IND vs ENG Live Commentary 2025

5th Test, The Oval, London

ENDED

ENG247/10 (51.2) | 367/10

5th TestMatch EndedIndia beat England by 6 runs

IND224/10 (69.4) | 396/10

India beat England by 6 runs

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Commentary

85.1

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonOUT! BOWLED 'EM! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Mohammed Siraj does it for India and saves his side from a series defeat! Absolute scenes at the Kennington Oval. Celebrations begin in the Indian dressing room! Mohammed Siraj charges in from over the stumps and fires a laser-straight yorker aimed at the off stump. Gus Atkinson bends low and looks to drag it to the leg side with a sweep shotbut misses and the ball uproots the off pole. All the Indian players engulf Siraj as he finishes off with a 5-for in this inning. INDIA WIN BY 6 RUNS!

Over 85

84.6

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonAtkinson gets a huge cheer from the English crowd as he retains the strike once again! Krishna fires in a low full toss outside off Gus Atkinson shuffles across off and drags it along the groundthrough wide mid on for a single. England need 7 runs to win now!

84.5

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonShort delivery outside offGus Atkinson misses on the pull shot and Jurel runs forward to collect the ball.

84.4

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonWide yorker outside offGus Atkinson again cannot get bat on ball as he looks to slash it through the off side.

84.3

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonAnother swing and a miss! This one gets an extra kick off the deck on a short length on top of off. Gus Atkinson clears the front leg to make some room for himself and again throws his bat to pullbut gets no connection.

84.2

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonOn the shorter side over the top of middle. Gus Atkinson swings hard to pull it awaybut the ball sneaks in off the deck and beats the bat on the way to the keeper.

84.1

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonLow full toss on middleGus Atkinson takes the ball on the full and heaves it to the right of long on. Sai Sudharsan from long on intercepts with a slide. The man converging from deep mid-wicket collects it and throws towards the bowler. The batters cross each other twice.

Over 84

83.6

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonSmart running! Mohammed Siraj is absolutely fuming at Dhruv Jurel as he misses scoring a direct hit at the striker's end. Siraj hurls it wide on off and on a fuller length. Gus Atkinson reaches at it swings and misses and instantly calls Woakes through for a bye. Chris Woakes responds well and scoots through to get to the other end. Dhruv Jurel collects the ball and runs forward and releases an underarm throwbut misses to hit. Siraj collects it on the follow-through. It means Gus Atkinson will take the strike in the next over.

83.5

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonSWING AND A MISS! Mohammed Siraj goes for a yorker but misfires it as a full toss. Gus Atkinson swings for the hills with all his might. Tries to heave it over the leg side but misses on the connection. The ball just sneaks past the leg stumpon the bounce to the left of Dhruv Jurel.

83.4

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonSiraj goes full and around legGus Atkinson backs away and gives it a big whack across the line. Gets an inside edge that dribbles towards deep fine leg. No single taken.

83.3

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonMISTIMED IN THE AIR! Lands safe! Bangs short and on middlethe ball gets heavy on Gus Atkinson and he miscues the pull shot in the air. It lands safely in thereabouts of the mid-wicket region.

83.2

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonDROPPED SIX! What a brutal strike! Siraj lands it fuller and on off Gus Atkinson clears the front leg and smokes it to the right of long on. Akash Deep is stationed a few yards in from the ropes there and backtracks to take a diving catch by flinging himself toward the ballbut just palms it over the ropes for a six.

83.1

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonAn attempted yorker which shapes away from offGus Atkinson crouches a bit to carve the ball out to the point region.

Over 83

82.6

Prasidh Krishna to Josh TongueOUT! CLEANED HIM UP! BOWLED'EM! Crazy scenes at The Oval! The decibels have breached all limits! Prasidh Krishna fires in a pinpoint yorker right in front of the sticks Josh Tongue is pinned in the crease caught for space to work with and is a bit late to bring his bat down to block it out. The ball nips in off the deck and brushes the pad before rolling back into the stumps. Josh Tongue goes for a 12-ball duck and now England need 17 runs to winwith India needing 1 wicket.

82.5

Prasidh Krishna to Josh TongueOn a back of a length outside off. Tongue drags the bat inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper.

82.4

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonWhoa! A comedy of errors from both sides! A steep bumper on the bodyline. Gus Atkinson mistimes the pull shot over mid on. Mohammed Siraj from long on charges in towards the ball and Gus Atkinson rushes through for a single. However Josh Tongue is caught ball-watching and soon realises and skates to the other end. Mohammed Siraj releases a wild throw well away from Dhruv Jurelto his right. But deep third backs it up well and they settle in with a single.

82.3

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonThe off pole is attacked on a lengthGus Atkinson strides forward and taps it out to the cover region.

82.2

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonTunnels into the batter through the air on a lengthon middle. Gus Atkinson tucks it to mid-wicket.

82.1

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonSpears it full and straight on offGus Atkinson drills it down to long off but does not take the single.

Over 82

81.6

Mohammed Siraj to Josh TongueJAFFA! What an interrogation from Siraj in this over! Hits the hard lengthshapes in and then moves away to beat the outside edge as Tongue hangs the bat to block.

81.5

Mohammed Siraj to Josh TongueThe stumps are attacked on a hard lengthJosh Tongue weighs on the back foot and blocks it under the bat.

81.4

Mohammed Siraj to Josh TongueSlams the deck hard outside offJosh Tongue hops on the crease and dabs it on the bounce to third slip.

81.3

Mohammed Siraj to Josh TongueSNORTER! Brings the line much closer to the off pole around the fourth stump and then gets the ball to sharply shape away. Josh Tongue pushes to go straightbut plays for the initial line and is beaten by the outside edge.

81.2

Mohammed Siraj to Josh TongueShapes in and then folds away from the batter on a fullish length well outside off. Josh Tongue looks to drive to coversbut it is far enough to connect.

81.1

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonTouch full and outside offGus Atkinson crouches a bit and cuts it to deep backward point. Ravindra Jadeja from deep cover sprints to the left and intercepts it. A single taken.

Over 81

80.6

Prasidh Krishna to Josh TongueIn-between length outside offcutting away off the deck. Tongue lets that go.

80.5

Prasidh Krishna to Josh TongueAnother appeal for LBW but this time the finger stays down! After bashing it on the lengthKrishna goes fuller and on tails it on the leg stump line. Josh Tongue fails to get bat on the ball and is beaten on the inside edge to get rapped on the pad.

80.4

Prasidh Krishna to Josh TongueA huge appeal for LBW and given by Ahsan Raza! Josh Tongue has instantly reviewed it! Back of a lengthangling on the middle and leg stump line. Josh Tongue gets half-forward to push it across the line but gets beaten on the inside edge and is hit on the knee roll. No bat involved on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking saves Tongue as it is missing the leg stump on height as well as line by a fair margin. NOT OUT.

80.3

Prasidh Krishna to Josh TongueBEAUTY! Shapes in and then straightens off the deck on a length around the fourth. Josh Tongue hangs back and pokes at the deliverygetting beaten on the outside edge.

80.2

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonEDGED Lands short! Sai Sudharsan is placed well in the deep. Short of a length outside off Gus Atkinson flashes and flashes hard at itand gets a big outside edge. The ball flies wide of the slip cordon and goes on the bounce to deep third. A single taken.

80.1

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonShort and angling on the body around the leg stump. Gus Atkinson weighs on the back foot to pullbut the ball passes under the bat to hit around the thigh pad.

Over 80

79.6

Mohammed Siraj to Josh TongueBack of a length jags in a touch on offJosh Tongue calmly presses forward and bunts it down the pitch.

79.5

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie OvertonOUT! LBW! Mohammed Siraj has produced another nip-backer to give India hope! Mohammed Siraj cannons the ball in full and on middle and leg. It tails just enough to beat the inside edge as Jamie Overton misses the flick and is rapped on the front pad. A loud confident appeal for LBW and Kumar Dharmasena after giving it a long thought slowly raises his finger! Jamie Overton reviews it immediately as he believes that it is sliding down leg. UltraEdge comes up and shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows umpire's call as the ball is projected to clip the leg stump. Mohammed Siraj gets his fourth wicket and his joy knows no bounds. England are 354/8needing another 20 runs to win.

79.4

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonAttacks the pads as this one tails in from a fuller length. Gus Atkinson misses the flick and the ball deflects towards wide deep fine leg for a leg bye.

79.3

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonFor the umpteenth time the ball beats the bat. In the channel around off in that corridor of uncertaintyon a length. Gus Atkinson is forced to play at it and the ball swings away. Not that far from the edge.

79.2

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonKeeps it around the fifth on a good length. It lands and seams away late. Gus Atkinson feels for it and hangs his bat away from the bodyonly to get beaten on the outside edge.

79.1

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonWide on off swaying away from the batterGus Atkinson reaches at it but it shapes away to beat the outside edge.

Over 79

78.6

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonExcellent work in the deep by Jadeja. But has he saved the boundary? Yeshe does! Krishna bowls it on a good length and outside off. Gus Atkinson stands tall and slaps it past cover-point. Ravindra Jadeja from deep backward point scoots to his right and slides to flick the ball in before the ropes. Three taken.

78.5

Prasidh Krishna to Gus AtkinsonSwing and a miss! The ball is just doing enough to beat the bat! Seams away from a fuller length outside offGus Atkinson flashes at it on the front foot and the ball beats the outside edge by a kitten-whisker.

78.4

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonShort of a good length around off Jamie Overton controls the pullalong the ground to deep square leg for a single.

78.3

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonBEATEN! Good length outside off swinging awayJamie Overton goes fishing at it and is beaten past the outside edge.

78.2

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonShort and closer to the off pole nipping in a touch. Jamie Overton shapes to pullbut gets an inside edge on the bounce to the left of the keeper. Jurel with the diving stop behind.

78.1

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonFull and outside offJamie presses forward and defends it out.

Over 78

77.6

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonLEADING EDGE SAFE! Fuller and nips back into the batter Atkinson tries to steer it to the leg sideand gets a leading edge that flies through the vacant point region for a brace.

77.5

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonPitched up on offGus drives it without much timing to mid off.

77.4

Mohammed Siraj to Gus AtkinsonCHANCE? Another one that shapes away from the batter on a good length outside offGus Atkinson jabs at the ball away from his body and gets an outside edge and it goes flat and dips low to the right of KL Rahul at second slip. Rahul's fingers get yorked by the ball and he fails to get his fingers under the ball.

77.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithOUT! EDGED AND GONE! Mohammed Siraj fishes out Jamie Smith! This leaves the batter through the air on a length and outside off Jamie Smith pokes at the delivery to push at it. An outside edge is found and Dhruv Jurel does the rest by gathering the ball safely to his right with a dive. The Indians are certain that they have their man but the umpire Kumar Dharmasena is not sure enough and walks to the leg umpire. The decision is sent upstairs and firstthe fairness of the catch is confirmed with the ball gathered well above the ground and UltraEdge confirms a clear spike when the ball is next to the bat.

77.2

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithBEATEN AGAIN! Outswinger just outside off on a length. Jamie Smith without moving his feet muchhas a waft at it and the ball whispers past the outside edge.

77.1

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithWHISKER! A bit of shape away from the batter well wide on off on a length. Smith hangs his bat away from the bodybut the ball curves just enough to beat the outside edge.

Over 77

76.6

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonPitched fuller and on off Jamie Overton tries to force the drive to mid offbut the ball jags in a touch and takes the inside edge before rolling off the pad.

76.5

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonPlay and a miss! Seams away from outside off on a hard lengthJamie Overton shapes to cut it square and is beaten on the outside edge.

76.4

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonNEARLY DRAGGED ON FOUR! Fortuitous! Outside off on a hard length sneaking in off the deck Jamie Overton tries to slash through the off side but inside edgesjust past the stumps for a boundary at deep fine leg. England need 27 runs to win now!

76.3

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonFOUR! What a brilliant start for England! Prasidh Krishna bangs it short into the pitch and keeps it around off. Jamie Overton stands tall and deep in the crease. Pulls it magnificently through deep square leg for a boundary.

76.2

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonThis is very full by Prasidh outside offOverton is standing outside the crease and takes a step down the track. Fails to get his bat down in time. The ball sneaks under the vertical bat and goes behind to the keeper. A polite enquiry from India and the decision is sent upstairs. The third umpire looks at multiple angles and the UltraEdge has a spike but he has no conclusive evidence of the ball going off the bat directly to the keeper. Stays with the on-field call of NOT OUT.

76.1

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonPrasidh serves it on a hard length around offOverton punches it without much timing to point.

Over 76

75.6

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithBrings the ball back into the right-hander on a short of a lengthSmith gets on top of it and jabs it to mid on. The last 36 balls have seen just 8 runs being scored and the fall of 2 wickets.

75.5

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithThis stays a bit low on a good length around the off stumpJamie punches well but picks out the man at cover-point.

75.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithSiraj bashes the hard length over the off stumpSmith stands tall and punches it to cover.

75.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithBeaten again! This is closer to the off stump on a length moving away in the airSmith goes for the big drive and is beaten.

75.2

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithShaping away on a good lengthSmith follows the ball and has a loose waft at the ball well away from his body but gets away with it.

75.1

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithPitched up on offSmith swings through and firms the drive but it goes straight to mid on.

Over 75

74.6

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonOn off on a nagging lengthJamie tucks it with a closed bat face but it is cut off by Abhimanyu Easwaran at short square leg.

74.5

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie OvertonLands it on a good length on the off stumpJamie Overton solidly gets behind it.

74.4

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithEven fuller this time on the off stumpJamie knocks it to the left of mid off and takes a single. That brings about a cheer from the English supporters.

74.3

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithPitched up around offJamie gets forward for the drive. Gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket.

