IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill Hammers Commanding 228-Ball Century In Manchester Test, Helps Team India Stand Tall At Old Trafford

India vs England: Team India captain Shubman Gill played a comprehensive knock and hammered a 228-ball century in the ongoing fourth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, in Manchester at Old Trafford, on Sunday, July 27th.

Shubman Gill's commanding knock helped the visitors stand tall at Old Trafford after a sloppy start in their second inning against England in the Manchester Test.

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Shubman Gill Scores Fourth Century In Ongoing Series

Shubman Gill's century came in the sixth delivery of the 83rd over against Chris Woakes, when the Indian captain sent the ball towards the point and took a single. It was the 25-year-old's fourth hundred in the ongoing five-match series against England.

Soon after the milestone, Gill roared and took off his helmet and raised the bat, and blew a kiss. The 25-year-old batter also got a standing ovation from the crowd. However, Shubman Gill's job is not over yet.

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Jofra Archer Takes Big Fish, Removes Shubman Gill In Second Inning

Shubman Gill's knock came to an end in the fourth delivery of the 88th. It was England seamer Jofra Archer who dismissed the Team India captain for 103 runs from 238 balls. Gill only dealt with fours in the second innings. He slammed 12 fours during his time on the crease.

The 25-year-old is the highest run-scorer in the ongoing series against England with 722 runs from eight innings at an average of 90.25, and a strike rate of 65.28.

Team India had a poor start to their second innings after losing two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan.

However, Shubman Gill's (103) and KL Rahul's (90) 186-run stand gave Team India some breathing room against the fiery English bowling attack.

At Lunch on Day 05, Team India stood at 223/4 with Ravindra Jadeja (0) and Washington Sundar (21) unbeaten on the crease. Team India still trail by 88 runs in the Manchester Test.