ENG vs IND Highlights 5th Test: Rain forces early stumps on Day 4; epic finish on the cards on Day 5

ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: The wet outfield and drizzling at the Oval takes the game into a thrilling final day as England's victory charge has been put to hold for now.

10:36 PM

England vs India LIVE WEATHER UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Stumps!

The umpires have talked to the skippers and it is tumps on Day 4 with the game forced to go into the final day with England needing 35 runs to win the match.

10:32 PM

England vs India LIVE WEATHER UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Umpires checking the outfield!

The drizzle has subsided, and the umpires, with umbrellas down, are heading out to assess the conditions. The ground remains completely covered, with a significant amount of water on the covers.

 

10:26 PM

England vs India LIVE WEATHER UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Still drizzling at the Oval!

It is still drizzling at the Oval with chances of a restart looking more and more bleek with every passing moment.

10:24 PM

England vs India LIVE WEATHER UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Umpire check the ground!

The umpires have lowered their umberellas now but there is little time left now in order to get the game restarted today.

10:21 PM

England vs India LIVE WEATHER UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Play to resume in some time?

The crowd is waiting for the heavy clouds to pass away as they can see brighter skies coming towards the ground.

10:16 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Ground staff at work!

The groundstaff are rushing around to get more covers on. The entire square is being covered now

10:14 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Raining heavily at the Oval now!

Heavy rain has begun at the Oval, with visuals showing a downpour on the ground.

10:12 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Can India spring a comeback?

With India just 3 wickets away from a win with Woakes availability still in question after the injury, a quick spell of wickets could see them springing a comeback of the ages. However, with Jamie Smith at the crease and plenty of time for the Three Lions to get the remaining 35 runs, it is expected to be a routine victory for the hosts today.

10:06 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: No lack of excitement in this encounter!

What a series this has been! Just when you think one team is cruising, the game flips on its head. England looked in full control, but then came Tea, and everything changed. Jacob Bethell played a reckless shot, and out of nowhere, the ball started moving like crazy. Siraj and Prasidh were relentlessly appealing with every delivery, cranking up the pressure. Then, in a dramatic twist, Root, who had been rock-solid, was dismissed. It felt like India had the momentum, and they’d have wanted to keep riding that wave. But just as things heated up, the weather played its part, forcing a pause. What a thrilling turn of events!

10:00 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Play stopped due to bad light!

Now the play is stopped due to bad light as the umpires instruct the players to go back to the dressing room.

9:59 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Overton survives a scare!

Overton survives a care as the ball whizzes past close to his bat. The umpire sends it upstairs in what was a close call.

9:55 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Maiden by Siraj!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; ENG 339/6 after 76 overs; Smith 2 (17) Overton 0 (6)

 

ENG need 35 runs to win

 

Siraj continues the attack and bowls a maiden over

9:50 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 1 0 0; ENG 339/6 after 75 overs; Smith 2 (11)  Overton 0 (6)

 

ENG need 35 runs to win

 

Prasidh Krishna continues the attack and concedes 1 run from the over

9:39 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Root departs after hundred!

Prasidh Krishna gets centurion Joe Root as he is caught behind with England still needing 37 runs on the day.

9:29 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Root guides ENG near to victory!

Joe Root completed his 39th Test century, guiding England to 332/5 at the end of 71 overs. Root, now on 104, celebrated his milestone with a heartfelt tribute to Graham Thorpe. Earlier, Jacob Bethell was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna for 5 after an unfortunate under-edge. Bethell’s struggle ended as England faced a minor collapse, but Root continued his dominance. At tea, England was in a strong position, with the partnership between Root and Brook proving crucial. In the session, Root moved past 100, and Bethell’s brief stay added to the mounting pressure on India’s bowlers.

9:25 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Bethell departs!

Prasidh Krishna gets Jacob Bethell in the 71st over as he cleans him up, making it 332/5 on the day.

8:34 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: England 317/4 at tea!

Joe Root takes England to within touching distance of a win as they end the post-lunch full of confidence.

8:25 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: India lose the review!

Joe Root survives India's review for LBW as the impact was outside off stump.

7:48 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: England in control of the innings!

England continued to dominate as Joe Root and Harry Brook steadily accumulated runs with ease between overs 53 and 58. Root showcased his class with elegant drives and clever pulls, moving to 71*, while Brook approached his hundred with controlled aggression, sitting on 92*. Ravindra Jadeja offered little threat with defensive fields and minimal turn, while Prasidh Krishna’s short-ball strategy lacked bite on a slowing pitch. Despite a couple of low deliveries and inside edges, India couldn’t create genuine chances. The partnership grew stronger, runs flowed without risk, and the Indian bowlers looked increasingly fatigued and out of ideas

7:34 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: 150-run partnership on board!

