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India Tightens Grip on Fifth Test, Edges Closer to Series Tie
3 Aug
Summary
- India removes England's Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope
- England needs 210 more runs to win with 6 wickets in hand
- Mohammed Siraj becomes the leading wicket-taker in the series
On August 3rd, 2025, India has made significant progress in the fifth test against England at The Oval, putting themselves in a strong position to tie the series.
As of the lunch break on day four, England, without the injured all-rounder Chris Wookes, has reached 164-3 in their pursuit of 374 runs to win the test and clinch the series 3-1. However, India has effectively reduced England to just 6 wickets away from tying the series.
The Indian seamers have been impressive, with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep troubling the English batters. Siraj has now become the leading wicket-taker in the series, having claimed his 20th victim.
England's Harry Brook and Joe Root are currently at the crease, with Brook having been dropped on 19 by Siraj. The odds still favor India, despite England's history of chasing down big targets.
The day's play has been marked by some close calls, with Root surviving an umpire's decision and Brook being dropped. The Oval lights had to be turned on due to the gloomy conditions in London, adding to the drama of the match.
As the final day's play approaches, India will be looking to capitalize on their advantage and level the series, while England will be hoping to mount a spirited fightback and secure the series victory.
