England faces a tough challenge in the series finale as India's Krishna and Siraj deliver impressive performances.
The India vs England 5th Test at The Oval is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, with India taking an early lead after Day 2 and Day 3. India are currently 189/3 in their second innings, chasing a small first innings deficit after England were bowled out for 247. India leads by 52 runs at stumps on Day 2 and Day 3 started with India at 75/2.
Key bowling highlights include a strong performance by Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who took 4 wickets each to bowl out England. Siraj, in particular, delivered a match-turning spell, taking 4 wickets for 86 runs in 16.2 overs. However, Umran Malik has not been mentioned among the key bowlers in the most recent reports, suggesting he may not have featured prominently in this Test so far.
In the batting department, Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive approach was notable in helping India gain an early lead during their second innings. Jaiswal, who was dropped twice during his innings, is currently 51 not out for India.
The first innings saw England initially dominate with a strong opening stand, but they were undone by the inspired Indian pace attack. Key contributions from Crawley (64) and Ben Duckett (43) were not enough to prevent England from being dismissed for 247, just 23 runs ahead of India.
Notable moments in England's innings include Brook's extraordinary 'falling' sweep for six off Siraj during a 57-ball fifty, and Root's lbw dismissal for 29. England paceman Woakes was effectively ruled out of the rest of the match due to a shoulder injury.
In a strategic move, India decided to bat on in the fourth Test at Old Trafford instead of agreeing a draw. Atkinson, returning from a hamstring injury, took his fourth five-wicket haul in just 13 Tests, running out the in-form Gill and dismissing Jamie Smith for a score of 0.
As the match progresses, it seems that the series is currently poised finely with the match set up for a potential India win to level the series. Stay tuned for updates.
Sports highlights from the India vs England 5th Test at The Oval involve Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting performance, particularly his unbeaten 51, and the bowling powerhouses Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who took 4 wickets each. However, Umran Malik's contributions remain unmentioned, suggesting he may not have performed significantly during this Test.
