England vs India Test: Stokes Century Sets Up England, India's Rahul and Gill Resist on Day Four
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Summary
The article covers the fourth day of the fourth Test cricket match between England and India at Old Trafford. England posted a massive total of 669 runs, led by captain Ben Stokes' first century in over two years (141 runs). India responded with resilient batting, closing at 174-2 thanks to a partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill after being 0-2 early. England faces challenges in securing victory due to India's resistance and Stokes' inability to bowl due to injury.
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India closed on 174-2, 137 behind thanks to a rearguard partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill.
Skipper Stokes earlier completed his first hundred in more than two years to lift England to 669, their third-highest total in a home Test.
Stokes' 141, to go with his 5-72 in the India first innings, made him only the fourth England man to score a century and take five wickets in the same Test.
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