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Add as preferred source on GoogleGill and Rahul's 174-run partnership helped India recover against England in the fourth Test, narrowing the lead to 137 runs despite early setbacks.
By Peter Hall
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A superb 174-run partnership between India captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul frustrated a previously dominant England on day four of the fourth test, narrowing the hosts lead to 137 runs.
Chris Woakes took two wickets in two balls in the first over of India's second innings to leave them reeling on 0-2 before lunch, after captain Ben Stokes' first century in two years fired England to 669, their fifth highest total in test history.
Gill and Rahul survived to return for the afternoon session and steadied the ship to end the day on 174-2, despite England continuing to create chances.
The top scorers in this series settled in as the day wore on and piled on the runs, without being overly troubled. Gill will resume on Sunday unbeaten on 78, with Rahul 13 from his century.
Stokes, who took five wickets in India's first innings, elected not to bowl after retiring hurt with cramp when batting on Friday.
India's battling recovery takes the fourth test to a tantalising final day, with England holding a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
(Reporting by Peter Hall, editing by Ed Osmond and Pritha Sarkar)
Gill and Rahul formed a superb 174-run partnership, stabilizing India's innings after an early collapse.
England's Chris Woakes took two wickets in two balls, leaving India reeling at 0-2 before lunch.
India's recovery in this match brings the fourth test to a tantalizing final day, with England leading the series 2-1.
Shubman Gill is the captain of the Indian cricket team in this match.
Ben Stokes, who took five wickets in India's first innings, retired hurt with cramp and did not bowl after that.
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