India vs England 5th Test Day 2:
The fifth and final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between India and England is underway at the Oval Cricket Ground in London. Day 2 (August 1) concluded with India scoring 75 runs at the loss of two wickets in their second innings. Standout performers include Yashasvi Jaiswal who remains unbeaten with 51 runs, alongside Akash Deep who holds 4 runs. India leads by 52 runs with eight wickets in hand.
In the initial innings, India managed a score of 224. England then amassed 247, gaining a 23-run lead over India. This match is a 'do or die' situation for the Indian team led by Shubman Gill, as they must clinch a victory to level the five-match series. A draw or an England win would mean losing the series for Team India.
In the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India a strong start, completing his half-century in just 44 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes, despite two let-offs. Despite his heroics, openers KL Rahul (7 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (11 runs) found it challenging to make an impact with the bat.
India’s Second Innings Scorecard
How England's First Innings Unfolded
England had a stormy start in their innings. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley disrupted the Indian bowlers immediately, entering into a 92-run partnership within 12.5 overs in a one-day style. Duckett's innings ended at 43 runs off 38 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes, courtesy of Akash Deep. Shortly after, Crawley reached his half-century in 42 balls.
The Indian bowlers retaliated post-lunch, taking crucial wickets. Prasidh Krishna dismissed Crawley who contributed 64 runs in 57 balls, including 14 boundaries. Following this, Mohammed Siraj trapped captain Ollie Pope (22 runs), Joe Root (29 runs), and Jacob Bethell (6 runs) leg-before-wicket. At Bethell's departure, England was at 195/5, with Prasidh Krishna further dismissing Jamie Smith (8 runs) and Jamie Overton (0 runs) in a single over.
During the last session of Day 2, India clinched the last two wickets of England. Prasidh Krishna dismissed Gus Atkinson, while Siraj wrapped up Harry Brook's innings, who scored 53 runs off 64 balls, including five fours and one six. Since Chris Woakes was unavailable for batting, England declared at 247/9. Prasidh Krishna and Siraj shone with four wickets each.
England’s First Innings Scorecard: (247, 51.2 overs)
Fallen Wickets:
92-1 (Ben Duckett, 12.5 overs), 129-2 (Zak Crawley, 21.1 overs), 142-3 (Ollie Pope, 24.4 overs), 175-4 (Joe Root, 32.6 overs), 195-5 (Jacob Bethell, 36.4 overs), 215-6 (Jamie Smith, 42.1 overs), 215-7 (Jamie Overton, 42.5 overs), 235-8 (Gus Atkinson, 46.5 overs), 247/9 (Harry Brook, 51.2 overs)
India’s First Innings: Gus Atkinson's Five-Wicket Haul
Day 1 was limited to 64 overs due to rain and a damp outfield. India’s top-order crumbled early in the first innings, losing six wickets for 153 runs. KL Rahul (14), Yashasvi Jaiswal (2), captain Shubman Gill (21), Sai Sudharsan (38), Ravindra Jadeja (9), and Dhruv Jurel (19) struggled to make significant contributions. But a resistive partnership between Karun Nair and Washington Sundar, for the seventh wicket, saved further damage for Day 1.
India quickly lost the remaining four wickets on Day 2. Karun Nair was the first to go, scoring 57 runs before being trapped LBW by Josh Tongue. He faced 109 balls with eight boundaries. Gus Atkinson then quickly dismantled the rest, dismissing Washington Sundar (26), Mohammed Siraj (0), and Prasidh Krishna (0), marking his five wickets. Josh Tongue bagged three wickets overall.
Team India’s First Innings Scorecard: (224/10, 69.4 overs)
Fallen Wickets:
10-1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3.1 overs), 38-2 (KL Rahul, 15.1 overs), 83-3 (Shubman Gill, 27.2 overs), 101-4 (Sai Sudharsan, 35.4 overs), 123-5 (Ravindra Jadeja, 39.3 overs), 153-6 (Dhruv Jurel, 49.3 overs), 218-7 (Karun Nair, 66.5 overs), 220-8 (Washington Sundar, 67.4 overs), 224-9 (Mohammed Siraj, 69.2 overs), 224-10 (Prasidh Krishna, 69.4 overs)
India’s record at the Oval Cricket Ground hasn’t been stellar, with only 2 wins out of 15 Test matches. India has lost 6 matches while 7 have ended in a draw. Notably, India claimed victories here against England in 1971 and 2021. However, they lost the World Test Championship final against Australia at the same venue in June 2023.
India’s Playing XI at the Oval Test:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep.
England’s Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue.
The first match of the five-Test series between India and England was held at Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, where England claimed victory by 5 wickets. India responded strongly in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, winning by 336 runs. England bounced back by securing a 22-run win in the Lord’s Test match. Meanwhile, the Manchester Test ended in a draw.
Team India’s Record (Oval Cricket Ground)
Total Test Matches: 15 India Won: 2 India Lost: 6 Draw: 7
England’s Record (Oval Cricket Ground)
Total Test Matches: 106 England Won: 45 England Lost: 24 Draw: 37
India vs England H2H (Oval Cricket Ground)
Total Test Matches: 14 India Won: 2 England Won: 5 Draw: 7
