Sun Aug 03 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Rain Delays Thrilling Finish as England Edges Closer to Victory Against India in Oval Test
**London, UK** – The fifth and final test match between India and England at the Kennington Oval hangs in the balance after rain and bad light curtailed play on Day 4. England, chasing a target of 374, finished the day at 339 for 6, needing just 35 more runs for victory with four wickets in hand.
England’s chase was spearheaded by impressive performances from Zak Crawley (14), Ben Duckett (54), Harry Brook (111), and Joe Root who struck a masterful 105. Root’s century was his 39th in Test cricket and his 13th against India. However, Prasidh Krishna pegged back the hosts, taking the crucial wicket of Root, caught behind, along with Jacob Bethell.
Earlier in the day, India’s second innings saw Yashasvi Jaiswal score a century (118), supported by half-centuries from Akash Deep (66), Ravindra Jadeja (53) and Washington Sundar (53), helping them to a total of 396. England’s Josh Tongue claimed 5 wickets, with Gus Atkinson taking 3.
India had earlier been dismissed for 224 in their first innings, with Karun Nair top-scoring with 57. England responded with 247, led by half-centuries from Zak Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53).
With play ending prematurely due to rain and poor light, the match is set for a tense final day. India will need to strike quickly to claim the remaining four wickets, while England will be looking to secure the victory and win the match.
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