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IND vs ENG 5th Test Highlights Day 1: Karun Nair hits his first fifty of series as India get past 200 at stumps

By HT Sports Desk
Aug 1, 2025, 24:18:50 IST

India vs England 5th Test Highlights Day 1 IND vs ENG: Karun Nair brought up his first half-century of the series, a vital knock that helped India post 206/6 at stumps.

Key Events
  • 12:03 AM IST, July 31India 204/6 in 64 overs at Stumps
  • 11:53 PM IST, July 31Karun hits fifty!
  • 11:32 PM IST, July 31Woakes injured!
  • 11:22 PM IST, July 31Karun Nair hits four!
  • 11:09 PM IST, July 31Sundar off the mark with four!
  • 11:02 PM IST, July 31Karun Nair counter-attacks
  • 10:53 PM IST, July 31Jurel falls!
  • 10:49 PM IST, July 31150 up for India!
  • 10:36 PM IST, July 31Jurel hits four!
  • 10:32 PM IST, July 31IND 137/5 in 46 overs
  • 10:18 PM IST, July 31Karun hits four!
  • 10:03 PM IST, July 31Tongue removes Jadeja!
  • 9:54 PM IST, July 31Karun Nair breaks shackles!
  • 9:43 PM IST, July 31Sudharsan falls!
  • 9:40 PM IST, July 31100 up for India!
  • 9:32 PM IST, July 31Sudharsan hits four!
  • 9:24 PM IST, July 31Karun opens account!
  • 9:19 PM IST, July 31LBW appeal denied!
  • 9:14 PM IST, July 31Action resumes!
  • 9:06 PM IST, July 31Play to resume at 9:15 PM
  • 9:04 PM IST, July 31Play not started at the scheduled time
  • 8:49 PM IST, July 31Play to resume after Tea!
  • 8:35 PM IST, July 31Karun Nair under pressure!
  • 8:18 PM IST, July 31Shubman Gill commits suicidal run-out!
  • 8:03 PM IST, July 31Rain stops play once again!
  • 7:52 PM IST, July 31Gill departs!
  • 7:40 PM IST, July 31Shubman hits four!
  • 7:35 PM IST, July 31Maiden from Atkinson!
  • 7:30 PM IST, July 31Rain has stopped, Gill-Sai in middle!
  • 7:23 PM IST, July 31Rain strikes again, covers are back!
  • 7:22 PM IST, July 31Gill, Sudharsan to assess conditions again after resumption
  • 7:06 PM IST, July 31Play to resume at 07:30 PM!
  • 6:50 PM IST, July 31Sudharsan solid so far!
  • 6:36 PM IST, July 31Next Inspection at…!
  • 6:34 PM IST, July 31Inspection going on!
  • 6:22 PM IST, July 31Gill eyes another Gavaskar record!
  • 6:10 PM IST, July 31Start of 2nd session delayed!
  • 6:01 PM IST, July 31Rain has stopped!
  • 5:41 PM IST, July 31Gill-Sudharsan steady India innings!
  • 5:27 PM IST, July 31Early Lunch taken!
  • 5:23 PM IST, July 31Shubman hits four and pips Gavaskar!
  • 5:15 PM IST, July 31Sai Sudharsan hits four!
  • 5:04 PM IST, July 31Gill hits four!
  • 4:46 PM IST, July 31Rahul departs!
  • 4:34 PM IST, July 31Tongue troubles Sai!
  • 4:30 PM IST, July 31Rahul, Sai cautious!
  • 4:25 PM IST, July 31Maiden from Tongue!
  • 4:16 PM IST, July 31Tongue misses line and length!
  • 4:05 PM IST, July 31Sudharsan hits four!
  • 3:57 PM IST, July 31Chris Woakes continues from the other end
  • 3:48 PM IST, July 31Yashasvi Jaiswal departs early!
  • 3:45 PM IST, July 31Rahul hits four!
  • 3:36 PM IST, July 31IND openers off the mark!
  • 3:29 PM IST, July 31Action Begins!
  • 3:15 PM IST, July 31England Playing XI
  • 3:11 PM IST, July 31India make four changes in XI!
  • 3:06 PM IST, July 31England opt to bowl!
  • 2:56 PM IST, July 31England's announced lineup for fifth Test
  • 2:40 PM IST, July 31Dark skies and rain in lead up to play, but teams practice on-field
  • 2:30 PM IST, July 31Half an hour to toss, one hour to play
  • 2:10 PM IST, July 31Rishabh Pant another big miss, but chance for Dhruv Jurel to shine
  • 1:50 PM IST, July 31Weather could play a role in London
  • 1:40 PM IST, July 31Even bigger concern for England with no Ben Stokes
  • 1:22 PM IST, July 31No Bumrah — but a blessing in disguise for India?
  • 1:10 PM IST, July 31India without Bumrah, but plenty of fighting spirit and resilience
  • 12:50 PM IST, July 31England enter with narrow 2-1 lead
  • 12:15 PM IST, July 31Good afternoon, hello and welcome!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 1: Follow Latest Updates
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 1: Follow Latest Updates