74.2

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithPlay and a miss! On a back of a length around offSmith with a high elbow looks to punch it away on the off side. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

74.1

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithHad to hurry! Krishna strays on the pads on a length Smith gets beaten on the flick. The ball drops off the pads to the right of mid-wicket. Jamie Overton is off for a run before Smith sends him back. Abhimanyu Easwaran fires in a throw at the bowling end but misses. It would not have mattered anywayas Overton was in.

Over 74

73.6

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie OvertonSlightly fuller around offJamie walks down the track and whips it to mid-wicket.

73.5

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie OvertonThis is on a good length outside offOverton jabs at the ball. It gets squirted off the inner half to the right of the bowler.

73.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie OvertonNip-backer from Siraj on a nagging length on middleJamie plants his front foot forward to deal with it. The ball cuts back to go past the inside edge and hits Jamie high on the front pad.

73.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie OvertonSprayed down leg on a lengthOverton fails to lay any bat on it and Dhruv Jurel gathers it with a dive to his left.

73.2

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithLeg bye! Sliding at the hips on a back of a lengthSmith misses the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the pads towards deep fine leg.

73.1

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithOn a good length on middleSmith brings his bat out in front to keep it out.

Over 73

72.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! India have the wicket they were after! Joe Root admonishes himself as he trudges off. This is in the channel on off on a back of a length uncharacteristically Root pushes at the delivery away from his body. Gets an outside edge that goes to the right of the keeper. Dhruv Jurel dives to his right and snaffles a safe catch. Root will be disappointed to have not finished the job. Departs for 105 (152). England are now 337/6needing 37 more runs.

72.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootPrasidh Krishna gets it up there on off and middleRoot walks across and squeezes it out to mid-wicket.

72.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootAt the stumps a bit fullRoot pushes it to mid on.

72.3

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithLeg bye! This squares Smith up on defence on a back of a lengthJamie hangs back for the block. The ball goes past the outside edge and a leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the thigh pad on the off side.

72.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootAhsan Raza gets it right! Seamed back in sharply on a good length on middle Root is pinned on the crease. Looks to close the bat face and work it on the leg side but the ball cuts back to go past the inside edge and catch him on the knee roll of the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing the leg stumpboth on line and height. They get a leg bye.

72.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a good length on the off stumpRoot is solid in defence.

Over 72

71.6

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithSlanting into the pads on a lengthSmith plants his front foot across for the clip but is beaten onto the front pad.

71.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootRapped on the pads but height is the issue again! Jagging back in on a good length on middle and legJoe misses out on the flick. The ball sneaks past the inside edge to hit the flap of the front pad. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls through point.

71.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootSprayed down leg on the fuller sideJoe fails to help it away. Dhruv Jurel dives to his left and fumbles but gets up on his feet to mop it up.

71.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithOn a length on the off stumpSmith pushes it to the left of mid on for a single.

71.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootShort of a length around offJoe pats it wide of cover for a single.

71.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootAn optimistic shout for LBW! This looks high but Siraj as he is more often than not is convinced. This nips back on a back of a length on middle Root plays all around it and the ball catches him high on the front pad. On appealKumar Dharmasena indicates that it is high despite the timer being on.

Over 71

70.6

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithBeaten! On a good length just outside the off stumpSmith hangs back to defend but the ball moves away to whistle past the outside edge.

70.5

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithNearly sneaked through! Full and curving back in on off and middleSmith does not account for the inward movement and plays outside the line. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad.

70.4

Prasidh Krishna to Jacob BethellOUT! DRAGGED ON! Jacob Bethell tries to release the pressure built on him and perishes in the process. From around the wicket on a short of a length around off Bethell skips down the track and tries to slap it down the ground with a horizontal bat. Gets an inside edge that goes back to uproot the middle stump. England lose their 5th wicket42 runs away from a win.

70.3

Prasidh Krishna to Jacob BethellAt the hips on a short of a lengthflicked to square leg.

70.2

Prasidh Krishna to Jacob BethellBeaten! In the corridor of off from around the wicket on a back of a lengthBethell has a feel for the delivery and is beaten on the outside edge.

70.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootServes it on a nagging length on middleJoe gets his bat out in front and turns it to the right of mid-wicket for a quick single.

Over 70

69.6

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellThis moves away a bit on a short of a length outside offJacob presses on the back foot and flashes but fails to connect.

69.5

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellHoning in on the off stump on a lengthBethell taps it down to cover.

69.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellOn a good length on the off stumpBethell covers the line and defends.

69.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootHurls it on a length around offJoe presses ahead and eases it to the left of cover for a single.

69.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootA sharp nip-backer from Siraj on a back of a length on middle and legRoot is pinned on the crease and is beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the thigh pad and balloons ahead of him. Siraj charges forward and stretches his hands out in front to catch it.

69.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a length around the off stumpJoe knocks it to mid off.

Over 69

68.6

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellDeep gets the yorker in at the stumpsJacob jams it out to mid off.

68.5

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellFOUR! Gets it through! This is on a length on the off stumpBethell stays leg side of the ball as he steps out. Caresses it between point and cover for a boundary.

68.4

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellOn off on a lengthBethell knocks it to the left of the bowler.

68.3

Akash Deep to Joe RootAt the stumps on a good lengthglanced down to deep fine leg for a single.

68.2

Akash Deep to Joe RootFull and on offdriven to mid on by Root.

68.1

Akash Deep to Joe RootHUNDRED FOR JOE ROOT! Cometh the hour cometh Root. The Oval crowd rise to their feet and go 'Roooooot' as the champion batter brings up his 39th Test century. A touching gesture from Joe as he takes the helmet off pulls out the Graham Thorpe headband from his pocket and puts it on. Looks at the heavens as he dedicates this ton to the late English batter. On a good length on middle and leg Root walks across his stumps and nudges it to the left of deep fine leg for a couple of runs. Completes the double removes his helmet and as he always does kisses the badge. Root has now surpassed the Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara (with 38 centuries) in terms of most Test hundreds. He now stands fourth in the list behind the former greats like Sachin Tendulkar Jacques Kallisand Ricky Ponting.

68.1

Akash Deep to Joe RootFIVE WIDES! This is sprayed down leg on a good lengthJoe Root lets it be. The ball goes right through the keeper and leg slip. Dhruv Jurel dived to his left but stood no chance. The runs required for England come down to 51.

Over 68

67.6

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellOn a nagging length outside offnot that wide for the cut but Bethell goes for it. Ends up chopping it down in front of point.

67.5

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellSiraj switches to around the wicket and gets the ball to cut back into the left-hander on a short of a length over the stumpsJacob rides the bounce and taps it to gully.

67.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellCloser to the off stump on a good lengthJacob stabs it down off the front foot.

67.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellWider on off on a good lengthBethell caresses it to point.

67.2

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellSliding across the left-hander fuller in lengthBethell gets forward to defend and does so with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to the left of KL Rahul at second slip.

67.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a back of a length on the off stumpJoe gets on top of it and drops it with soft hands in front of point. Moves to 99 with this single.

Over 67

66.6

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellAngled in on a short of a length on offJacob Bethell gets right behind it.

66.5

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellShort and wide on offJacob hops and cuts but can't get it past Washington Sundar at backward point.

66.4

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellLands it on a nagging length on the off stumpBethell pushes it in front of cover and is keen on a single but the fielder gets to the ball quickly.

66.3

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellPulls the length back and keeps it around the off stumpJB waits back and pats it in front of point.

66.2

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellFloated up again around the off polea firm push to mid on by Jacob.

66.1

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellDeep starts with a full ball from around the wicket on the off stumpBethell shows the full face of the bat and drives it to mid off.

Over 66

65.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn the off stump on a good lengthJoe plants his front foot across and jabs it to mid on. That will be TEA on Day 4!

65.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Lovely stroke! Joe Root moves to 98 with one ball left in the session. On a good length on offRoot plays it uppishly but wide enough of Mohammed Siraj on his follow-through to his left. England need 57 more now. It has started to drizzle but we should get the last ball in.

65.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Gets it through! On a good length outside offRoot lets the ball arrive and plays it late. Steers it down with an open bat face and beats the diving Sai Sudharsan at gully to his left for a boundary.

65.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a hard length on middle Root gets on his toes and works it through square leg. Akash Deep from deep backward square leg mops it up. With this braceRoot moves to 90.

65.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootA loud shout for LBW but turned down! The impact looks outside the line but Shubman Gill wants to take a chance. Sends it upstairs for a review. A sharp nip-backer from Siraj on a good length Root is half-forward and keeps his bat close to the front pad for the block. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and catches Root on the knee roll on the front pad. As expectedthe Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is outside off.

65.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootPitched up on offfirmly driven to wide mid off by Root.

Over 65

64.6

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellAttacking the front pad on a lengthBethell plays a bit outside the line. Ekes out an inside edge towards the leg side.

64.5

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellOn a good length on the off stumpBethell is solid in defence.

64.4

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellFrom wide of the crease honing in on the off stumpJB brings his bat out in front for the block.

64.3

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellThis cuts away from the left-hander on a good lengthJacob Bethell defends inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.

64.2

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellOn a back of a length on middle and legJacob turns it to square leg.

64.1

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellOh what happened there? This is banged into the surface outside off Jacob Bethell sets up to drag the pull away in the front of square on the leg side. Gets it right off the toe end of the bat and it gets spooned near the crease at the bowling end. Deep turns around but the spikes get stuck in the turf and he slips. Fails to get there and Bethell survives. Had Akash not slippedthat was a simple chance.

Over 64

63.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Sumptuous! Root responds in a spectacular fashion! A bit too full from Siraj just outside the off stumpRoot transfers his weight onto the front foot and drives it to the left of mid off. A valiant diving effort by Abhimanyu Easwaran but the ball wins the race.

63.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootNip-backer from Siraj around the off stump on a good lengthRoot walks across and covers the off stump to make a watchful leave. Siraj walks towards the batter and gives a steely stare to Root.

63.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellOn a good length around the padsJacob tucks it between mid-wicket and mid on for a single.

63.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellSiraj spears in the yorker at the base of the off stumpBethell gets his bat down to dig it out.

63.2

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob BethellThis is pushed across the batter on a good lengthJacob Bethell defends it right under his eyes.

63.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootPitched up outside offJoe Root leans into it and drives it to deep point for a single.

Over 63

62.6

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellThis nips back a touch in the channel on off on a good lengthJacob Bethell lets it be.

62.5

Akash Deep to Jacob BethellFrom around the wicket on a good length on middleJacob Bethell gets right behind it.

62.4

Akash Deep to Harry BrookOUT! CAUGHT! End of a superb knock from Harry Brook! The Oval crowd rises as one to give a standing ovation. This is on a nagging length on off Brook skips down the track to go big on the off side. The shot gets sliced across and Brook loses the grip on the bat. The bat goes for a toss towards square leg and the ball balloons towards mid off where Mohammed Siraj takes an easy catch. Brook departs for a well-made 111 (98). The massive 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket comes to an end and England are 301/4needing 73 more runs to win.

62.3

Akash Deep to Harry BrookFOUR! Two in two for Harry Brook! Deep drags the length back but this sits up to be hit on offBrook stands tall and pulls it to the right of mid on for four more. The 300 is up for England.

62.2

Akash Deep to Harry BrookFOUR! Hammered! Width on offer on the fuller sideBrook feasts on it as he drills it to the left of Mohammed Siraj at mid off for a boundary.

62.1

Akash Deep to Harry BrookOn a hard length on offBrook taps the ball on its head and guides it to gully.

Over 62

61.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootKeeps it in the corridor on off on a good lengthJoe leaves the ball alone. Siraj chirps at Root before turning around to collect his hat from Kumar Dharmasena.

61.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Off the edge! In the channel on off from wide of the creaseJoe gets into the position for the drive. A bit of away shape results in the ball catching the outside edge and it goes to the right of gully for a boundary.

61.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a length outside offRoot leans into the shot and drives it to cover.

61.3

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookOn a good length around the off stumpHarry punches it in the vacant cover region for one.

61.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootAngled in on a nagging length on middleRoot walks across to deep fine leg for a single. Akash Deep tidies up and that brings about a sarcastic cheer from the crowd behind him.

61.1

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookOn a good length on offHarry skips down the track and swats it to deep sqaure leg for a single.

Over 61

60.6

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookFull and on offdriven past point for a single.

60.5

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookHUNDRED FOR BROOK! A fantastic knock from the young gun and it was his counter-attack before lunch that took the wind out of India's sails. 2nd hundred of the series and 10th overall in his Test career. This is pushed through on a nagging length around the off stump Brook is deep in his crease to defend. Gets it off the outer halffine of the man at deep backward point for a couple of runs. Takes the helmet off and soaks in all the applause.

60.4

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookFOUR! Akash Deep has made a mess of it! Tossed up full and on offBrook gets on the front foot and drives it firmly to the left of long off. Akash Deep gets to the ball with a sprint and tries to make the stop with his left boot. The ball deflects off the shoe onto the right boot and trickles behind into the fence.

60.3

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookTossed up full and on the padsHarry clips it to square leg.

60.2

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookA bit of away drift fuller and slower around offBrook goes for the drive but the ball spins back to catch the inside edge and it rolls to square leg.

60.1

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookShort and on offBrook pushes it to cover.

Over 60

59.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFOUR! Put away! Jadeja loses the grip on the ball and slips in a thigh-high full toss on offRoot is a bit early into the shot and one hand comes off but manages to pull it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

59.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFired in short and on offRoot cuts it to backward point.

59.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry BrookShort and on offHarry is back in his crease and punches it to deep point for a single.

59.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootAt the stumps on a lengtheased to long off for one. England need 100 more now.

