Oval: At The Oval, England is reeling under pressure as India holds a commanding position in the final Test. Chasing a daunting target of 374 runs, England managed 164 runs for the loss of three wickets by lunch on Day 4. The hosts now trail by 210 runs, and the task ahead looks steep.
At the crease are Harry Brook (38*) and Joe Root (23*), carrying the burden of England’s hopes. But India's pace attack, led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, has made early inroads. Siraj struck twice, while Krishna claimed one wicket to dent England’s top order.
India’s formidable second innings total of 396 was powered by a sparkling century from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (118), supported by valuable half-centuries from Akashdeep (66), Ravindra Jadeja (53), and Washington Sundar (53). The lower-middle order’s resilience ensured India set England a massive target.
With two days of play left and pressure mounting, the final Test is poised for a gripping finish. India stands just seven wickets away from clinching victory, while England needs a spirited fightback to avoid defeat.