India vs England 5th Test Highlights Day 1 IND vs ENG: Karun Nair registered his first fifty of the series, playing a crucial role in guiding India to 206/6 by stumps and anchoring the innings through a testing phase. Nair is still unbeaten on 52, alongside Washington Sundar, who looked solid during his 45-ball 19*. Dhruv Jurel fell to a loose shot, handing away his wicket just when India needed stability. His dismissal adds to India's woes as they slip further into trouble. Josh Tongue delivered another unplayable delivery, this time to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja for 9. The ball swung in sharply, leaving Jadeja with little room to react as it took the edge and flew to the keeper. A brilliant spell from Tongue, and another major blow for India.

Earlier, an absolute gem from Tongue did the trick as Sai Sudharsan (38) edged one through to Jamie Smith behind the stumps. The delivery jagged back in sharply, kissed the inside edge of Sudharsan’s bat, and carried cleanly to the keeper. Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair returned to the crease after the rain break, resuming India’s innings with renewed focus. The pair looked to steady the ship and get the innings back on track, navigating challenging conditions with measured intent. Rain forced an early Tea break on Day 1 after just 29 overs of play at The Oval, disrupting what had been a cautious rebuilding effort from India. Persistent drizzle and a damp outfield kept players off the field for an extended period, limiting any real momentum. However, the latest update confirms that play is scheduled to resume at 9:00 PM IST, provided there are no further interruptions. Shubman Gill’s promising innings was cut short on 21 following a misjudged single that led to a costly run-out, leaving the India captain visibly distraught. To make matters worse, the rain has returned once again, forcing another halt in play as the frustrating stop-start pattern continues at The Oval.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan recalibrated their approach after the rain break, taking time to gauge the changed conditions before settling back into their innings. The official update brought good news for fans — play is scheduled to resume at 7:30 PM IST at The Oval, weather permitting. The ground staff have been working tirelessly to get the outfield ready after the earlier rain interruption. Just moments after Shubman Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s 47-year-old record, heavy rain lashed The Oval, bringing play to a halt. India are 72/2 as early lunch has been taken at the Oval. Chris Woakes brought an end to KL Rahul’s gritty knock, getting him out for 14 off 40 deliveries.

Earlier, Rahul, who had been focused on steadying the innings after an early setback, chopped it onto the stumps. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan steadied India’s innings with a composed partnership, capitalising on a brief dip in intensity from England to shift momentum back in the visitors’ favour. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply for just two runs as England capitalised on the overcast conditions to apply early pressure on the Indian top order. India made four changes to their playing XI for the final Test, yet Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh continued to miss out, remaining on the sidelines. Meanwhile, England won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to make early inroads under favourable conditions. Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Anshul Kamboj were replaced in India's XI by Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Dhruv Jurel.

A long summer of Test match cricket comes down to this: a decisive fifth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India, with the hosts leading the series 2-1 but India having the chance to retain to rotating trophy once again for a fourth series in a row, only if they can find a win.

It is therefore a beautifully simple equation as we head to the Kia Oval in London for the last match of this enthralling series, and it’s only right that the series is this tight and undecided heading to the fifth match: all four matches thus far have reached the fifth day with things in the balance, most of those matches being there for the win for either team.

With key players missing, batters in top form, and plenty of drama in the lead-up to this match as tempers erupted on and off the pitch, the stage is set for a chaotic and enthralling end to the series for Shubman Gill and his team. Thanks to third innings centuries from his bat in conjunction with Washington Sundar (batting at number 5) and Ravindra Jadeja, India rescued a dire situation in Manchester.

