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England and India Locked in Thrilling Cricket Finale as Rain Halts Play
3 Aug
Summary
- England needs 35 runs to win with 3 wickets left
- India needs 4 more wickets to tie the series
- Joe Root and Harry Brook hit centuries for England
The highly anticipated final Test match between England and India is set for a dramatic conclusion on Monday, August 7th, 2025, after bad light and rain forced an early end to play on Sunday.
At the close of play on day four, England was 339-6, chasing a daunting target of 374 runs to win the series. The hosts were led by impressive centuries from Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111), who had put England in a strong position to pull off another record-breaking run chase.
However, the late stumbles of Brook and Jacob Bethell have left the match finely poised, with England needing another 35 runs to win and India requiring 4 more wickets to tie the series. The visitors will be buoyed by the injury to England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who was seen with his left arm in a sling, potentially leaving the hosts with only 3 wickets left.
The thrilling finale on Monday morning is set to be a true test of nerve and skill, as England aims to clinch the series 3-1, while India fights to level the scores and force a decider. With the momentum shifting throughout the final day, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of this captivating Test match.