59.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFuller and on offRoot pushes it back to Jadeja.

59.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootSliding into the right-hander on a nagging length on middleJoe blocks it out.

Over 59

58.6

Washington Sundar to Joe RootShort and around offRoot goes back and cuts it through cover-point for a single.

58.5

Washington Sundar to Joe RootFuller and quicker on offJoe lunges and drives it to cover.

58.4

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookGood running! Pushed through short and around the off stumpHarry knocks it to the left of cover and calls Root through for a quick single.

58.3

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookTurning in full and on middleHarry blocks it out.

58.2

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookAt the stumpsBrook stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

58.1

Washington Sundar to Joe RootTossed up full and on middleJoe Root plays the reverse and it is cut off by a sprinting Yashasvi Jaiswal to his left at deep backward point. Single taken.

Over 58

57.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootThis kicks up a bit on a hard length outside offRoot arches back and glides it uppishly but well in front of deep backward point. They cross. England need 104 more runs to win.

57.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootFuller and on the off stumpRoot presents the full face of the bat and drives it to the left of mid on. Ravindra Jadeja gives it a chase and slides to cut it off. Two runs taken.

57.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort and wide on off Root hangs back and goes for the cut. Gets it off the toe endand it is collected on the bounce by KL Rahul at second slip.

57.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootA bit of away curve fuller and on offRoot works it to mid off.

57.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootIn the channel on off on a good lengthRoot shoulders arms.

57.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootBanged in short outside offRoot rides the bounce and rolls his wrists over the ball. Drags the pull through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Over 57

56.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootOn the off stump flat and shortJoe cuts it wide of backward point for one.

56.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry BrookFlatter and around offHarry guides it to the right of backward point for a single.

56.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootOn a length on offRoot pushes it to long off and takes a single.

56.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootOn offdriven to cover.

56.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootSpeared in full and on middleflicked to mid-wicket.

56.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFull and on offJoe presses forward and taps it to cover.

Over 56

55.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootHoning in on the off stump on a back of a lengthJoe hops to punch it away. Gets an inside edge to deep fine leg for one. A few words exchanged between Joe and Krishna but not as animated as it was in the first innings.

55.5

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookAt waist height on a short of a lengthHarry pulls it with ease to deep backward square leg for one.

55.4

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookThis stays a bit low on a hard length around legBrook checks his shot and pulls it to mid-wicket.

55.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a shortish length around offJoe swivels for the pull but swings early. The ball goes off the toe end to the left of point for one.

55.2

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookBanged short and on the bodyHarry swivels and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

55.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort but the height does not trouble at all. Joe hangs back and pulls it to deep backward square leg for one.

Over 55

54.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry BrookSlanted in at the padsHB turns it to mid-wicket.

54.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry BrookFOUR! Up and over! From around the wicket this is angled in on a nagging length on middleBrook presses back and swipes it over mid-wicket. Does not quite get hold of it but the ball bounces off the practice pitches and goes into the fence. The 150-run stand comes up!

54.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootKeeps it full around offJoe eases the drive to long off for a single.

54.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFull and straightRoot pushes it to the left of Jadeja.

54.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFull and on offknocked back to Jadeja.

54.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry BrookSpeared in full and on middleBrook ekes out an inside edge on the defence. The ball rolls to square leg for one.

Over 54

53.6

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookPK goes short again at the left shoulder Harry stays backgets on top of it and controls the pull down to deep fine leg for one.

53.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort at chest height on offRoot stands tall and pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 250 comes up for England. They need another 124 runs to win.

53.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootAt the stumps on a good lengthRoot gets right behind it.

53.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookOn a hard length on middle and legpulled through backward square leg for a single.

53.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookWide! Prasidh Krishna bends his back and digs it in short. Spots Brook backing away and Prasidh follows him. Harry shapes up to slap it away with almost a vertical bat but misses. A leaping take to his left by Dhruv Jurel. Wide given for height.

53.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort ball attempted again but this does not rise high enough around legJoe gets inside the line and helps the pull down to deep fine leg for one.

53.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootBanged in short by PK on offRoot swivels and looks to get on top of the bounce for the pull. The ball dribbles off the right shoulder towards the keeper.

Over 53

52.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootShort and around offRoot waits back and pushes it wide of cover for another single. 7 off Jadeja's first over. England need 128 more runs to win.

52.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry BrookAngled into the pads too straightclipped through backward square leg for one.

52.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootShorter and on the off stumppunched past cover for a single.

52.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootDarted in and the length is pulled back at the stumpsJoe defends.

52.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFOUR! Excellent use of the feet! Jadeja serves it full on middle Root skips down the trackgets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

52.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFrom around the wicket on a length on the off stumpRoot brings out the reverse but picks out the man at short third.

Over 52

51.6

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookAround the fourth on a lengthHarry Brook dabs it off the back foot to backward point.

51.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort and outside offRoot punches it to deep point for a single.

51.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootA stifled appeal for LBW from the slip cordon but the umpire does not entertain it. PK goes full and on off nips in a touch. Joe Root's bat doesn't arrive in front of the pad in time as he looks to blockand the ball clips the front pad and then hits the bat.

51.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootWell wide on off on a lengthRoot lets it go as the ball keeps nibbling away.

51.2

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookWide on off on a lengthBrook slashes it to the right of Abhimanyu Easwaran at cover for a quick single.

51.1

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookPrasidh Krishna is back on. Short of a good lengtharound off. Harry Brook miscues it to the right of the bowler.

Over 51

50.6

Akash Deep to Harry BrookAnother short delivery on the body Brook again pulls it to deep mid-wicketbut gets a single this time. Expensive from Akash as he concedes 9 from it. England need 137 more runs to win now!

50.5

Akash Deep to Harry BrookFOUR! A shot of real authority! With every boundary now the game will keep drifting away from the Indians! Akash goes short and on offHarry Brook has enough time to transfer the weight on the back foot and he pulls it to the right of the man at deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

50.4

Akash Deep to Joe RootSlants into the batter on a good lengthJoe Root nudges it to deep square leg for an easy single.

50.3

Akash Deep to Joe RootBangs it on a hard length over middleJoe rides the bounce and tucks it down on the leg side.

50.2

Akash Deep to Joe RootThree leg byes! Too straight from Akash on the pads on a nagging lengthRoot misses out on the tickle. The ball goes off the pads towards deep fine leg. KL Rahul from slip goes after it and hauls it in.

50.1

Akash Deep to Harry BrookAngled into the pads with Dhruv Jurel up to the stumps on a lengthBrook works it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 50

49.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootA loose waft but Joe Root gets away with it! On a back of a length from wide of the crease outside offRoot pokes at the delivery away from his body and is lucky not to nick this one behind.

49.5

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookPitched fuller and on offBrook drives off the inner half through wide mid-wicket for a single.

49.4

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookFOUR! Put away! A loosener from Siraj short and on the leg stump. Harry Brook controls the pull and plays it quite finetowards deep fine leg for a boundary.

49.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFIFTY FOR ENGLAND'S MODERN-DAY GREAT JOE ROOT! When the stakes were really high he has magnificently stepped up with his calm demeanor! Test fifty number 67 for him and 13th half century against India! This proves that he just loves to play against this opposition! Good-length delivery on the stumpsJoe Root gets on the toes and turns it to deep backward square leg for a single.

49.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootSharp off cutter on a length on middleJoe Root pushes at the delivery and is beaten on the inside edge. Is rapped on the thigh pad.

49.1

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookGood length nipping in and around offBrook nudges it to wide mid-wicket for a single.

Over 49

48.6

Akash Deep to Harry BrookOn a good length on middleBrook tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a run. England need 153 runs to win as 12 come off that over.

48.5

Akash Deep to Harry BrookFOUR! Looking really good for England now! Width on offer on a lengthHarry Brook smashes it to deep point for a cracking boundary.

48.4

Akash Deep to Joe RootNot the cleanest of teamwork from the two fielders there! Full and outside off Root strides forward and threads it through the gap between mid off and cover. Ravindra Jadeja and Abhimanyu Easwaran chase the ball with the latter sliding and flicking the ball to Jadejabut it is a bit wayward as the ball lands to the right of Jadeja. This allows the batters to cross thrice.

48.3

Akash Deep to Joe RootOn a back of a length at offworked down to mid off.

48.2

Akash Deep to Joe RootFOUR! Races away! Joe Root is looking in great nick! Half volley on middleJoe Root tilts forward and flicks all along the ground through the vacant mid-wicket region. Prasidh Krishna from mid on chases the ball but it has enough wheels to race away.

48.1

Akash Deep to Joe RootAttacks the stumps on a lengthRoot gets behind the ball and flicks it to wide mid on.

Over 48

47.6

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookVery full and around the fourth Harry Brook forces the driveoff the inner half of the bat to mid on.

47.5

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookSlides down leg full in lengthBrook misses the flick.

47.4

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookOuch! This one skids through the deck around off on a hard lengthnipping in. Harry Brook shapes to pull and misses and wears it on the back thigh pad.

47.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootBowls from a wider angle short and outside offRoot opens the bat face and cuts it to deep point for an easy single.

47.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn off and fullblocked watchfully on the front foot.

47.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootWide outside off on a back of a lengthRoot lets it be.

Over 47

46.6

Akash Deep to Joe RootToo wide on off on a fuller lengthJoe Root leans on it and drives it to deep point for a single.

46.5

Akash Deep to Joe RootFuller delivery on offdriven to mid off.

46.4

Akash Deep to Harry BrookAround off and middle on a back of a lengthHarry Brook works off the inner half of the bat to deep backward square leg for a single.

46.3

Akash Deep to Harry BrookOn top of off on a lengthHarry Brook hangs back and taps it back to the bowler.

46.2

Akash Deep to Harry BrookLength on offBrook dabbed to the point region.

46.1

Akash Deep to Harry BrookWith Jurel up to the stumps Akash hits the hard length outside offBrook leaves. Sharp one-handed take from Dhruv to his right.

Over 46

45.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootNagging length outside offRoot leaves this harmless delivery.

45.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootAlmost dragged on! Outside off and nipping on from the short length. Joe Root plays on the back foot to punch into the off sidebut inside edges onto the back leg and it is parried behind.

45.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a back of a length outside offRoot opts to leave.

45.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFuller and outside offJoe Root strides forward and cracks the drive through covers for a couple of runs. This brings the 100 partnership up between Brook and Root.

45.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootBack of a length outside off Joe Root walks ahead and dabs it to backward point. Looks for a singlebut Washington Sundar from cover is quick enough to get to the ball and Root is sent back. Sundar slips while stopping the ball and that allows Root to retreat.

45.1

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookFuller and around offHarry Brook charges forward and guides the ball behind point for a single.

Over 45

44.6

Washington Sundar to Joe RootVery full and quick on middleRoot carves it out to the bowler.

44.5

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookHad to hurry but singles keep coming for England! Fuller delivery on middle Brook taps it across to the mid-wicket region and takes a quick single. Root sprints to the other endand gets home before Sudharsan's throw to the keeper.

44.4

Washington Sundar to Joe RootYard behind full on middle and legRoot stays leg side and punches it wide of mid off for a single.

44.3

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookWayward and sliding down leg on a lengthBrook tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

44.2

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookFull and flat on offBrook defends it off the inner half to the leg side.

44.1

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookPushed fuller on offBrook turns it to short mid-wicket.

Over 44

43.6

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookThe 200 is up for England! Short ball on middleBrook weighs back and controls the pull shot along the ground to deep backward square leg. One taken. The crowd cheers for the home side as they get to 200 and now need 174 runs to win.

43.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootSlides onto the padson a short length. Joe Root clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

43.4

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookOn top of middle on a good lengthHarry tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. Brook is keen for the second but the fielder is quick to get on the ball from the deep and Root sends him back in time.

43.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootCuts back into the batter on the padsJoe Root misses to tuck it across. Dhruv Jurel dives low to his left but fumbles to gather it up and the ball is parried to the deep. They get a bye.

43.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn the stumps on a lengthRoot pushes it firmly to mid on.

43.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootWhoa! Sharp dart into the batter off the pitch on a hard lengthoutside off. Joe Root covers the stumps to block but the ball beats his inside edge and goes behind to the keeper.

Over 43

42.6

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookDrags back the length on offHarry goes deep in the crease and blocks it with soft hands.

42.5

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookSlides on middle and legBrook steers the full ball to mid-wicket.

42.4

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookFOUR! Top shot! Shortish delivery outside offHarry Brook weighs back and punches it to deep cover for a boundary.

42.3

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookDrifts it away from off on a lengthBrook pats it off the back foot. Abhimanyu Easwaran from short cover cuts it off with the dive to his left.

42.2

Washington Sundar to Joe RootOn the stumps on a fuller lengthRoot pushes it through mid on for a single.

42.1

Washington Sundar to Harry BrookBegins from over the stumps. Floats it full and on middleBrook drills it down to long on for a single.

Over 42

41.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootKicks off the deck a bit on a length on offJoe Root takes the bottom hand off the bat and negotiates well to stab it onto the pitch.

41.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootHard length on offRoot stays back and blocks it out watchfully.

41.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFired on a good length jagging back in from off. Joe Root plays over the line to work acrossbut misses and wears on the thigh pad.

41.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Played masterfully! Speared fuller on middleJoe Root flicks it perfectly between mid-wicket and mid on for a classy boundary.

41.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootAimed on the sticks on a lengthJoe shimmies ahead and flicks it to mid-wicket.

41.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootSharp nip-backer around off on a length. Joe Root tries to dab it to the gully regionbut is cut in half as the ball beats his inside edge on the way to the keeper.

