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**England Fight Back After Early Wickets in 5th Test, Trail India by 59**
**London, England** – England mounted a spirited response on Day 2 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval, reaching 165/3 after 31 overs. After India’s lower order collapsed early in the day, adding minimal runs to their overnight score, England’s openers came out swinging. Zak Crawley (50) and Ben Duckett forged a rapid 92-run partnership before India struck back with quick wickets of Crawley and Ollie Pope.
Joe Root and Harry Brook are currently at the crease, attempting to build a substantial partnership and overhaul India’s lead of 59 runs.
The day wasn’t without drama, featuring heated exchanges between Joe Root and Indian bowler Prasidh Krishna, as well as a controversial send-off of Ben Duckett by Akash Deep after claiming his wicket.
India will need a strong bowling performance to restrict England’s progress and maintain their advantage in the match, knowing they need a win to level the five-Test series.
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