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Karun Nair Fails to Deliver as India Fights Back in Fifth Test
2 Aug
Summary
- Karun Nair dismissed for 17 runs in India's second innings
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scores century, Akash Deep's 66 boosts India
- India leading by 223 runs, eyeing a must-win game
On August 2, 2025, Karun Nair, who had been a first-innings hero for India in the ongoing fifth Test against England, struggled to make an impact in the second innings. The right-handed batter departed for 17 runs off 32 balls, caught behind by England's Gus Atkinson.
Despite Nair's dismissal, India's batting lineup showed resilience. Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a century, while nightwatchman Akash Deep scored a gritty 66 off 94 balls, stitching a crucial 107-run partnership with Jaiswal for the third wicket. At the time of writing, India were 246/5, leading by 223 runs, with Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
Earlier in the match, India were bundled for 224 in the first innings, with Atkinson bagging a five-wicket haul for the hosts. In response, England managed 247, gaining a narrow 23-run lead. For India, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were the standout bowlers, taking four wickets each.
The fifth Test is a must-win game for Shubman Gill's team, as they look to level the series after falling 1-2 behind. With a substantial lead and two days of play remaining, India are in the driving seat, aiming to bounce back and keep their hopes alive.