Over 41

40.6

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookBowls it outside off on a back of a lengthHarry Brook drives on the rise to deep point for a couple of runs.

40.5

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFuller on middleBrook respects and blocks.

40.4

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookOn the stumps and fullpushed off the inner half to mid-wicket.

40.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootRoot flicks this through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

40.2

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFIFTY FOR HARRY BROOK! Off just 39 deliveries. His 14th Test fifty to go with his nine hundreds! Back of a length outside off Brook runs it away to deep backward point for a single. Gets to the other endand calmly raises his bat. He has played fearlessly so far and will be key to England's success in this chase.

40.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn middle and legRoot works it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Root into his 30s now!

Over 40

39.6

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookBrings the stumps into play on a length Harry shapes to nudge it acrossbut misses and wears it onto the body and it drops down the pitch.

39.5

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookNips into the batter on a length on off. Harry Brook tries to push it straightbut inside edges onto the front pad.

39.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFull and straight around offJoe Root presses ahead and knocks it solidly between mid off and cover for a single.

39.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Placed beautifully! Back of a length shaping awayoutside off. Root hangs in the crease and cuts it between gully and backward point for a boundary.

39.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a length and outside offRoot is happy to leave.

39.1

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookFuller and swinging away from offBrook walks across the stumps and flicks it to the left of mid on for a quick single.

Over 39

38.6

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookOutside off on a lengthBrook works it through point for a single. So 11 runs off the first over post Lunch.

38.5

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookEDGED FOUR! Frustrations multiplying for India already! Back of a length outside off Harry Brook tries to cut it square on the off sidebut it catches the outside edge and goes between the lone man at slip and gully for a boundary. England need 200 runs to win now!

38.4

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFOUR! Perfectly timed through the gap! Full and on middle and leg Harry Brook flicks it through the vacant mid-wicket region. Mohammed Siraj sprints towards the ball from mid on as it teases him all the way to the ropes. Siraj puts in a divebut the ball wins the race.

38.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFull and angling in on middleBrook meets the ball right under his eyes to block.

38.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootFuller and outside off Joe Root opens the face of the bat pretty late and guides it to the right of gully. A slight fumble by the fielder on the diveand the ball goes behind to the deep. Single taken.

38.1

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookSlips in a full toss below waist heightHarry Brook turns it toward deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 38

37.6

Akash Deep to Joe RootKeeps it outside off on a good length Root is happy to let it go. And that will be LUNCH on Day 4with England needing 210 more runs to win!

37.5

Akash Deep to Joe RootWide on off on a fuller length Joe Root drives it crisply on the front footbut finds Washington Sundar stationed at cover.

37.4

Akash Deep to Joe RootOn off and fullRoot with a gentle push to mid off.

37.3

Akash Deep to Joe RootNagging length around offRoot strides across and pushes it to point.

37.2

Akash Deep to Harry BrookFuller and around off Harry Brook pushes it straight back at the bowler and while trying to stop the ball low to his right Akash is struck on the right shin. The ball then rolls beside the strip on the leg side. Akash limps and is on the ground and with no fielder quick to get to the ballBrook calls Root through for a single.

37.1

Akash Deep to Joe RootTails onto the pads on a lengthRoot tucks behind square on the leg side for an easy single.

Over 37

36.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootLength ball outside offRoot lets the ball arrive and taps it between cover and point for a single.

36.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootYorker on off Root jams the bat down in time and the ball is squeezed off the batand goes between Root's legs to the on side.

36.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootThe stumps are attacked on a lengthJoe Root gets behind the line and tucks it to the leg side.

36.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort outside offdabbed to gully off the back foot.

36.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootGood-length delivery outside offRoot rises on the toes and taps it to gully.

36.1

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookHits the deck hard outside offHarry Brook plays closer to the body and dabs to the right of KL Rahul at second slip. KL fumbles and parries the ball to his right and this allows Brook and Root to cross strikes.

Over 36

35.6

Akash Deep to Joe RootStraight full on offRoot responds with a forward block.

35.5

Akash Deep to Joe RootOn top of off on a lengthRoot solidly punches off the back foot to cover.

35.4

Akash Deep to Joe RootFloats down leg on a good lengthJoe Root misses to clip to the leg side as it keeps sliding down.

35.4

Akash Deep to Joe RootFIVE WIDES! Ordinary bowling! The bowlers seem to have gone off the radar after that assault! Deep errs in line throws it way down legon a length. Joe Root lets it be and the ball races behind to deep fine leg fence. This also brings up the 50 partnership between Root and Brook.

35.3

Akash Deep to Joe RootLanded on a length outside off nips awayRoot leaves.

35.2

Akash Deep to Harry BrookServes it on a hard length on offBrook taps the ball on its head to the right of gully for a run.

35.1

Akash Deep to Joe RootOn a nagging length outside offRoot glides it down to deep third for a single.

Over 35

34.6

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookAround off and fullBrook blocks it back.

34.5

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFOUR! Smartly played! Runs flowing for England now! 150 comes up in no time! Short of a length around offHarry Brook plays it late and flays it above the slip cordon for a boundary.

34.4

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookGood work by Yashasvi Jaiswal in the deep! Saves two for his side. Back of a length outside off Brook smokes it through cover and point and rushes back for the second run. Yashasvi Jaiswal from deep third sprints and slides to his right and intercepts the ball. His feet do contact the ropes but he manages to flick the ball inside the playing area. It is backed up well by Washington Sundarwho converges and throws it back to the keeper.

34.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFOUR! SLAM! Back of a length outside offHarry Brook dances down the track and whacks it hard over covers for a cracking boundary.

34.2

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookGood follow-up delivery as Brook's outside edge is beaten with the ball shaping away late.

34.1

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookSIX! Would you believe it? Short from Prasidh around off. Kicks off from the deck a bit. Harry Brook shapes to pull but gets a bit of a top edge. It flies straight up in the air over deep backward square leg. Siraj settles under it comfortably takes the catch and isn't quite aware of the boundary ropes behind him and his feet land right on the cushions with the ball in his hand. Krishna has his arms aloft as he thinks Siraj has caught it safelybut realises later that Siraj has stepped on the boundary cushions and one can clearly catch the contrasting emotions on his face. Siraj has his hands on his face in utter disappointment.

Over 34

33.6

Akash Deep to Joe RootSlides it down leg on a length. Joe Root gets inside the line to glance it awaybut misses. Dhruv Jurel collects it on the dive to his left.

33.5

Akash Deep to Harry BrookGoes short now outside offHarry Brook covers the off stump and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

33.4

Akash Deep to Harry BrookSIX! This is as flat as it could be! Terrific ball-striking from Brook! Akash keeps it outside off on a fullish length. Harry Brook dances down the pitch and spanks it flat in the airand clears the deep extra cover fence for half a dozen.

33.3

Akash Deep to Harry BrookFOUR! PUNISHED! Akash pulls the length back around off Harry Brook picks the length in a tricetransfers the weight on the back foot and pulls it over short mid-wicket for a boundary.

33.2

Akash Deep to Harry BrookPitched full and curving away Brook shimmies down the track and drives it to the off sidebut straight to the man at cover.

33.1

Akash Deep to Harry BrookBEATEN! A bit of a loose shot from Brook! Lateral away shape from outside offon a length. Harry Brook plays at the delivery without much footwork and is beaten on the outside edge.

Over 33

32.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootFOUR! Excellent stroke! Root moves into his 20s! PK overstretches his lengthgoes very full and outside off. Joe Root leans himself on the ball and cracks the cover drive for a boundary. England's target shrinks below 250 now.

32.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootNip-backer on middleJoe Root gets right behind it and stabs it back to the bowler.

32.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootFires it full and on offJoe Root presses forward and forces it across to mid on.

32.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookIn-between length outside offBrook stands tall and cuts it to deep backward point for an easy single.

32.2

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookSlams the length hard outside offBrook gets on the back foot and taps it out to backward point.

32.1

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookBack of a length outside offBrook covers the stumps and dabs it behind with soft hands to gully.

Over 32

31.6

Akash Deep to Joe RootRoot stands a yard outside the popping crease and firmly pushes this full delivery to mid on.

31.5

Akash Deep to Joe RootSimilar line but the length is pulled backRoot offers no shot as the ball swings away from him.

31.4

Akash Deep to Joe RootNice and full moving away outside offRoot does not play at it.

31.3

Akash Deep to Joe RootBowls from a wider angle outside off on a fullish length. Joe Root reaches it to go through coversbut the ball hits the inside half of the bat and rolls to the pitch.

31.2

Akash Deep to Joe RootOverpitched outside off Root pushes it off the toe endto the left of the bowler.

31.1

Akash Deep to Joe RootFull curving away outside offJoe drives it straight to the cover fielder.

Over 31

30.6

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookEDGED FOUR! Shubman Gill is perhaps ruing his decision to remove that catcher from gully. Yard behind full and outside off shaping away. Harry Brook tries to force the drive on off sidebut the ball goes off the outside edge and runs through the right of the third slip fielder for a boundary.

30.5

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookSpeared full and on middleHarry Brook leans on and blocks off.

30.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootShort of a good length onto the padsJoe Root glances it behind backward square leg for a single.

30.3

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookFull straight outside offHarry Brook drives through cover-point for a single.

30.2

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookDarts into the batter after pitching on a lengthHarry Brook stands tall and dabs it down the pitch.

30.1

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookAims the stumps on a lengthHarry Brook blocks right under his eyes.

Over 30

29.6

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookPushes it across and down the leg stump line full in lengthHarry Brook clips it to deep backward square leg for an easy single.

29.5

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookLength-delivery slanting into the batterHarry Brook tucks it off the back foot to mid on.

29.4

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookHolds onto bowling around the fourth and fifth stump lineand gets it to shape away a bit. Harry Brook gets forward and shoulders arms at it.

29.3

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookA tempter but well left by Brook. Full and outside offgoes straight on off the deck. Brook is happy to let it go.

29.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootKeeps hitting the hard length does Siraj around offjagging back in. Joe Root rises on the bounce to work it off side but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls through square leg and they jog off for a single.

29.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootBashed on the hard length veering into the batter after pitchingon middle. Joe Root is hurried on the pull shot and misses and is hit around the box.

Over 29

28.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootVery full and around offJoe Root blocks the ball on the front foot and it bumps over the head of the bowler. It is cut off by mid off to his right and they cross for a single.

28.5

Prasidh Krishna to Harry BrookJust outside off nibbling away from the lengthHarry Brook weighs forward and steers it past point for a single.

28.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootBangs short and on offJoe dabs it between gully and backward point for a quick single.

28.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootFOUR! What a glorious shot! Yard behind full length outside off Joe Root leans onto the ballmaintains perfect shape and drives it through cover and point for a boundary. Classic cricketing shot which takes him into the double digits.

28.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootLads it on a lengthoutside off with some bounce. Joe steers it to the point region.

28.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootSlams the ball on a length nipping into the batter on middle and leg. Joe Root plays over the line to blockbut it bounces up and beats the inside edge to rap him on the thigh pad.

Over 28

27.6

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookTouch full with a tinge of an away shape on off Harry Brook gets forward to defendbut inside edges towards wide mid-wicket.

27.5

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookBack of a length on middleHarry gets behind the line and blocks it on the pitch.

27.4

Mohammed Siraj to Harry BrookFollows up with an effort ball. A sharp bumper does Sirajon the leg stump line. Harry Brook ducks under it safely.

27.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeOUT! LBW! Mohammed Siraj strikes just as England were starting to get some momentum. Mohammed Siraj dishes out another wobble-seam delivery on a good length. It lands and then nips back into the batter sharply to catch Ollie Pope off guard. The English skipper is pinned in the crease and tries to block but plays all over the wrong line getting beaten on the inside edge and is rapped on the flap of the front pad. A huge confident appeal for LBW and up goes the finger! Ollie Pope is not that confident and walks up to Joe Root to have a chat. With just a couple of seconds remaining on the timer he signals the 'T' looking down at the floor. UltraEdge shows no bat and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Ollie Pope departs after another start - 27 (34) and England are 106/3needing another 268 runs to win.

27.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootShort of a length on offJoe hops on the crease and steers it behind point for a single.

27.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFOUR! Hat Trick of boundaries for England! Outswinger outside off on a length. Joe Root presses forward and caresses it through point for a boundary. Didn't try to hit it too hardjust pure timing on that one. England are flying after the hydration break.

Over 27

26.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeFOUR! Quite ordinary from Krishna! The length is pulled back around off and middle. Ollie Pope pulls it from the crease and gets it past square legto his right for a boundary. And that brings up the 100 for England! England need 273 runs to win!

26.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeFOUR! Through the gap! Angling on the leg stump a bit too fullOllie Pope flicks it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

26.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeLength outside offOllie Pope gets on top of the ball and punches it through point for a couple of runs as Yashasvi Jaiswal intercepts it from deep third. Slips in the process to stop the ball and looks in a bit of discomfort and stretches a bit to relax himself up.

26.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeBack of a length on the stumpsstabbed down to mid on.

26.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeFOUR! Lovely stroke! Another very full delivery on middle and legOllie Pope plays with a straight bat and steady head to drive it to the left of mid on for a crisp boundary.

26.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeOverpitched outside offPope carves out to cover.

Over 26

25.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFull and on offdriven to mid off.

25.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a length on middleRoot wrists it to mid-wicket.

25.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootAn appeal for caught behind but the umpire shakes his head! Ravindra Jadeja charges in from mid off and he is pretty convinced. There was no reaction from the slip cordon and it was Jadeja and Siraj who went up. Shubman Gill resists the temptation and opts against the review. On a hard length angled in on the off stumpRoot plays inside the line and the ball sneaks past the outside edge before going into the mitts of Dhruv Jurel. The UltraEdge shows a flat line.