Add to this the response Jadeja and Sundar faced late in the day from the England players as they tried to reach their respective centuries, and it cut a figure of a home team frustrated, tired, and a little mentally drained from how much Gill’s young Indian team was pushing them. India are unlucky to be down in this series, with spurts of bad cricket being their undoing — but at the moment, it feels like they have the momentum just a touch in their favour, and that could prove to be significant.

However, India will miss their best player and their talismanic fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who they have been able to rely on for spectacular performances. However, there are some who see this as a blessing in disguise: not having Bumrah to rely on seems to bring the ebay out of India’s other seamers, and with the pacer off his best in Manchester and clearly struggling physically, giving him a rest for a fresher bowler might just prove to be more helpful than Indian fans want to admit.

But India are not the only ones struggling with injury. Across the divide is an England team who will be without their terrific leader, the man who has shouldered the burden to take responsibility and lead from the front, and injured that shoulder in the process. Ben Stokes’ importance to the English team cannot be understated: not only is he the forward-thinking captain that is essential for the Bazball approach to work, but was also making a massive difference with ball as he took telling wickets that had huge impact on every game.

Along with Stokes, Jofra Archer is also missing, meaning there are a series of changes as England try to find the right balance for this match, where they will be captained by Ollie Pope. India’s team plans, meanwhile, remain uncertain, with changes certain to happen but with various players battling it out for very few spots. A debut for Arshdeep Singh, a chance for Kuldeep Yadav, or sticking with the tried-and-tested method used by coach Gautam Gambhir thus far in his young Test match tenure?

India vs England 5th Test Day 1 Highlights and Updates:

- India 204/6 (Karun Nair 52*, Washington Sundar 19*; Gus Atkinson 2/31) at Stumps on Day 1 vs England at The Oval.

- Josh Tongue dismissed Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja in quick succession to break India's back.

- Shubman Gill’s innings came to a disappointing end on 21 after a poorly judged single led to a disastrous run-out.

- Rain forced early Lunch at the Oval as India 72/2 with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan still in the middle.

- India lost their openers cheaply in the first session with Jaiswal dismissed for 2 and Rahul getting bamboozled on 14.

- India made four changes to their XI as Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Anshul Kamboj were replaced by Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Dhruv Jurel.

- England stand-in skipper Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Oval.

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Earlier, an absolute gem from Tongue did the trick as Sai Sudharsan (38) edged one through to Jamie Smith behind the stumps. The delivery jagged back in sharply, kissed the inside edge of Sudharsan’s bat, and carried cleanly to the keeper. Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair returned to the crease after the rain break, resuming India’s innings with renewed focus. The pair looked to steady the ship and get the innings back on track, navigating challenging conditions with measured intent. Rain forced an early Tea break on Day 1 after just 29 overs of play at The Oval, disrupting what had been a cautious rebuilding effort from India. Persistent drizzle and a damp outfield kept players off the field for an extended period, limiting any real momentum. However, the latest update confirms that play is scheduled to resume at 9:00 PM IST, provided there are no further interruptions. Shubman Gill’s promising innings was cut short on 21 following a misjudged single that led to a costly run-out, leaving the India captain visibly distraught. To make matters worse, the rain has returned once again, forcing another halt in play as the frustrating stop-start pattern continues at The Oval.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan recalibrated their approach after the rain break, taking time to gauge the changed conditions before settling back into their innings. The official update brought good news for fans — play is scheduled to resume at 7:30 PM IST at The Oval, weather permitting. The ground staff have been working tirelessly to get the outfield ready after the earlier rain interruption. Just moments after Shubman Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s 47-year-old record, heavy rain lashed The Oval, bringing play to a halt. India are 72/2 as early lunch has been taken at the Oval. Chris Woakes brought an end to KL Rahul’s gritty knock, getting him out for 14 off 40 deliveries.

Earlier, Rahul, who had been focused on steadying the innings after an early setback, chopped it onto the stumps. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan steadied India’s innings with a composed partnership, capitalising on a brief dip in intensity from England to shift momentum back in the visitors’ favour. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply for just two runs as England capitalised on the overcast conditions to apply early pressure on the Indian top order. India made four changes to their playing XI for the final Test, yet Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh continued to miss out, remaining on the sidelines. Meanwhile, England won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to make early inroads under favourable conditions. Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Anshul Kamboj were replaced in India's XI by Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Dhruv Jurel.

