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Siraj's Spell Swings Fifth Test as India-England Series Reaches Climax
2 Aug
Summary
- Ben Duckett's aggressive batting puts England in control
- Mohammed Siraj's brilliant spell with the older ball turns the tide
- Heated exchanges between players mark a tense day of Test cricket
The fifth and final Test between India and England is poised for an enthralling conclusion after a thrilling Day 2 in London on August 1, 2025. The game swung back and forth over the course of the three sessions, with England initially gaining the upper hand before India fought back to restrict them to 247 runs.
England opener Ben Duckett put on a masterful display of batsmanship, dancing down the track and trying to hit the leather off the ball. His battle against India's Akash Deep was one of the highlights of the day. However, it was Mohammed Siraj who turned the game around with a brilliant spell using the older ball. The Indian pacer trapped Joe Root, Ollie Pope, and Jacob Bethell in front of the stumps, giving his team a crucial foothold in the match.
The day was not without its controversies, as the players from both sides engaged in several heated exchanges. Deep and Duckett were involved in an exciting on-field tussle, while Prasidh Krishna had a few words for Joe Root, who reacted angrily. Towards the end of the day's play, Sai Sudharsan also took exception to something Duckett said after being dismissed.
With India leading by 52 runs and eight wickets in hand, the stage is set for an enthralling conclusion to the final Test of the series.
