Sun Aug 03 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## England Mounts Strong Chase on Day 4 of Oval Test, Series on the Line

**London, August 3rd, 2025** – England is putting up a formidable fight in their second innings on Day 4 of the final Test against India at the Oval, setting the stage for a tense finish in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. At the time of writing, England is 339/6, with Jamie Overton and Jamie Smith at the crease, chasing a target of 374 set by India.

England’s chase got off to a solid start, with openers Jack Crawley and Ben Duckett putting on a 50-run partnership before Crawley was bowled by Mohammed Siraj on the final ball of Day 3. Duckett continued to build, reaching his half-century before falling to Prasidh Krishna. Ollie Pope also fell cheaply to Siraj, leaving England at 106/3.

The momentum shifted dramatically with a brilliant 195-run partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook. Brook smashed a rapid century off just 91 balls before being dismissed by Akash Deep for 111. Root also reached his century, his 39th in Test cricket, before falling.

Earlier, India’s second innings was built around a fine century by Yashasvi Jaiswal (118), supported by half-centuries from nightwatchman Akash Deep (66), Ravindra Jadeja (53), and Washington Sundar (53), propelling them to 396. Josh Tongue starred with the ball for England, claiming five wickets.

India’s first innings saw Karun Nair top-score with 57, as India were bowled out for 224. Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England. In response, England managed 247 in their first innings, with Jack Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53) leading the way. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took 4 wickets each for India.

This match is crucial for India, led by Shubman Gill, as a victory is necessary to level the five-match series. A draw or an England win would see the home side secure the series.

**Match Summary:**

* **India:** 224 & 396 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 118, Akash Deep 66; Josh Tongue 5-64)
* **England:** 247 (Jack Crawley 64; Mohammed Siraj 4-54, Prasidh Krishna 4-55) & 339/6 (Harry Brook 111, Joe Root 110, Ben Duckett 54)

**The final day promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the series hanging in the balance.**

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