocking cricket fans across the globe. Such a resilient stand had not been witnessed in a long time, and it brought renewed hope for Team India.
When many had written off India, the Rahul-Gill duo delivered under pressure. However, India still trails by 137 runs. What was once thought to be an impossible situation now seems like a challenge worth fighting, thanks to this vital partnership.
Can India draw the Manchester Test?
Cricket experts like Dinesh Karthik and Michael Vaughan are full of praise for Rahul and Gill. They’ve been vocal about the remarkable turnaround. While Vaughan doesn’t believe India can avoid defeat—confident that Stokes and his team will secure the win—Dinesh Karthik remains hopeful. Though he acknowledges the difficulty, he insists it’s not impossible.
The fifth day of the test remains, and while the odds are stacked against India, the fighting spirit displayed has reignited belief among fans. The cricketing community is divided—some hopeful, others uncertain.
Ultimately, whether India can manage a draw depends on the resilience of the remaining batters and the strategy they adopt on the final day. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s partnership has lifted the team’s morale and the nation’s hopes.
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