US EditionEngland Takes Control in Rain-Hit Test Against India
KENNINGTON OVAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 31 – Rain forced an early lunch break as India reached 72-2 in 23 overs with key batsmen unbeaten, affecting play on a pitch favoring bowlers, officials said.
- The last Test of the series between England and India commenced on July 31, 2025, at The Oval in London, with rain causing an early interruption on the first day of play.
- The interruption occurred after 23 overs due to a heavy downpour, forcing players to take an early lunch break and delaying the second session start.
- India reached 72 for two at lunch, with Sai Sudharsan unbeaten on 25 and captain Shubman Gill on 15, following KL Rahul’s dismissal from an inside edge off Chris Woakes.
- England’s stand-in captain Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl, while Gus Atkinson, returning from injury, was the pick of the bowlers with figures of seven runs in six overs including Jaiswal’s dismissal by DRS.
- The match resumed around 7:30 PM IST despite further rain risk, with England leading the series 2-1 and a draw favoring the hosts, which may influence strategies going forward.
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