PLAYER RATINGS: Dhruv Jurel and Ravichandran Ashwin lead India to series win

GEORGE DOBELL rates the performances of the players on both sides following the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi...

India wrapped up the series win with one Test to spare after completing a five-wicket victory in Ranchi.

George Dobell rates the performances of the players on both sides following the fourth Test.

ENGLAND

Zak Crawley (42 & 60): Had a bit of fortune in the first innings when he was bowled off what turned out to be a no ball. But looked as assured and confident against spin as he ever has in scoring 102 runs across the match. Improving steadily. 7

Ben Duckett (11 & 15): 26 runs across the game. Received a good ball in the first innings but will be disappointed with the indeterminate prod which brought his downfall in the second. 2

Ollie Pope (0 & 0): Faced three balls in the match and didn't score any runs. Has made 89 in seven innings once you subtract his Hyderabad miracle. Fielded well at short-leg. 1.5

Joe Root (122* & 11; 0-1 & 1-26): A first century in eight Tests marked a return to form from Root. Reasoning that his best chance of success on a tricky surface was to avoid cross-batted strokes, there were none of the reverse ramps (or even sweeps) which have been the hallmark of his batting in recent times. Root produced the slowest century since Brendon McCullum was appointed as coach. It was exactly what his side required. 8

Jonny Bairstow (38 & 30): Made 38 and 30, looking in good touch on both occasions. But two soft dismissals somewhat undid the good impression. England needed more. He has still not reached 40 in the series. 4.5

Joe Root scored a century in the first innings [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]

Ben Stokes (3 & 4): Unfortunate to receive two deliveries which kept low - in the first innings, impossibly so - and may be frustrated that, for the second game in succession, his side were unable to seize opportunities to dominate. 3

Ben Foakes (47 & 17; 2 catches): A game which showed the strengths and weaknesses of Foakes. His first innings stand with Root of 113 was made in tough conditions and put England into a strong position. In the second, though, his limitations batting with the tail were exposed as he was powerless to prevent England losing their final seven wickets for 35 runs. Kept as well as ever. 5.5

Tom Hartley (13 & 7; 3-68 & 1-70): Four more wickets in the Test, including a gem to account for Jurel. He probed pretty well in the second innings but may be a little disappointed he finished with just the one wicket on a surface offering significant assistance. 4

Ollie Robinson (58 & 0; 0-54 & DNB): A maiden Test half-century helped England build a strong first innings score. But he bowled with a disappointing lack of pace in conceding more than four an over and missed an important chance in the field. Not asked to bowl in the second innings. 4

Shoaib Bashir (0 & 1*; 5-119 & 3-79): Underlined his potential by claiming a maiden first-class five-wicket haul. Loses a point for his horrid dismissal in England's first innings - his role was to support Root at the other end - but his ability to maintain a good length throughout a spell of more than 30 overs marks him out as the spinner with the brightest future from this group. 8

James Anderson (0 & 0; 2-48 & 0-12): As reliable and economical as ever. Despite playing his third Test in succession, Anderson was the quickest of the attack and bowled the most over of the seamers. Took an athlete catch in the field, too. 6

^{Shoaib Bashir picked up eight wickets across the match [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

INDIA

Rohit Sharma (2 & 55): A composed half-century ease India's nerves in the run chase and he applied pressure well in the field during England's second innings. Deserves credit for leading a weakened side to another series victory. 6.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal (73 & 37; 0-6 & DNB): Another 110 runs in a relatively low scoring game sustained an outstanding campaign. On course to be player of the series. 7

Shubman Gill (38 & 52*): The score may not look especially high, but Gill's second innings of 52 was a classy effort which settled this match. In such moments, you can see why India stick with him. 7

Rajat Patidar (17 & 0): Another miserable game. Fell to Shoaib in both innings - for a duck in the second - and is now averaging 10.50 after three Tests. 1

Ravindra Jadeja (12 & 4; 0-22 & 1-56): By his very high standards, this was a quiet game. He still claimed four first innings wickets - helped, it must be said, by some low bounce and pretty poor batting - but he was unable to prosper with the bat and fell in the second innings when hitting a full toss to mid-wicket. 5

Sarfaraz Khan (14 & 0): Looked surprisingly uncertain against the turning ball and managed only 14 - including a first-ball duck in the second innings - across the game. Impressed in the field, though, and claimed an excellent diving catch to account for Hartley. 2.5

Ravichandran Ashwin wrecked England's second innings [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]

Dhruv Jurel (90 & 39*; 2 catches, 1 stumping): Played a huge roll in turning this match in India's favour. Batted beautifully in scoring 90 in the first innings to limit England's lead and then played with admirable composure to take them to victory in the second. India have found a good player here. 8.5

Ravichandran Ashwin (1 & DNB; 1-83 & 5-51): Has there ever been a better new ball spinner than Ashwin? Produced his best bowling of the series in claiming 5 for 51 to wreck England's second innings. Provided a reminder of his skills and variations in doing so, too. 7.5

Kuldeep Yadav (28 & DNB; 0-22 & 4-22): Impressed with bat and ball. His first innings 28, in support of Jurel, played a huge part in keeping India in this game. He then claimed four second innings wicket to help put them in control. 6.5

Akash Deep (9 & DNB; 3-83 & DNB): An impressive debut. Perhaps aided by a little moisture on the first morning, Deep gained sharp movement and, bowling at a decent pace, maintained a probing line and length which accounted for all of England's top three. Not required in the second innings. 6.5

Mohammed Siraj (0* & DNB; 2-78 & 0-16): A bit expensive. But he did produced arguably the ball of the match to dismiss Hartley in a good spell of reverse swing. 5.5

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