Joe Root and Harry Brook put up a 150-run stand as they are taking the game away from India who looked in control before lunch.

7:26 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Root-Brook put India under pressure!

England dominated the post-lunch passage, adding 49 runs in four overs (49–53) without losing a wicket. Harry Brook and Joe Root continued their confident partnership, punishing a tired Indian pace attack. Brook pulled and clipped with authority, while Root mixed aggression with precision, bringing up his 67th Test fifty. Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna struggled to maintain control, with both conceding boundaries. Ravindra Jadeja was introduced but offered little threat in his first over as Root immediately attacked him. Defensive fields reflected India's lack of penetration, and England reached 246/3, looking comfortable with Root on 58* and Brook on 82* at the drinks break.

7:06 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Fifty for Root!

Joe Root brings up his 67th Test fifty on the day as he once again gives England the assurance they need in the chase.

7:04 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: England get back momentum!

England progressed steadily between overs 43 to 48, adding 13 runs while maintaining control with no wickets lost. Harry Brook and Joe Root continued to rotate strike efficiently, with Brook reaching 63 off 61 and Root steady at 42 off 75. Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep kept tight lines, offering little room for aggression. Siraj tried a few yorkers and nip-backers but didn’t find success. Akash Deep returned to the attack after Sundar’s brief and ineffective two-over spell. England brought up the 100-run partnership, reflecting solid resistance. Despite the overcast conditions and lights coming on, India couldn’t break the stand.

6:47 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: 100-run stand for Root and Brook!

This duo is not going back without a fight as Root and Brook bring up the 100-run partnership for the 4th wicket on the day. England now need 170 runs to win and could seal the series against the odds today.

6:36 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Brook steering ENG close to the target!

England continued to dominate in the post-lunch session with Harry Brook and Joe Root steering the innings confidently. Brook reached his fifty off just 37 balls, his joint-third fastest in Tests, mixing caution with aggression, including classy boundaries through cover and a streaky edge. Root supported him with composed strokeplay, finding gaps and rotating strike smartly. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna struggled to contain the scoring, while Washington Sundar was introduced for the first time in the match but was dealt with calmly. England moved to 196/3 after 43 overs, with Brook on 57 and Root on 36, steadily closing the gap.

6:24 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Harry Brook reaches his fifty!

Harry Brook reaches to his fifty with the batter playing some counter-attacking cricket that is very much needed for England.

6:14 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: Post-lunch session begins!

Players are back on the field for the post-lunch session that could see a crucial knock or bowling spell dictate the result of the match today.

5:42 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: ENG 2nd innings scorecard at lunch!

England 2nd Inning
164-3 (38 ov) CRR:4.32
Batter				R		B			4s		6s		SR
Zak Crawley		b M Siraj		14		36			2		0		38.89
Ben Duckett		c KL Rahul b MP Krishna		54		83			6		0		65.06
Ollie Pope (C)		lbw b M Siraj		27		34			5		0		79.41
Joe Root		Not out		23		46			3		0		50
Harry Brook		Not out		38		30			4		2		126.67
Extras		8 (b 0, Ib 2, w 5, nb 1, p 0)
Total		164 (3 wkts, 38 Ov)
Yet to Bat		Jacob Bethell,Jamie Smith,Chris Woakes,Gus Atkinson,Jamie Overton,Josh Tongue
Fall of Wickets
50-1(Zak Crawley 13.5),82-2(Ben Duckett 22.4),106-3(Ollie Pope 27.3)
Bowler	O		M		R		W			NB		WD		ECO
Akash Deep	13		2		44		0			1		1		3.38
Prasidh Krishna	13		2		74		1			0		0		5.69
Mohammed Siraj	12		3		44		2			0		0		3.67

5:33 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: ENG 164/3 at lunch!

Joe Root and harry Brook end the first session at the crease as early wickets by the visitors keep the pressure on for now. England now need 210 runs to win.

5:17 PM

England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 5th Test, Day 4: England batters collecting few runs!

In overs 30 to 34, England scored 24 runs as Harry Brook began to counterattack. He launched Akash Deep for a flat six over cover and pulled confidently for four, while also surviving a few edgy moments pushing away from his body. Joe Root remained steady, threading elegant drives through cover and rotating strike calmly. Prasidh Krishna continued to leak runs despite bowling with pace, while Akash Deep tested the outside edge but lacked penetration. Siraj bowled a tidy final over in his spell, finishing with 2 wickets in the innings. England moved to 137-3, with Root on 20 and Brook on 19.