25.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a good length on the off stumpRoot defends close to his body.

25.2

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootA loose shot but Joe Root gets away with it! This curves away from the right-hander on a back of a length Root hops and instead of going with a horizontal bathe goes at it with an angled bat to punch it away. Root is lucky not to nick this one behind.

25.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootMoving away on a lengthJoe Root lets it be.

Over 25

24.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeLength delivery outside offOllie Pope miscues the drive off the inner half back to the bowler.

24.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeOh my! Prasidh Krishna is in a great rhythm. This is dug in shortaround the right shoulder. Pope arches back for the upper cut but is beaten for pace and the ball keeps climbing. Dhruv Jurel sticks out his left glove on the leap and prevents the ball from going past him.

24.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopePitched up at the stumpswhipped firmly towards mid on where Akash Deep is quick to get low and make the stop to his right.

24.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeFuller in length outside offPope eases the drive to mid off.

24.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeSharp nip-backer from Prasidh on middle on a short of a lengthOllie hops to deal with it and is beaten onto the thigh pad.

24.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootA confident shout for LBW but not given! India think about it but decide against the review. Seemed to be going down leg or umpire's call at best. This comes back into the right-hander on a good lengthJoe is caught in his crease on the flick. Gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball raps the front pad. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the pads on the off side. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is clipping the leg stump and it would have been umpire's call.

Over 24

23.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeA flash and a miss! Siraj pushes it away from the right-hander on a good lengthOllie Pope throws his hands at the ball well away from his body and gets beaten all ends up.

23.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeAngled in from wide of the crease on a good lengthOllie Pope defends it from the crease.

23.4

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn a back of a length outside offOllie taps it wide of point for a single.

23.3

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootFuller and wider on offJoe Root offers no shot.

23.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeBangs it on a hard length around off Ollie Pope is uncertain whether to leave or play it. Keeps his bat hanging and the ball runs off the face of the bat. Importantly for Popeit goes down and wide of gully for a single.

23.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootOn the off stump on a good lengthJoe drops it with soft hands to the left of cover-point and takes a quick single.

Over 23

22.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeVery full outside offthe width is there but Ollie does not manage to cash in. Mistimes the drive to mid off.

22.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootAttacking the front pad on a good lengthRoot brings his bat out in front and knocks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

22.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The change has worked for India! After several plays and misses Ben Duckett finally runs out of luck. This is a scrambled seam delivery from around the wicket and the length is fuller around offDuckett goes for the drive towards mid off but does not move his feet at all. The ball nips away enough to catch the outside edge and it goes to the right of second slip. KL Rahul takes a safe catch at waist height. Duckett falls for 54 (83). England are now 82/2.

22.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettA bit more effort on this one from PK on a nagging length on the off stumpsolidly defended from the crease.

22.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettBeaten! Krishna gets the ball to kick up from a back of a length in the channel on offBen Duckett pokes and is beaten on the outside edge.

22.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettPrasidh begins from around the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length around the off stumpBen pushes it to cover.

Over 22

21.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeA sharp and quick bumper from Siraj at the right shoulder of the batterOllie Pope gets into a tangle as he hops to get the pull shot away but then decides to drop his wrists.

21.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeSlanting back in on the off pole on a lengthPope stabs it down.

21.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a short of a length outside offpunched away to deep point for one.

21.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettMohammed Siraj comes from around the wicket and lands it on a good length outside offBen Duckett tries to cash in on the width and has a waft at the delivery but misses. Siraj cuts a frustrating figure.

21.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a short of a length on offBen Duckett glides it with an open bat face to the right of deep backward point for a couple of runs.

21.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFOUR! Edged away! Ben Duckett gets to his FIFTY in a streaky fashion! Duckett has had to grind it out but has looked up for the fight. This is the 16th Test fifty of the southpaw's career. This is on a good length around offBen Duckett is squared up as the ball leaves him on the defence. Gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce and beats the diving Sai Sudharsan at gully to his right for a boundary.

Over 21

20.6

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettOn a good length on middleDuckett tucks it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

20.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettHalf a shout for caught behind! The slip cordon heard something but they are not convinced enough to go for the review. A well-directed bumper from Akash at the badge of the helmetBen Duckett looks to get on top of it for the pull. The ball sneaks under the blade and goes behind towards the keeper.

20.4

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettDeep errs in line as he offers width on off fractionally shortBen Duckett cuts it in front of square and comes back for the second run as Abhimanyu Easwaran tidies up.

20.3

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettCloser to the off stump and the length stays up thereBen knocks it back to Akash.

20.2

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettFull againBen Duckett gets on the front foot and defends solidly.

20.1

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettPitched up in the corridor of offBen Duckett gets closer to the line and blocks it out.

Over 20

19.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeThis is on a back of a length on the off stumpOllie Pope hops back and taps it back to Siraj. A productive over for England. 11 runs off it.

19.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeHoning in on the front pad on a good lengthPope gets his front foot across and wrists it to the left of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

19.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeIn the channel on off on a good lengthOP arches back and lets it go.

19.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeFOUR! Nicely done! Mohammed Siraj tries the nip-backer but the line is a bit too straight on the pads on a lengthPope helps it down to deep fine leg for a boundary.

19.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettDrags the length back on the off stumpDuckett gets on top of it and punches it to deep point for a single.

19.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFOUR! Creamed away! This will help Ben Duckett feel better. Angled away on a lengthBen Duckett gets the width he needs and frees his arms. Cracks it between cover and mid off for a boundary.

Over 19

18.6

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAngled away on a good lengthBen guides it wide of gully for a single. Sai Sudharsan moves to his left and cuts it off with a slide. Round 2 of the Siraj vs Duckett battle coming up!

18.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettOn a length going across the batterBen Duckett plants his front foot forward for the drive but mishits it down the deck to the right of the bowler. Akash Deep gets a hand to it and the ball deflects towards mid off.

18.4

Akash Deep to Ollie PopeServes it on a nagging length on the off stumpOllie presses back and dabs it wide of cover for a single.

18.3

Akash Deep to Ollie PopeFull and attacking the stumpsPope does not move his feet at all and the bat turns in his hand. The ball rolls off the inner half to mid-wicket.

18.2

Akash Deep to Ollie PopeA hint of away shape in the air outside off on a lengthOllie Pope sets up for the drive. Miscues the shot off the inner half towards mid-wicket.

18.1

Akash Deep to Ollie PopeZeroining on the off pole on a lengthPope covers the line and pushes it to mid on.

Over 18

17.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAnother play and a miss! A probing over from Siraj. At 144 kph on the fuller sideBen Duckett is drawn forward in defence but the ball cuts away to go past the outside edge.

17.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettMissed out! Short and wide on off there to be put awayDuckett's eyes light up and he throws his hands at the ball but misses as the ball goes over the flailing blade.

17.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAn absolute beauty! Best of the lot from Siraj. On a hard length this runs across the batterBen Duckett hangs on the back foot and presents a straight bat to play the line. The ball nips away and zips past the outside edge.

17.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAnother pushed across the batter on a good lengthBen taps it towards cover.

17.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAnd again! Wobble seam delivery which is angled away from over the wicket on a good lengthDuckett pokes at the delivery and is beaten on the outside edge.

17.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettBeaten! Angling across the batter on a good lengthBen Duckett has a feel for the delivery but is lucky not to nick this one behind.

Over 17

16.6

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAngled in on off on a good lengthDuckett works it to the left of mid on for a single.

16.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettOn off on a back of a lengthpushed towards point. And Yashasvi Jaiswal walks up once again and encourages Akash Deep with a few words while being in the vicinity of the batter.

16.4

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettOn a good length on the off stumpdefended by Ben Duckett.

16.3

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAkash is back to around the wicket. On a back of a length on offDuckett stays back and blocks.

16.2

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettDeep changes his angle of attack as he comes from over the wicket angled away on a good lengthDuckett defends it off the back foot. Yashasvi Jaiswal from square leg walks towards the pitch and is right in the ear of the batter.

16.1

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettOn a nagging length on offBen Duckett gets behind the line and jabs it with an angled bat towards mid on.

Over 16

15.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeJust outside the off stump on a back of a lengthplayed with a straight bat to the right of the bowler.

15.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeBowled from wide of the crease jagging back into the right-hander on a good length on middleOllie brings his bat out in front of the front pad and whips it to mid-wicket. A lot of chatter around the bat. The Indians are up and about this morning.

15.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeOn a short of a good length outside offcut away to backward point.

15.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeFOUR! Uppish but Ollie Pope gets away with it! Shaping away fuller in length around off Pope is lured into the drive and is early into the shot. It goes on the bounce to cover where the substitute fielder Abhimanyu Easwaranfails to get his body behind the ball and gets down on his knees to make the stop. Gets his hands to his left but the ball goes past him for a boundary.

15.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeOn the shorter side over offOllie hangs back and keeps it out.

15.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettPushed across the left-hander on a short of a lengthBen gets on top of it and cuts it to deep point for a run.

Over 15

14.6

Akash Deep to Ollie PopeThis is on a hard length around offOllie stands tall and stabs it down on the off side.

14.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettThis nips back a touch on a good length on the line of the off stumpDuckett is found searching for the ball a bit away from his body. The ball catches the inside edge and rolls to deep fine leg for one.

14.4

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettHoning in on the off stump on a lengthBen Duckett is slighly squared up and taps it to cover.

14.3

Akash Deep to Ollie PopeAt 137 kph attacking the front pad from over the wicket on a good lengthOllie Pope brings his bat out in front. Ekes out an inside edge down to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

14.2

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettFuller in length on the off stumpDuckett presents a straight bat for the block but plays a bit inside the line. Gets it off the outer half to the left of gully for a single.

14.1

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettDeep begins from around the wicket and bashes the hard length on middleBen Duckett hops and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Over 14

13.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie PopeSiraj steams in from over the wicket and pitches it up around offOllie plants his front foot forward and firms the drive down the ground where it is cut off by the diving mid off fielder to his right.

13.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOUT! CLEANED HIM UP! What a finish for India to the day's play! Mohammed Siraj produces a lethal delivery to provide the first breakthrough for India! The bluff has worked as Yashasvi Jaiswal was just pushed back to deep square leg before this delivery. Siraj spears in a pinpoint yorker landing it just in front of the base of the off pole. Zak Crawley expected a short ball but is forced to bend low to squeeze it out but the ball jags in and beats the bat to smash into the stumps behind. A wicket for India on the penultimate delivery of the day and England are 50/1needing 324 runs to win. And that will be STUMPS ON DAY 3!

13.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFired into the batter on a lengthZak Crawley forces it down to mid on.

13.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyPulls the length back on offZak Crawley hops on the crease and crunches it to the covers.

13.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOutswinging delivery full and around offZak drives it to mid off.

13.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyPitched on a length outside offZak Crawley leaves it alone.

Over 13

12.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettMisfield and the 50 comes up for England! Very full and outside offBen Duckett drives it along the ground to the right of cover. Mohammed Siraj dives but the ball evades through to the deep and they cross twice. England need 324 runs to win!

12.5

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyOnto the pads on a lengthZak Crawley tries to flick it but wears on the thigh pad and the ball then rolls in front of covers. They do get a leg bye.

12.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettToo full and on middle Ben Duckett looks to knock it to mid onbut closes the bat early and the ball goes off the leading edge to deep backward point. They cross.

12.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettDeviates away from a length outside offBen Duckett offers no shot at it.

12.2

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyThe stumps are aimed again by Krishna full and on middleZak Crawley pushes it to the left of mid on and calls Ben through for a quick single.

12.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAttacks the stumps full in lengthBen steers it away through square leg for a single.

Over 12

11.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOh a whistler of a delivery! Keeps it full and around offstraightening just enough to flirt past the outside edge as Zak tries to drive straight without footwork.

11.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyHits the deck hard swinging away outside offZak Crawley is happy to leave.

11.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyPitched a yard behind full and nipping in on offZak defends it off the inner half of the bat to square leg.

11.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettHard length on middle Ben Duckett stays in the crease lets the ball arriveopens the bat face late to guide it away to deep backward point. They stroll for a single.

11.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn middle on a lengthnudged off the back foot to mid-wicket.

11.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettPitched wide on off full in lengthBen Duckett shoulders arms to it.

Over 11

10.6

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyCannoned fuller and on middle Zak Crawley drills it down the ground. But since the man at mid on is very straighthe cuts it off to his left.

10.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn middle and leg on a good lengthnudged wide of mid-wicket for a single.

10.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOuch that must have hurt! Back of a length cutting back in with extra bounce. Ben Duckett is caught in the crease to work it to the leg sidebut gets a nasty blow on the left glove.

10.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAn appeal for caught behind from Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill from behind the stumps but Prasidh Krishna turns around and walks back to the bowling mark. Just outside offnipping away from the good length. Ben Duckett is forced to play at it and the ball zips past the outside edge.

10.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettThis one nips in from offon the good length. Ben Duckett covers the stumps and works it to mid on.

10.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettPrasidh Krishna is back on. Moves away late off the seam full and outside off Ben pokes at it to blockand is beaten on the outside edge.

Over 10

9.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyNip-backer from middleon a length. Zak Crawley pushes at the delivery from the crease but misses and the ball thuds his thigh pad.

9.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn top of middle and off hard lengthZak Crawley walks forward and steers it to the point region.

9.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyJags in from outside off on a lengthZak Crawley punches it to mid on.

9.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFull and on middleBen flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single.

9.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettEDGED AND FOUR! Pushed across off full in length Ben Duckett flashes hard at itbut gets a thick outside edge and the ball shoots wide of the gully fielder to his left for a boundary.

9.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFull and on offBen Duckett prods forward and blocks it out to short cover.

Over 9

8.6

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyGood length on offpunched to wide mid off.

