Resolute India battle out draw in Manchester

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Despite trailing by 311 heading into the second innings, India managed to secure a draw, courtesy a stellar batting stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar on the last day.

The Manchester Test between England and India finished in a draw, ensuring that the series remained alive as it goes into the final game at the Oval.

Though India had early hiccups on the final day, a brilliant stand of 203 runs between Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for the fifth wicket saw India through to complete a draw.

Skipper Shubman Gill (103), Jadeja (107 not out) and Sundar (101 not out) scored hundreds on a good batting day for India to leave England with a 2-1 series lead ahead of the fifth and final Test at The Oval.