Sun Aug 03 10:52:44 UTC 2025: ## India on Brink of Series-Levelling Win Against England
**London, England -** India is closing in on a crucial victory against England in the fifth Test at The Oval, potentially leveling the series and retaining the prestigious Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. After setting a target of 374, India has already claimed two key wickets, leaving England at 86/2 after 24 overs on Day 4.
Prasidh Krishna’s re-introduction into the attack proved immediately fruitful, dismissing England opener Ben Duckett shortly after he reached his half-century. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj struck a vital blow on the final ball of Day 3, removing Zak Crawley.
India’s strong second innings performance, spearheaded by a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal and significant contributions from Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, allowed them to build a commanding lead.
With Ollie Pope and Joe Root currently at the crease, India needs just eight more wickets to secure the win and avoid a series defeat. The pressure is on England to mount a significant chase and keep their hopes of a series victory alive.
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