8.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettMisfield from Ravindra Jadeja! That doesn't happen often! Full and on middle Duckett heaves across to the left of mid on where Ravindra Jadeja dives to stop the ballbut the ball gets past him. Gets up on his feet and manages to chase the ball before the ropes. By the time the batters run three.

8.4

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettFuller delivery on the stumpsBen Duckett push-drives it straight down the ground for a couple of runs as mid on cuts it off to his left.

8.3

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAngling into the stumps on a lengthBen Duckett knocks it to the left of the bowler to mid on.

8.2

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettShort and outside offBen hangs back and taps it out to cover.

8.1

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAround the stumps short of a length skidding through the deck on offBen Duckett squares up and keeps it out to the off side.

Over 8

7.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn the back of a length slightly outside offZak Crawley watchfully leaves it. Final 30 minutes of the day coming up.

7.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyGood length on off shaping awayZak presses forward and blocks it out confidently.

7.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettTouch full and on the stumps Ben clips it along the ground to backward square leg and the ball is cut off to his left by Abhimanyu Easwaranthe substitute fielder. One taken.

7.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFOUR! There's the pressure-releasing stroke! A bit too full and just outside offBen Duckett weighs on the front foot and caresses it through wide mid off for a boundary.

7.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettHard length on the stumpsturned to backward square leg.

7.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOh almost chopped on! Begins from over the stumps does Siraj and fires in at the stumps on a length with an inward shape. Ben Duckett is cramped for room and tries to work it to the leg side. But gets an inside edge onto the pad and the ball then rolls just beside the off pole. Duckett tries to kick the ball awaybut misses to do so.

Over 7

6.6

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyBack-to-back maidens for India! Back of a length angled down leg Zak Crawley looks to nudge it acrossbut misses to connect.

6.5

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyBEAUTY! Shapes in and then curves away late from the batter on a good length. Zak Crawley is drawn forward to block plays inside the line and the ball flirts past the outside edgeon the way to the keeper.

6.4

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyIn front of the stumps on a fuller lengthZak pushes it to mid on.

6.3

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyBig swing and a miss! Pitched just around offnipping away on a shortish length. Zak Crawley swings rashly at it and connects only with thin air.

6.2

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyCuts into the batter off the deck on a good length around middle and leg. Zak Crawley is undone by the extra bounce as he looks to push it straightand wears it on the thigh pad.

6.1

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyThe stumps are attacked on a lengthZak punches it straight down the ground and the ball is cut off by mid on.

Over 6

5.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFull toss and gets away with itdoes Prasidh Krishna! On middle and Ben Duckett miscues the heave across to square leg. A maiden over from 'Skiddy'.

5.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettNagging length on offBen punches it to mid off.

5.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettBEATEN! Tight line! Just around off and jagging in a shade on a good length. Ben Duckett plays a loose shot. Tries to punch the ball away from the bodyand is beaten on the outside edge.

5.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn middle on a hard lengthBen Duckett is squared up and bunts it onto the surface.

5.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettMisses the yorker by a yard does Prasidh on middleBen Duckett flicks it to square leg.

5.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettSpeared fuller and outside off Ben pushes it with the inner half of the batand straight to the bowler.

Over 5

4.6

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyAttacks the stumps on a hard length 136 kphZak clips it to short mid-wicket.

4.5

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyFull and straight on middle Crawley forces the drivestraight to mid off.

4.4

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettNips in from outside offon a yard behind fuller length. Ben Duckett pushes at the delivery to block and gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.

4.3

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettSlides it down leg on a lengthBen Duckett misses the flick and Dhruv Jurel flings to his right to gather the ball.

4.2

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettA bit of yes and no but no harm done! Length on off Duckett punches it in front of short cover. Zak runs a few yardsbut Duckett sends him back on a sharp and loud 'No' call.

4.1

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettPitched full and on middle Ben flicks it past mid-wicket and pushes hard for the second runchallenging Jadeja's arm.

Over 4

3.6

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Into the gap! Fired on a lengthbut well outside off. Zak Crawley climbs on the width and cuts it crisply through point for a cracking boundary. England have started run-a-ball in the chase.

3.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettIN THE AIR... Lands just safe! Aggression from Duckett as he mistimes this length ball in the air off the toe-end of the bat. Luckily for himthe ball lands in the vacant mid off region and is chased by Siraj from the covers. One taken.

3.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn top of off on a good lengthDuckett hangs back and blocks it solidly.

3.3

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyPitched fuller outside offZak cracks it through covers for a single.

3.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAngled across off on a lengthBen Duckett stays back and punches it to deep backward point for a single.

3.1

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyGood-length delivery outside offZak cuts it to deep point for an easy single.

Over 3

2.6

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettWell bowled! Digs it short and outside off with some extra kick. Ben Duckett sways away from the line to leave.

2.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAttacks the stumps from around the stumps. Fuller delivery on middle and leg. Ben Duckett tries to work it across to the leg sidebut inside edges onto the pad. The ball lobs in front of him and drops on the pitch. Duckett sniffs a single but Akash Deep sprints towards the ball and he has to retreat.

2.5

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyNo Ball called for overstepping! Length ball on the stumps tucked to the leg sidebehind square for a single.

2.4

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyVicious delivery! Back of a length kicks off the deck on off Zak Crawley pushes the bat in front to deal with the extra bouncebut misses and is hit on the right bicep.

2.3

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Cracked away! Short of a length outside off Zak Crawley stands tall and cuts it through backward point. Siraj from deep cover sprints to his left and tries to stop the ball by putting his foot in the waybut the ball evades him into the fence.

2.2

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyPlay and a miss! Back of a length outside off Zak Crawley plays from the crease with his feet going nowhere. Tries to slash it hard to the off sidebut misses.

2.1

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyGentle shape away from the batter on a good length outside offCrawley leaves it alone.

Over 2

1.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettPushed across the batter on a back of a lengthBen Duckett pushes at the delivery away from his body. Gets it off the outer half to backward point.

1.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFull and at the stumps Duckett wrists it off the pads towards Yashasvi Jaiswal at backward square legwho is not entirely back on the ropes but a few yards in.

1.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettA better line on middle on a nagging lengthDuckett pushes it to mid on from the back foot.

1.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! And again! Fuller but this curves on the padsBen Duckett flicks it uppishly but wide of the man at square leg to his left for four more.

1.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Ben Duckett is on his way! This is too straight from over the wicket on a short of a lengthDuckett hops and glances it off the hips to deep fine leg for a boundary.

1.1

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyStarts off with a length delivery around offZak cracks the drive to deep cover for a single.

Over 1

0.6

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettSliding down leg on a lengthBen Duckett lets it through.

0.5

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettA loud shout for LBW but not given! Akash Deep indicates that it is going down leg and India do not take the review. This is bowled from wide of the crease on a good length on middleBen Duckett gets behind the line of the ball for the block. Ends up playing outside the line and is rapped high on the front pad.

0.4

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettOn the fuller side and it is sprayed down legleft alone by Ben Duckett. Dhruv Jurel gathers to his left.

0.3

Akash Deep to Ben DuckettAkash switches to around the wicket for the left-hander on middle on a good lengthDuckett presses back and works it to mid-wicket.

0.2

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyZak Crawley and England are away! On a back of a length outside off Crawley stands tall and punches it to the left of mid off. Yashasvi Jaiswal at deep covergets across to his right and keeps it down to a single.

0.1

Akash Deep to Zak CrawleyThis nips away off the deck on a good length outside offZak Crawley shoulders arms.

Both sides will enjoy a well-earned break after a gruelling five-match series. England’s home Test summer is done. Next up, they host South Africa for three ODIs and three T20Is in September. Their next red-ball challenge will be the Ashes in Australia later this year. India, meanwhile, shift focus to the Asia Cup next month, followed by a home Test series against West Indies in October. That’s all from us for now, but there’s plenty of cricket to look forward to. The second Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand begins Thursday, while the ODI series between West Indies and Pakistan starts Friday. On the domestic front, The Hundred kicks off Tuesday. Take care and goodbye!

Since the series has ended in a draw, both Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes will be awarded the Pataudi Medal. Before the presentation, the two skippers stand in front of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the customary photographs. Both sides had their 'what could have been' moments across the matches, so a drawn series feels just right. England were the favourites coming into this series and, having led 2-1, had two cracks at closing it out but couldn’t finish the job. India, with a new-look side and a young captain, have punched above their weight and will take great heart from this result.

The skipper of England, Ben Stokes, says it’s always difficult when you can’t actively participate in a game, but it was another hard-fought contest that went right down to Day 5. He reflects on what he calls an amazing series to be a part of and admits there's disappointment in not getting over the line. He says he his incredibly proud of his team and would have loved to win the series, but it just wasn’t meant to be. Stokes has high praise for Chris Woakes, saying there was never any question in Woakes’ mind about going out to bat. Adds that it just shows how much it means to these players to represent their country. He also acknowledges the fight shown by India and says he is sure Shubman Gill will be equally proud of how his team battled through. Mentions that India vs England is always a massive series, and emotions inevitably pour out once the game is on the line. Further says that it just shows the passion and desire of everyone who walks out to represent their country. Shares that he is really happy with how it went for him with the ball. Says that rehab starts now for him to get ready for the Ashes in November.

The Indian captain, Shubman Gill, is India's PLAYER OF THE SERIES, adjudged by England coach, Brendon McCullum. He collects the medal and a bottle of champagne from one of the dignitaries and walks up for a chat. He is all smiles and calls the series fantastic. Says every game went into the final day, which shows both sides came with their A-game. Adds that captaincy becomes much easier when you have bowlers like Siraj and Prasidh in the side. Says the way they responded was magnificent. Highlights that they were confident even on Day 4 despite being under the pump. Points that after a couple of wickets fell, they knew England were under pressure. On Siraj, he says he gave his all in every spell he bowled. On being asked whether a 2-2 scoreline reads fair, he agrees that it is a fair reflection and says it shows how passionate both sides were throughout the series. Calls his batting very rewarding and tells that his aim was to be the best batter in the series and feels satisfied to get there. Stresses that it is about sorting things out mentally and technique-wise as well. Says that the biggest learning for him in the last six weeks is to never give up.

Harry Brook is named England's PLAYER OF THE SERIES by India's coach Gautam Gambhir. Brook says they were feeling confident with two set batters at the crease and thought they could easily see it home. He adds that Siraj bowled exceptionally well and deserves all the success for the way he performed under pressure. Says that he expected the pitch to play a bit flatter, although the overcast conditions kept things challenging. He mentions he respects Siraj a lot and credits him for turning the game. Reflecting on Chris Woakes coming out to bat despite his injury, Brook says there was never any doubt that Woakes was going to bat. Calls it unfortunate not to cross the line but says that’s just how cricket goes. States that he felt things were going really well and, had they found a couple of big overs before he got out, the game could have been done there itself. Shares that his thought process was to score quickly and bring the target down to around 40.

Mohammed Siraj is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding performance, picking up 9 wickets in the game (4 in the first innings and 5 in the second). Dinesh Karthik is alongside him to assist with the translation. He says he feels really amazing, and everyone believed from Day 1 that they could win it. Says he kept his plans simple, to hit the right areas and wickets would fall as a bonus. Shares that when he woke in the morning, he believed that he could do it. Also shares that he downloaded a picture from Google, which said 'Believe'. On Brook’s dropped catch, he admits it was a turning point in the match. He concedes that had he taken it cleanly, the game wouldn’t have dragged on this long. He, then, appreciates Harry Brook for batting really well and then reflects on the heartbreak at Lord’s. Also shares that Ravindra Jadeja told him to back his instincts and remember his father and do it for him.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

At the start of Day 4, England needed 324 more runs for the win, and India managed to remove Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in the first 75 minutes. But then the two centurions, Joe Root and Harry Brook, ground India to dust with a 195-run stand. Brook counter-attacked, and during that phase, a crucial moment came when Siraj accidentally stepped on the boundary cushions after taking the catch while Harry was on 19. After Lunch, Brook dialled it down, but England still piled on 153 runs in the afternoon session, leaving the visitors looking flat. After Tea, Prasidh Krishna struck twice in the space of nine balls, removing Bethell and Root, and belief began to grow in the Indian camp. Krishna and Siraj charged in with adrenaline and intensity, with every ball feeling like an event, until bad light and later rain brought the day’s play to an end.

Day 3 saw a drastic shift in conditions, with the surface no longer as green as it had been earlier. India dominated the morning session under bright skies, with nightwatchman Akash Deep going on to register his maiden Test fifty. Dropped on 20 and 40 on Day 2, Yashasvi Jaiswal made England pay by bringing up his second century of the series. To their credit, the hosts responded better in the afternoon session, chipping away at the wickets, with Josh Tongue eventually finishing with a five-wicket haul. However, their hopes of restricting India’s lead to under 350 were dashed by a late assault from Washington Sundar. In their pursuit of 374, England’s start wasn’t as rapid as usual but was steady nonetheless, until Zak Crawley fell in the final over of the day, allowing the tourists to finish Day 3 on a high.

Day 2 began with the English dominance in the morning session as they wrapped up India on 224, with Gus Atkinson completing his 5-fer. Coming to bat, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley took the Indian seamers apart with a ferocious batting assault, adding 92 runs in no time. Both fell on either side of the Lunch break, triggering a collapse. Harry Brook kept the flame of the fight ignited from one end, but lacked a stable hand at the other end. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took four wickets each as England slipped from 129/1 to 247 all out, managing only a 23-run lead. In reply, India lost KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan but Yashasvi Jaiswal stepped up with a brilliant fifty to take India 52 runs ahead by Stumps. England, though, were sloppy in the field as they dropped Jaiswal twice and Sudharsan was also offered a reprieve.

