India vs England Live Score, Day 3 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj dismisses Crawley on the last ball; England requires 9 more wickets, currently 50/1
The fifth Test match between India and England at The Oval is proving to be a thrilling contest, with India taking a commanding lead on Day 3. As the teams prepare for Day 4, England finds themselves batting second innings, aiming to chase a daunting target of 374 runs to win.
India's bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, has been the standout performer so far. Siraj, who took 4 wickets for 60 runs in England's first innings, continued his impressive form on Day 3, dismissing Zak Crawley with the final ball of the day. His persistence and ability to strike at critical moments have been instrumental in India's dominance.
Akash Deep, another key bowler for India, has also made significant contributions. He scored a half-century as a night watchman in India’s second innings, but his impact with the ball has been less pronounced compared to Siraj. However, his bowling role shifted during England's chase, with Shubman Gill replacing Siraj with Akash Deep from one end. Akash's spell was described as good but a bit expensive, indicating that while he is part of the bowling attack, his impact with the ball in this match so far is less pronounced compared to Siraj.
England's batting lineup, on the other hand, has struggled to capitalise on their starts. They dropped three catches inside the first 15 overs of the Indian innings, benefiting Yashasvi Jaiswal who ended his innings with a score of 118, giving India a commanding position with a lead of 250.
The English bowling attack, depleted by the absence of Chris Woakes, is feeling the pressure. England's weary three-man pace attack is running on fumes, and India's batsmen are cashing in, with Washington Sundar bringing up a well-deserved half-century with a flurry of attacking strokes.
As Day 4 approaches, the weather forecast is promising, with sunny conditions expected. The action will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India, and telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels. England will need to rewrite history by chasing the highest-ever fourth-innings target at The Oval - a record 263 set way back in 1902 - if they are to win and take the series 3-1. The first ball of the fourth day is scheduled for 3:30pm IST.
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Day 4 of the fifth Test match, as both teams strive to make their mark in the thrilling contest. India's bowling attack, particularly Mohammed Siraj, has been a standout performer, while England's batting lineup has struggled with capitalizing on starts, requiring a significant improvement if they hope to chase the daunting target of 374 runs to win. Sports fans can catch the action live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India, or telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.
