Sun Aug 03 14:40:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**England on Brink of Victory as India Struggles in Oval Test**
**The Oval, London -** England stands on the cusp of victory in the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, needing just 57 runs with 5 wickets in hand on Day 4. India, on the other hand, desperately needs a quick breakthrough to salvage the match and draw the series.
The day started with England requiring 324 runs for victory and India needing 8 wickets. The morning session saw England add 114 runs while losing two wickets, but the second session belonged entirely to the home side as they piled on 153 runs for the loss of just one wicket, that of Harry Brook.
Harry Brook led the charge with a blistering century, reaching the milestone in just 91 balls, before being dismissed by Akash Deep for 111. Joe Root is currently batting at the crease, having already scored a half-century, and looking comfortable.
Earlier in the day, England opener Ben Duckett reached his half-century before falling to Prasidh Krishna. Mohammad Siraj picked up the wicket of Ollie Pope, giving India a glimmer of hope.
India’s chances hinge on taking wickets quickly. The weather forecast predicts rain later in the day, adding urgency to India’s need to wrap up the English innings. Indian bowlers have been struggling to contain the English batsmen.
**India Celebrates Milestone**
In a positive note for India, the team broke Australia’s 32-year-old record for the most boundaries in a Test series. India has struck 470 boundaries against England, surpassing Australia’s previous record of 460 from the 1993 Ashes series.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was presented with a signed cap and shirt by Sunil Gavaskar for scoring 754 runs.
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