Going back to where it all started, for the fifth consecutive time in the series, England won the toss and, spotting a green surface under overcast skies, Ollie Pope opted to bowl. The opening day had a fragmented rhythm, with rain interruptions breaking the flow time and again. In the passages of play that did unfold, India managed to string together a few partnerships, and several batters got starts, but none could convert, thanks to Gus Atkinson’s disciplined spell that kept the scoring in check. Josh Tongue sprayed it around but stepped up with a couple of absolute jaffas, bagging two prized scalps. England suffered a setback as Chris Woakes walked off with a dislocated left shoulder, leaving them a bowler short. India’s top order crumbled early, and skipper Shubman Gill’s run-out only deepened the damage. But Karun Nair held firm, building steady alliances with Sai Sudharsan and, later, Washington Sundar to steer India to a respectable 204 for 6 at Stumps.

England came into the 25th day of the series needing 35 runs to win, while India required 4 wickets. Jamie Overton kicked things off with a couple of boundaries, the second a bit streaky but valuable all the same. But then Mohammed Siraj took over, removing both overnight batters, Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton. England’s hopes flickered through Gus Atkinson, and in between, Prasidh Krishna landed another crucial blow. Then, in a brave act, Chris Woakes walked out with his left arm in a sling. While he didn’t face a ball and struggled to run, his presence helped Atkinson bring England within one big hit of victory. But it wasn’t to be, as Siraj landed the final blow and sealed India's narrowest win in terms of runs in Tests.

KL Rahul is the next to have a chat. He says this win means everything. He reflects on the doubts surrounding Test cricket, the constant questions about its future, but says both teams answered it well. He admits that they were put under pressure at times but they fought in every game. Says 2-2 might be a draw, but feels that this will rank right at the top for Indian Test cricket. Mentions that not having the senior pros like Rohit, Virat and Ashwin in the side took them a couple of weeks to settle in. He feels that everyone asking him about the English conditions made him realise that he has stepped into a different role to guide the youngsters in the team. He is full of praise for Shubman Gill. Calls him a phenomenal captain who led from the front and showed immense character. He believes that Gill will take India to greater heights in the format.

The man of the moment for India, Mohammed Siraj is up for a chat with Dinesh Karthik. Siraj says he was just focusing on bowling in the right areas and was not too concerned if he conceded a boundary. Says his only aim was to pick wickets for his country. On being asked about Brook's dropped catch, he admits that he didn't think he would tread on the boundary after taking the catch. Calls it a match-changing moment as he mentions Brook went into a T20 mode. Reflects that they were well behind in the game after that dropped catch, but he kept believing in himself that he could turn the game from any point and feels happy to do it for his country.

There is nothing quite like Test cricket! India looked down and out on Day 4, but have risen from the ashes to pull off one of the greatest Test wins. England are left crestfallen. At 332 for 4, needing just 42 more, the game was theirs to lose and to fall short from there will sting. These two teams have delivered a series for the ages, and given how closely fought it was, 2-2 feels like a fair result.

The batters get together for a chat. Dhruv Jurel has taken off one glove this time.

Chris Woakes is grimacing in pain as he completes the second run. Walks over to his partner for a chat.

Usually, we have seen keepers taking one glove off, but Dhruv Jurel had both gloves on.

Does the field come up now? No, the field stays back.

Shubman Gill from the slips walks up to have a chat with Mohammed Siraj.

Akash Deep has pushed himself right on the long on fence. One extra man goes down to the deep mid-wicket boundary.

And here comes Chris Woakes. Quite remarkable scenes as Woakes walks out with his left arm tucked in a sling inside the sweater. The Oval crowd is up on its feet to welcome England's wounded warrior.

Gully is pushed back to deep third. Just the two men in the slip cordon then.

England will be disappointed because the batters had set off for a leg bye before the finger was raised but since it was given out, the ball became dead at that moment and the run will not count. In a game of fine margins like this, every run is vital.

India had a decision to make about the new ball. The current ball is still offering assistance and India are continuing with it.

Unbelievable scenes at The Oval. Here comes Josh Tongue with England needing 20 runs while India need 2 wickets.

Chris Woakes has been spotted in the dressing room in whites.

Gus Atkinson walks out to bat.

Gone? There was a noise but Kumar Dharmasena walks over to Ahsan Raza. He wants to check if the catch was clean. One replay is enough to confirm the fairness of the catch and the UltraEdge confirms the edge.

A bit of rain in the air.

No surprises as Mohammed Siraj will operate from the other end.

All in readiness for the final act of the series to commence. As expected, England opted for the heavy roller. The crowd has filled in nicely, not wanting to miss a moment. Shubman Gill has his players for one final huddle. Nasser Hussain mentions that Chris Woakes has been practising batting left-handed to protect his injured left shoulder. Prasidh Krishna is at the top of his mark and raring to go. Jamie Overton is on strike. Here we go!

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta informs that it is an overcast morning and reckons the surface still has something in it for the bowlers. He mentions that it will not be easy for the new batter. With the outfield being dry, he feels there is no danger of the ball getting wet if it travels outside the square.

Rain, rain, please stay away! Varun Aaron reports from The Oval that rain is expected around 10.45 am local time, about 15 minutes before the scheduled start, and could continue until around 12 to 12.30 pm. It is overcast at the moment but importantly, dry, and let’s hope it stays that way. Tickets are sold out for today, and usually in this part of the world, spectators are offered a refund if fewer than 15 overs are bowled. That will not be the case today, though, as there will be no refund if even a single ball is bowled - fair or unfair?

For the hosts, this pause could manifest as mounting anxiety or a welcome reset. With Jamie Smith still at the crease, England will believe this match remains theirs. But if this series has taught us anything, predicting Test cricket outcomes would be naive. So let us resist that temptation. Instead, let us prepare to watch, absorb, and treasure whatever precious moments remain of this remarkable series. The first ball of the series’ final act is not far away. Stay with us as history prepares to unfold in this ceaselessly chaotic contest.

Yet the mathematics remain stark. With 35 runs needed and four wickets in hand, and as mentioned by Root in the presser, that Woakes will come out to bat. The visitors wouldn’t have wanted to leave the field, especially after controlling those final 8-9 overs with clinical precision. But the rain arrived, splashing away their momentum. This overnight break might prove providence in disguise, offering weary bodies recovery time, particularly for someone like Mohammed Siraj, whose bowling has been powered by pure heart throughout this series.

But cricket rarely follows a linear path. Both batters departed within 36 runs, and suddenly India glimpsed a pathway back. England slipped from 301/3 to 337/6, and the contest shifted once again. India’s second surge came through sustained pressure that slowly suffocated. Just when their fuel tanks seemed empty, the pace trio detected cracks and drove through with renewed vigour. Runs dried up, the sweet spot went missing, and the ball veered enough. Post Brook’s dismissal, the Indian bowlers maintained discipline by targeting stumps with precision. Gradually, the rewards began to flow.

It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves, and England climbed with a remarkable purpose. The foundation was laid by their batting order, or shall we say, Bazball in its most sublime expression. Still 268 runs adrift, Joe Root and Harry Brook embarked on what seemed the most audacious of missions. India appeared flat on the ground, with their resolve cracking under the relentless Yorkshire partnership that added 195 runs with unwavering intent, both scoring respective centuries.

Day 25. Dare we say, few would have imagined this Test reaching its final day, especially after the way the match has unfolded. Yet here we are, on the fifth day of the fifth and final Test. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 2025, has produced a perfect advertisement for Test cricket. The patience, resilience, and extraordinary skill that have been on display have definitely elevated the series beyond mere statistics. This is cricket that leaves an indelible mark. A warm welcome to what promises to be a day that will echo through cricketing laurels.

... DAY 5, FIRST SESSION ...

Chris Woakes was spotted in his whites, sling on his left shoulder, and if it comes down to it, we might just see him walk out to bat. England will have the option of using the roller tomorrow, and they will surely go for the heavy one in an attempt to settle the surface before knocking off the remaining 35 runs. India had England under the pump when play was halted and would have loved to return this evening with their supporters right behind them. Still, the bowlers will now get a good night’s rest and return fresh for one final burst. A gripping finale to a gripping series awaits us on Monday, 4th August. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). See you then. Cheers!

India struggled to create even a half-chance as the Yorkshire duo of master and apprentice went on to notch up centuries in a commanding 195-run stand. Brook fell while trying to cut loose after reaching his ton, but it was the departure of Jacob Bethell that truly injected life into the Indian camp. The sustained pressure from Siraj and Krishna eventually told on Root. From that point on, it felt like the middle of the bat had vanished. The two Jamies, Smith and Overton, were under immense pressure, and the runs dried up completely. India's bowlers tightened the screws, and suddenly, every run felt hard-earned. Just as the tension was peaking, bad light, followed by rain brought play to a halt, and we never got back on.

England came into Day 4 needing 324 runs, and Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope went through the first 40 minutes or so unscathed before India hit back to remove both of them. The arrival of Harry Brook changed the complexion of the game, with Mohammed Siraj accidentally trodding on the boundary cushion after taking Brook’s catch on 19, adding to it. Brook put India on the back foot and forced them into a defensive approach after lunch with more passive field settings. Credit to Harry for adapting well as he played the field smartly, rotating the strike with singles and twos.

Well, that was quick! The umpires have pulled the plug. It is STUMPS on Day 4. So, we will be going into the 25th day of the series with everything still to play for. Who would have thought this Test would go into Day 5 when Harry Brook and Joe Root were cruising towards victory earlier in the day? But that’s been the story of this series, twists and turns arriving when least expected.

UPDATE - 10.29 pm IST (4.59 pm GMT) - The match officials have put their umbrellas down, so it looks like the rain has stopped. There is still waterlogged on the covers, and the ground staff are waiting around the edges. Varun Aaron reports that conditions have brightened up, but the ground staff are yet to start removing the covers. Are they expecting another shower? Umpire Ahsan Raza has walked up to the English dressing room to update Ollie Pope and his men about the situation.

UPDATE - 10.24 pm IST (4.54 pm GMT) - It is down to a mizzle now but the ground staff have made their way out to the centre.

UPDATE - 10.20 pm IST (4.50 pm GMT) - The rain has eased a bit but it is still coming down. We are hearing that play must resume by 11.12 pm IST (5.42 pm GMT) to allow for any further action today. If it does, play can go on until 12 am IST (6.30 pm GMT).

UPDATE - 10.14 pm IST (4.44 pm GMT) - Pfft. Not pleasing news at all. It is raining heavily now in London. Hence, we might be in for a longer delay here. The side covers are also being brought in to protect the outfield now.

What a great advertisement this series has been for Test cricket. It’s the 24th day, and yet the energy and intensity haven’t dipped for a moment. This has been Test cricket at its absolute best. The ball hasn’t found the middle of the bat for several overs now. Earlier, Brook and Root made batting look effortless, but it’s been a different story for those who followed. Post the wickets of Brook and Root, anyone else on strike found it extremely difficult to settle in. The ball thudded into the pads countless times, with the pacers relentlessly targeting the stumps and getting considerable movement off the pitch and through the air. And now, with the new ball just 3.4 overs away, India would’ve wanted play to continue, especially after Root’s dismissal had them tightening the screws. For England, though, this break might just be the breather they needed to regroup and shake off the pressure.

Oh my goodness! The lightmeter is out! And the on-field umpires feel that the artificial light has taken over the natural light and it is not safe enough to continue. The players are being requested to go off the field now as the play has been halted due to BAD LIGHT! There were some spits and drops of rain as well, but it seems it is not that heavy. Maybe one needs a dark background to spot the raindrops. But as things stand, the white sheets of covers are being brought in by the ground staff. They place it on the pitch and the squares. But this doesn't look like a long delay, as the aerial visuals do show clear skies in the vicinity of the ground. Stay tuned for further updates.

Game stopped due to : Bad Light

Decision sent upstairs by the on-field umpires. Is that a bump ball on the way to the keeper? The Indians have appealed for a caught behind. UltraEdge comes up and the spike appears when the ball hits the ground first, with the bat fairly behind the ball. The third umpire says he has not got any conclusive evidence of the ball hitting the bottom of the bat. And NOT OUT loads up on the big screen.

Whoa! Jamie Overton pulled out at the last moment when Krishna was about to deliver. He points out some movement in the crowd, behind the bowler's arm, and bails out for the second time as well. Ready to continue finally...

Chris Woakes is seen in his whites in the English dressing room! Will he come out to bat? Not yet. Jamie Overton walks in at 8 for England.

Is that out? Looks very close and the Indians have gone upstairs to challenge the on-field decision. Nothing on UltraEdge, and the Ball Tracking projects the ball to miss the leg stump. NOT OUT!

Jamie Smith walks in at 7.

Prasidh Krishna (19-2-107-1) is back on. He replaces Akash Deep.

Siraj misses the run up. Walks back to reload.

Mohammed Siraj (21-3-91-2) to bowl from the other end.

Another attempt for a ball change from India. This time, Ravindra Jadeja hands the ball to Ahsan Raza, the on-field umpire. It cleanly passes through the ring and we are good to continue.

Well, it has considerably brightened up in London now as we welcome you all for the final session of the day. The umps and players make their way out to the middle. Joe Root, on 98, and Jacob Bethell walk out to resume with the bat. Akash Deep to begin the attack after Tea for India. England need 57 runs to win, India need 6 wickets. It is all set up for the final act. Here we go...

UPDATE - 8.51 pm IST (3.21 pm GMT) - Good news! The covers are coming off now and the stumps have also been erected. Joe Root and Jacob Bethell can be seen in the English dressing room, padded up and ready to get to the middle. As we speak, the ground staff are dragging the ropes across the outfield to clear up any lingering moisture.

UPDATE - 8.46 pm IST (3.16 pm GMT) - It seems that the drizzle has relented. But the pitch and the squares remain under covers for now. And the latest official word is that the play will resume at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT).

