US EditionIND vs ENG Live Score, 5th Test Day 5: India Needs Four Wickets to Win, England 35 Runs Away From Victory
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 4 – Former England players Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain criticized the early end to Day 4, calling it a lazy decision that denied fans a thrilling finish, with England needing 35 runs to win.
- The concluding match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England took place at The Oval, with the game extending into its crucial last day on August 4, 2025.
- The series had been closely fought, with England needing 35 runs to win and secure the series 3-1, while India required four wickets to level the series 2-2 after weather delays halted play on day four.
- Key contributions came from England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook with centuries, while India's Mohammed Siraj delivered a five-wicket haul, supported by Prasidh Krishna’s crucial late wickets, fueling a remarkable Indian fightback.
- Stuart Broad described the decision to end play early on day four as "lazy," while analyst Sanjay Bangar explained that India created a psychological challenge for England, making it difficult for them to focus and score the final few runs.
- India’s dramatic win by six runs at The Oval ended a 16-match away Test drought, secured a memorable series draw 2-2, and highlighted the impact of resilience and pressure in the closely contested Anderson-Tendulkar series.
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ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 5: The last match of the Test series between India and England is being played at the Oval Cricket Ground in London. Today is the fifth day of this match. In the match, India has given England a target of 374 runs to win.
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