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.
ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 4
Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India saw the play being stopped due to heavy rain during the 77th over as England needed 35 runs to win the contest at the Oval and seal the series 3-1 against Shubman Gill and co. The game will now be finished on Day 5 with a thrilling start of the day expected tomorrow. India although expected to lose, still have a glimmer of hope with 2 wickets in the final session and Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton at the crease for the hosts.
Ben Duckett set the tone early in the first session with a brisk half-century, continuing England’s positive intent. However, his dismissal—caught behind after edging to the slips, sparked a brief wobble at 106/3, especially after Ollie Pope was trapped LBW by a sharp nip-backer from Siraj. But any hopes of an Indian resurgence were quickly dashed as Joe Root and Harry Brook launched a counter-attack that completely shifted momentum.
Brook, who was dropped by Siraj on 19, made the visitors pay with a rapid 111 off just 98 balls, dominating a tiring Indian attack and a softening ball in a 195-run stand with Root.
Brook eventually fell after reaching his century, mistiming a lofted shot, which gave India a glimmer of hope. Root reached his hundred with poise, dedicating it to his mentor Graham Thorpe, but was later dismissed by Prasidh Krishna. Jacob Bethell followed soon after, bowled while attempting an aggressive stroke.
As clouds gathered and conditions turned testing, India’s seamers found extravagant movement and built intense pressure. Just as they seized control, rain arrived, halting play due to poor light and a wet outfield. With England needing 35 runs and India requiring four wickets, Day 5 promises an epic finish to a thrilling series.
England 2nd innings scorecard after Day 4:
| England 2nd Inning | ||||||||||||||||
| 339-6 (76.2 ov) CRR:4.44 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | c D Jurel b MP Krishna | 105 | 152 | 12 | 0 | 69.08 | ||||||||||
| Harry Brook | c M Siraj b A Deep | 111 | 98 | 14 | 2 | 113.27 | ||||||||||
| Jacob Bethell | b MP Krishna | 5 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 16.13 | ||||||||||
| Jamie Smith (WK) | Not out | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 11.76 | ||||||||||
| Jamie Overton | Not out | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Extras | 21 (b 1, Ib 8, w 11, nb 1, p 0) | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 339 (6 wkts, 76.2 Ov) | |||||||||||||||
| Yet to Bat | Chris Woakes,Gus Atkinson,Josh Tongue | |||||||||||||||
| Fall of Wickets | ||||||||||||||||
| 50-1(Zak Crawley 13.5),82-2(Ben Duckett 22.4),106-3(Ollie Pope 27.3),301-4(Harry Brook 62.4),332-5(Jacob Bethell 70.4),337-6(Joe Root 72.6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO | |||||||||
| Akash Deep | 20 | 4 | 85 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.25 | |||||||||
| Prasidh Krishna | 22.2 | 3 | 109 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4.88 | |||||||||
| Mohammed Siraj | 26 | 5 | 95 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.65 | |||||||||
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.75 | |||||||||
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 | |||||||||
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| India 2nd Inning | ||||||
| 396-10 (88 ov) CRR:4.50 | ||||||
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c J Overton b JC Tongue | 118 | 164 | 14 | 2 | 71.95 |
| KL Rahul | c J Root b JC Tongue | 7 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Sai Sudharsan | lbw b G Atkinson | 11 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 37.93 |
| Akash Deep | c G Atkinson b J Overton | 66 | 94 | 12 | 0 | 70.21 |
| Shubman Gill (C) | lbw b G Atkinson | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Karun Nair | c JL Smith b G Atkinson | 17 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 53.13 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | c H Brook b JC Tongue | 53 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 68.83 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | lbw b J Overton | 34 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 73.91 |
| Washington Sundar | c Z Crawley b JC Tongue | 53 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 115.22 |
| Mohammed Siraj | lbw b JC Tongue | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | Not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 26 (b 13, Ib 5, w 6, nb 2, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 396 (10 wkts, 88 Ov) | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | ECO |
| Gus Atkinson | 27 | 3 | 127 | 3 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Josh Tongue | 30 | 4 | 125 | 5 | 3 | 4.17 |
| Jamie Overton | 22 | 2 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 4.45 |
| Jacob Bethell | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Joe Root | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| England 1st Inning | ||||||
| 247-10 (51.2 ov) CRR:4.81 | ||||||
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Zak Crawley | c R Jadeja b MP Krishna | 64 | 57 | 14 | 0 | 112.28 |
| Ben Duckett | c D Jurel b A Deep | 43 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 113.16 |
| Ollie Pope (C) | lbw b M Siraj | 22 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 50 |
| Joe Root | lbw b M Siraj | 29 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 64.44 |
| Harry Brook | b M Siraj | 53 | 64 | 5 | 1 | 82.81 |
| Jacob Bethell | lbw b M Siraj | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Jamie Smith (WK) | c KL Rahul b MP Krishna | 8 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Jamie Overton | lbw b MP Krishna | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | c A Deep b MP Krishna | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 68.75 |
| Josh Tongue | Not out | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Woakes | Absent hurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 11 (b 6, Ib 2, w 0, nb 3, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 247 (10 wkts, 51.2 Ov) | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | ECO |
| Mohammed Siraj | 16.2 | 1 | 86 | 4 | 0 | 5.27 |
| Akash Deep | 17 | 0 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 4.71 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 16 | 1 | 62 | 4 | 2 | 3.88 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| India 1st Inning | ||||||
| 224-10 (69.4 ov) CRR:3.22 | ||||||
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | lbw b G Atkinson | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| KL Rahul | b C Woakes | 14 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Sai Sudharsan | c JL Smith b JC Tongue | 38 | 108 | 6 | 0 | 35.19 |
| Shubman Gill (C) | runout (G Atkinson) | 21 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Karun Nair | lbw b JC Tongue | 57 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 52.29 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | c JL Smith b JC Tongue | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | c H Brook b G Atkinson | 19 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 47.5 |
| Washington Sundar | c J Overton b G Atkinson | 26 | 55 | 3 | 0 | 47.27 |
| Akash Deep | Not out | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | b G Atkinson | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | c JL Smith b G Atkinson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 38 (b 12, Ib 6, w 16, nb 4, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 224 (10 wkts, 69.4 Ov) | |||||
| Bowler | O | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Chris Woakes | 14 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.29 |
| Gus Atkinson | 21.4 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1.52 |
| Josh Tongue | 16 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3.56 |
| Jamie Overton | 16 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.13 |
| Jacob Bethell | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Stay tuned for all the live score updates for the Day 4 of the 5th Test between England and India here
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.
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First Published: Aug 03 2025 | 2:40 PM IST