... DAY 4, THIRD SESSION ...

The moment England’s target dipped below triple digits, there was a visible drop in energy from the Indian camp, shoulders slumped, the pace tapered off, and a few basic fielding errors crept in to compound their troubles. Gill looked increasingly out of ideas, with absolutely nothing falling in India’s favour. With pace back as the last roll of the dice, Akash Deep did finally manage to fish out Brook after a beast of a knock as the session crawled to its end. Post Brook's departure, there was a phase where the energy was back in the Indian camp and a couple of chances were created as well. But Root and Bethell coasted England through. With just 57 runs needed now, it is England's game to lose from here and India will need to produce something miraculous to turn the tide from here. The post-Tea session should be the final session of this series. Stick around.

Siraj’s heavy workload began to show, while Akash Deep struggled to make any impression in the afternoon. The pitch offered little, and apart from the odd ball that jagged back in sharply, there was no real menace. Krishna’s short-ball ploy fizzled out as the ball lost its bite with each passing over. Spin was called upon in tandem but India didn't get what they were desperately in search of. Brook mounted a spectacular hundred as England raced away to their target.

India’s hopes of chipping away at the wickets were firmly extinguished by Joe Root and Harry Brook, who stood tall after Lunch and gave the visitors no breathing space. Their partnership was built on the template of relentless strike rotation, as singles and twos flowed steadily, keeping the scoreboard ticking without ever resorting to risk. Brook, more measured than adventurous, didn’t chase anything extravagant, yet both batters found the boundary often enough to keep the pressure on. His pre-lunch counterattack had already nudged India into a defensive mindset, unsettling their lines and lengths. As the ball softened, batting became noticeably easier. Root brought up his fifty, and the stand soon went into triple figures.

SESSION SUMMARY - 28 Overs, 153 Runs, and 1 Wicket. It had started to drizzle before the final delivery of the session and it seems like the rain has just gotten a bit heavy now. The covers are brought in and placed on the pitch and the squares. Joe Root and Jacob Bethell sprint towards the English dressing room, protecting their bats. At the start of the day's play, we did mention that over the years, Bazball has made the cricketing world realise that they will go and hunt down the target of any might. And here they are, on the cusp of pulling off an absolute heist. The scars of Headingley are back in the Indian camp as the task has gotten much, much steeper than they would have expected.

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

With two minutes remaining, this could well be the final over before Tea. Siraj to continue.

India were flat on the field before Brook's departure, but that wicket has brought back some voices behind the bat now.

Jacob Bethell is in at 6.

Akash Deep (16-2-65-0) returns for another spell. He replaces Washington Sundar.

Siraj is not quite pleased with the landing area. One of the members of the ground staff rushes out with a hammer to flatten it out. Meanwhile, Gill walks up to Siraj to have a detailed chat. Harry Brook helps himself with a banana and gulps some pickle juice as well. All good to continue now.

Mohammed Siraj (18-3-68-2) is called back into the attack. Perhaps Gill’s last roll of the dice in search of a breakthrough. He replaces Jadeja.

The ring is out again. The ball is handed to the on-field umpire Ahsan Raza. Meanwhile, the two English batters help themselves with some fluids. Gill's another attempt to change the ball does not work as the ball passes through the hoop comfortably.

Spin is brought in tandem now. Ravindra Jadeja (3-0-16-0) switches ends and replaces Prasidh Krishna.

It has started to drizzle now. But not that heavy as of now to halt the play. Given the position England find themselves in, they’ll be keen to stay out there as long as possible. On the other hand, India wouldn’t mind a brief interruption, as it will offer their pacers a much-needed breather.

Washington Sundar (2-0-9-0) is back on. He replaces Ravindra Jadeja.

DRINKS BREAK! It has been all England so far in the afternoon session and they are running away with the game. Harry Brook and Joe Root have looked at ease, and Brook’s assault before lunch has pushed India into a defensive mindset. From the very start of this session, the fields have been on the passive side, allowing England to rotate strike comfortably. Apart from a couple of deliveries that nipped back sharply, the surface has not offered much. India look flat in the field and will be hoping for a spark to turn things around. Shubman Gill turns to Ravindra Jadeja in search of a breakthrough.

Mohammed Siraj feels that the ball has gone out of shape and he takes it over to Kumar Dharmasena for a check. The ball has passed the test and we are good to go.

Mohammed Siraj pulls out of the run-up. He is not feeling comfortable wearing the brace and hands it over to Kumar Dharmasena. The lights are on at The Oval as it has gone dark.

A couple of members from the Indian medical staff are applying a brace on Siraj's left knee.

Shubman Gill was heard on the stump mic a couple of overs back asking Akash Deep whether he had taken the injection, suggesting that something might be troubling the pacer physically. Here's Deep back into the attack with Dhruv Jurel up to the stumps. 13-2-44-0 so far for Akash.

Time for spin. Here's Washington Sundar. A slip in place to start with.

Washington Sundar is going off the field. Narayan Jagadeesan replaces him on the park.

Mohammed Siraj (12-3-44-2) to steam in from the other end.

Welcome back for what promises to be another enthralling session, one that could well determine the fate of this Test. There is a bit of cloud cover as the Yorkshire pairing of Joe Root and Harry Brook stride out to the middle. Shubman Gill gathers his men in a huddle for some last words. Prasidh Krishna will kickstart proceedings with the ball for India. A slip and a gully in place for Brook. Let's play...

... DAY 4, SECOND SESSION ...

Brook’s counterpunch has shifted the pressure back on India after all the chatter around the bat early in the session. It has forced the visitors to rethink their plans, so this break will come as a welcome pause. Expect Root to play at his natural tempo while Brook continues to take his chances. India, however, will not mind him playing that way as it creates avenues for a wicket. There has been enough in the surface to trouble the batters and you are never really in as a batter here. Prasidh Krishna, hitting the deck hard, has looked threatening, as has Mohammed Siraj. They could well open the attack after lunch. When Shubman Gill decides to turn to spin will be an interesting call. Join us back at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) for the second session.

Joe Root was not at his fluent best at the crease, while Harry Brook took his time early on before launching a counterattack in typical fashion. He was offered a reprieve on 19, when Siraj stepped on the boundary cushions after completing the catch. In the three overs where Brook went on the offensive, England smashed 34 runs before a touch of serendipity brought the session to a close.

The tourists picked up right where they left off yesterday with disciplined bowling. A gripping battle unfolded between Ben Duckett and Mohammed Siraj, and though Siraj could not dismiss the left-hander himself, India's plan to make Duckett drive straight paid off. With that breakthrough, Prasidh Krishna grew in confidence and bowled well in tandem with Siraj. Siraj then removed Ollie Pope for the second time in the match, just as England were starting to build momentum.

SESSION SUMMARY - 24.1 overs, 114 runs and 2 wickets. An entertaining session with momentum swinging both ways and the honours just about even at the end of it. While India were up and about with the wickets of Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, Harry Brook’s late assault has swung some momentum back England’s way.

Last over before lunch coming up.

Prasidh Krishna to continue. Mohammed Siraj is back on the park.

That should be it for Mohammed Siraj in this spell. Siraj is going off the field, possibly for a breather. Narayan Jagadeesan comes on as the substitute.

Harry Brook is in at number 5.

DRINKS BREAK! It's been a fascinating first hour of play at The Oval, with a proper tussle between bat and ball. Duckett and Pope began cautiously, navigating the early movement with care. Duckett, involved in a lively brawl with several plays and misses against Siraj, gradually found his rhythm and brought up a well-earned fifty. But the bowling change did the trick for India as Prasidh Krishna tempted him into a loose stroke and found the breakthrough. Krishna has looked sharp and with a bit of overcast conditions, the ball has just done enough mischief to keep the batters honest. However, England would be the happier side if they see through the remaining session without any loss of a wicket. We have enough time left in this Test and the pressure is more on the Indian side to pick up wickets. The tourists would be keen to get Root fished out before Lunch. Another gripping hour to follow.

England's finest, Joe Root, walks in at 4.

Prasidh Krishna (5-1-23-0) replaces Akash Deep from the Vauxhall End.

Akash Deep (5-1-15-0) to bowl from the other end.

We are in all readiness for Day 4 to commence at the Kennington Oval. Remember, today, like yesterday, the first session will last two hours, followed by two extended sessions later in the day. The umpires and players punctually make their way out to the middle. The Indians scatter out of the brief team huddle and take their respective positions. Ben Duckett, unbeaten on 34, is joined by the English captain, Ollie Pope, at the crease. Mohammed Siraj (3.5-1-11-1) to complete his remaining over. Here we go...

PITCH REPORT - Varun Aaron is pitchside. He says it is still a good batting wicket and does not see too many demons in the surface but expects some lateral movement and uneven bounce. Mentions that there are quite a few divots when bowling from the Pavilion End, especially around the fifth stump line, which could aid movement back into the right-handers, something Mohammed Siraj can exploit. Believes that accuracy will be key for the Indian bowlers.

The sun is out for the second day in a row at The Oval, so it should make for good batting conditions. England have used the heavy roller, which should keep the surface settled for the first half hour or so.

Yet, this is no time for comfort. England bat deep, and their linchpin, Joe Root, is still waiting in the wings. If there’s one thing Bazball has taught us over the years, it’s that this side doesn’t tiptoe toward targets. They hunt them down with intent and audacity. One thing’s clear. Indian bowlers need to bring their A-game today. The chase is on, and the first hour becomes very crucial from both teams’ perspectives. The one who dominates it, will hold the aces. Confidence meets conviction, and it is all set up beautifully in this final frontier. Stay tuned as the first ball of Day 4 is just around the corner.

Batting looked far more breathable on day three, with the morning sun offering some respite and the pitch easing up just enough. But as the clouds rolled in and the light dimmed, the ball began to whisper again. England, for the most part, navigated the climax of the day unscathed, thanks to another brisk opening stand from Crawley and Duckett. Just as the ghosts of Headingley began to stir and the momentum threatened to swing England’s way, the final over delivered a twist. Siraj’s searing yorker that couldn’t have come at a better time restored equilibrium in the contest.

The equations for both sides are crystal clear. England need 324 runs, another monumental chase that would demand resilience, precision, and a touch of audacity to carve their place in history once more. India, meanwhile, are eight incisive deliveries away from sealing a second straight triumph against England at The Oval. A venue where they tasted glory in 2021 by setting a near-identical target and winning with commanding authority. The hosts, however, arrive brimming with belief, riding the high of their Leeds masterclass.

The stakes are high and the margins razor-thin. The theme of the day, fittingly, is prevention. The hosts are determined to prevent a series draw and close out the summer with a statement win. The tourists, meanwhile, are desperate to prevent a series defeat, clinging to every opportunity to turn the tide. It’s been a contest where no inch has been ceded. The pitch has offered just enough to keep bowlers interested, while batters have had to earn their keep. And through it all, cricket has stayed true, raw, riveting, and relentlessly competitive.

Sunday feels like the end, even though there are technically two days left in this Test. England’s Test summer trudges toward its conclusion through a match that’s refused to behave. It’s been messy, unpredictable, and utterly gripping. The match sits perfectly balanced, and the tension’s about to reach breaking point. Welcome to the fourth day's coverage of what could be the defining day of this entire summer.

... DAY 4, FIRST SESSION ...

Well, if you look at the scores, they have progressively increased with each innings, and especially on Day 3, batting wasn’t as tough a task as it had been over the first two days. When India came out to bowl, the ball wasn’t doing plenty, but there was enough in the surface, particularly the bounce, to catch the English openers by surprise. India will hope that it does more come Day 4 and doesn’t ease out. England did hunt down 371 at Headingley, but that came on a much better surface. 374 has never been chased successfully in Tests at The Oval, so if Ollie Pope and Co. manage to pull it off, history will indeed be made. Day 4 might well be the final day of the series. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but as always, we will be with you early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

England managed to strike in quick succession with the second new ball through Josh Tongue, and at that point, with nine down, India’s lead stood at 334. However, Washington Sundar launched an assault, racing to a 39-ball fifty and pushing the total well past 350. The tourists, who began the day with a 52-run lead, finished with a lead of 373, with Tongue finishing with a five-wicket haul.

The second session saw Jaiswal bring up his hundred, but it was also a phase of course correction from England. Having been a touch too short in the first session, the English pace attack adjusted their lengths well to reap the rewards. While the flurry of wickets the hosts were after did not materialise, by striking at regular intervals, they did not allow India to run away with the game.

Earlier, the day began under bright blue skies in stark contrast to the overcast conditions of the first two days. It was not just the picture overhead that had changed. The 22 yards had a different look too, with the greenish tinge giving way to a browner surface. That meant batting was not as challenging as before. Akash Deep cashed in during the morning session with a maiden Test fifty in a 107-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

A dramatic end to another captivating day of cricket! India finish on a high. The job was nearly done for England, but that late dent takes some shine off what was otherwise a steady start. The scoring from the openers wasn’t as brisk as they usually prefer, but to India's credit, they maintained disciplined lines and had well-thought-out in-out fields to cut down the boundaries. Ben Duckett took a nasty blow on the left hand and managed to hold firm, but his partner fell on what ended up being the last ball of the day.

Zak Crawley pulls out with Mohammed Siraj charging in. Looks like someone moved behind the bowler's arm.

We have 3 minutes left in the day and this should be the final over.

There are 8 minutes left in the day, so we should be able to squeeze in a couple more overs before stumps.

Halt! A nasty blow on the left hand for Ben Duckett. The physio is out to check on Duckett. The southpaw is ready to resume, or is he? Ben puts the gloves back on and grimaces in pain. Zak Crawley walks over to check on his partner. Duckett is now finally ready to resume.

Mohammed Siraj comes into the attack, replacing Prasidh Krishna.

Prasidh Krishna to operate from the other end.

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