India vs England, 5th Test: England require 35 runs to win, while India need four wickets (if Chris Woakes is at the crease) for victory. The final day at The Oval promises an intense battle on Monday. England lead the series 2-1, but a late surge from the Indian bowlers has kept the contest alive. India vs England, Chasing a challenging target of 374, England made a strong start with centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook. However, Prasidh Krishna delivered an outstanding spell in the last session, bringing England down to 339/6.
India vs England: Rain and Bad Light Push Thrilling Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test to Decisive Fifth Day
Rain and poor light forced the early end of play on Day 4 of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval, sending the match into an exciting fifth day. All matches in this gripping five-match series have now stretched to their final day. However, the weather forecast for Day 5 at Kennington, London, looks uncertain. The play is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST (11 AM local time), with BBC predicting no rain in the first hour but a rising chance of showers—from 19% to 80%—as the day progresses.
India vs England: England needs just 35 more runs to win, while India requires four wickets for a remarkable victory. England appeared poised to chase down 374 on Day 4, thanks largely to Joe Root’s commanding 39th Test century—105 runs off 152 balls—a tribute to Graham Thorpe. Root’s Yorkshire teammate, Harry Brook, also shone with a brilliant 111 off 98 balls, his tenth century in Test cricket, aided by a crucial lifeline at 19 from Mohammed Siraj. India vs England, Together, Root and Brook added a rapid 195-run partnership that kept England’s hopes alive for their second-highest successful run chase ever and the highest at The Oval.
India vs England: Just as England seemed certain to win, Prasidh Krishna struck, dismissing Root and Jacob Bethell to inject new drama. Overcast conditions helped India find seam movement, troubling England’s lower order, with Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton unbeaten but under pressure. Before more twists could unfold, rain ended the day prematurely.
With Chris Woakes sidelined with injury, the stage is set for a compelling Day 5 finish that will decide whether the series ends 3-1 or is leveled at 2-2.
