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**England on Brink of Victory After Dominating Day 4 Against India in 5th Test**

**London, UK** – England is on the verge of winning the 5th Test match against India at the Kennington Oval after a dominant performance on Day 4. Chasing a target of 374, England reached 317 for 4 by tea, requiring just 57 more runs for victory.

England’s strong response was anchored by a blistering century from Harry Brook, who scored 111 runs off 98 balls. Joe Root is unbeaten on 98, threatening to complete the chase.

Earlier in the day, England built a solid foundation with Ben Duckett contributing 54 runs, while Zak Crawley was dismissed for 14. Ollie Pope fell for 27, dismissed by Mohammed Siraj, bringing Brook to the crease.

**India’s Second Innings Falter**

India’s second innings saw Yashasvi Jaiswal score a century of 118 runs, with contributions from Akashdeep (66), Ravindra Jadeja (53), and Washington Sundar (53) to reach 396. However, England’s Josh Tongue took 5 wickets, while Gus Atkinson claimed 3, and Jamie Overton took 2, restricting the Indian innings from running away.

**Earlier Performances**

In the first innings, India were all out for 224, with Karun Nair top-scoring with 57. England responded with 247, led by half-centuries from Zak Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53). Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each took 4 wickets for India in the first innings.

**Turning Point**

Brook’s aggressive century shifted the momentum firmly in England’s favour, putting the Indian bowlers under immense pressure. The partnership between Brook and Joe Root proved critical, as they wrestled the game away from India.

**Struggling Indian Bowlers**

The Indian bowlers struggled to contain the England’s aggressive approach, with the home team now poised to win, after dominating the final session.

The final session of Day 4 is anticipated to be decisive, with England needing under 60 runs to win.

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