Archive · 3 Aug 2025
England vs. India: Test Match Goes to Day 5 After Thrilling Day 4
In the exciting cricket match between India and England, Joe Root and Harry Brook played brilliantly, scoring lots of runs!
They helped England get closer to winning.
But, just when England was about to win, India's bowlers took some quick wickets, making the game close again.
Then, it got too dark and started raining, so the game had to stop and will continue the next day.
Fans are also talking about how they miss Virat Kohli, a famous player who isn't playing anymore.
Joe Root and Harry Brook scored centuries, leading England's chase.
The pair formed a 195-run partnership, putting England in a strong position.
Indian bowlers fought back with late wickets, keeping the series alive.
Bad light and rain stopped play on Day 4, pushing the Test to Day 5.
Virat Kohli's absence was felt by fans, with Shashi Tharoor commenting on the lack of on-field intensity.
- Who
- Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Indian bowlers.
- What
- England, led by Root and Brook, moved closer to victory, but rain and Indian bowling pushed the match to Day 5.
- When
- Day 4 of the fifth Test.
- Where
- The Oval, London.
- Why
- The match remains in balance due to the combined impact of England's batting and India's late fightback.
- Match
- 5th Test
- Location
- The Oval, London
- England Score
- 339/6 (at stumps Day 4)
- Key Players
- Joe Root, Harry Brook, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
- Highest Chase at The Oval
- 263 (England, 1902)
- Runs needed
- 35
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