Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Rain Delays Thrilling England-India Test Finish
In a cricket match, England was close to winning against India, needing just a few more runs.
Harry Brook and Joe Root played well, scoring big runs, but then got out.
Rain and darkness stopped the game, so it will finish the next day.
Some people think the game was stopped too soon.
England needed 35 runs to win against India with 3 wickets remaining.
Harry Brook scored a century, but was later caught out.
Joe Root also scored a century, but was caught out soon after.
Rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, moving the match to Day 5.
Stuart Broad criticized the umpires' decision to end play early.
- Who
- England and India cricket teams.
- What
- Test match between England and India.
- When
- Day 4 of the match, extended to Day 5 due to weather.
- Where
- The Oval, England.
- Why
- To determine the winner of the match and the series.
Umpires
Stuart Broad
Decision to Stop Play
Umpires
Ended play due to bad light and rain.
Stuart Broad
Continuation of play despite conditions.
- England Score
- 339-6
- Runs Needed by England
- 35
- Wickets Remaining
- 3
- Highest Successful Chase at The Oval
- 263 (England, 1902)
- Century Scorers
- Harry Brook, Joe Root