A long summer of Test match cricket comes down to this: a decisive fifth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India, with the hosts leading the series 2-1 but India having the chance to retain to rotating trophy once again for a fourth series in a row, only if they can find a win.

It is therefore a beautifully simple equation as we head to the Kia Oval in London for the last match of this enthralling series, and it’s only right that the series is this tight and undecided heading to the fifth match: all four matches thus far have reached the fifth day with things in the balance, most of those matches being there for the win for either team.

With key players missing, batters in top form, and plenty of drama in the lead-up to this match as tempers erupted on and off the pitch, the stage is set for a chaotic and enthralling end to the series for Shubman Gill and his team. Thanks to third innings centuries from his bat in conjunction with Washington Sundar (batting at number 5) and Ravindra Jadeja, India rescued a dire situation in Manchester.

Add to this the response Jadeja and Sundar faced late in the day from the England players as they tried to reach their respective centuries, and it cut a figure of a home team frustrated, tired, and a little mentally drained from how much Gill’s young Indian team was pushing them. India are unlucky to be down in this series, with spurts of bad cricket being their undoing — but at the moment, it feels like they have the momentum just a touch in their favour, and that could prove to be significant.

However, India will miss their best player and their talismanic fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who they have been able to rely on for spectacular performances. However, there are some who see this as a blessing in disguise: not having Bumrah to rely on seems to bring the ebay out of India’s other seamers, and with the pacer off his best in Manchester and clearly struggling physically, giving him a rest for a fresher bowler might just prove to be more helpful than Indian fans want to admit.

But India are not the only ones struggling with injury. Across the divide is an England team who will be without their terrific leader, the man who has shouldered the burden to take responsibility and lead from the front, and injured that shoulder in the process. Ben Stokes’ importance to the English team cannot be understated: not only is he the forward-thinking captain that is essential for the Bazball approach to work, but was also making a massive difference with ball as he took telling wickets that had huge impact on every game.

Along with Stokes, Jofra Archer is also missing, meaning there are a series of changes as England try to find the right balance for this match, where they will be captained by Ollie Pope. India’s team plans, meanwhile, remain uncertain, with changes certain to happen but with various players battling it out for very few spots. A debut for Arshdeep Singh, a chance for Kuldeep Yadav, or sticking with the tried-and-tested method used by coach Gautam Gambhir thus far in his young Test match tenure?

India vs England 5th Test Day 1 Highlights and Updates:

- India 204/6 (Karun Nair 52*, Washington Sundar 19*; Gus Atkinson 2/31) at Stumps on Day 1 vs England at The Oval.

- Josh Tongue dismissed Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja in quick succession to break India's back.

- Shubman Gill’s innings came to a disappointing end on 21 after a poorly judged single led to a disastrous run-out.

- Rain forced early Lunch at the Oval as India 72/2 with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan still in the middle.

- India lost their openers cheaply in the first session with Jaiswal dismissed for 2 and Rahul getting bamboozled on 14.

- India made four changes to their XI as Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Anshul Kamboj were replaced by Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Dhruv Jurel.

- England stand-in skipper Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Oval.

Follow all the updates here:
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Looks a green one today.

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Pant has shown a warrior's mentality to soldier through batting in those two matches, but Dhruv Jurel will finally get a well-deserved chance to show what he's made of, as he comes in after having kept wickets for most of two matches already.

His time behind the sticks could prove to be a quickfire boot-camp in terms of getting to terms with the English pitches.

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We'll keep an eye on the radar, but for the moment, looks like there should be plenty of cricket today.

Jul 31, 2025, 13:40:08 IST

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England will miss his batting, will miss his clutch bowling even more, but most of all will miss his on-field captaincy and his stature as the leader of their team.

Jul 31, 2025, 13:22:52 IST

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In Bumrah's absence, the rest of the bowling almost seems more determined and ready to take wickets, knowing they don't have India's greatest to rely on. Once again will that prove to be the case, as it was in Edgbaston?

Jul 31, 2025, 13:10:21 IST

India vs England 5th Test Live Updates Day 1: India without Bumrah, but plenty of fighting spirit and resilience

India vs England 5th Test Live Updates Day 1: India looked down and out of the series for large parts of Days 3 and 4 at Old Trafford, as they were completely dominated by England and on the verge of falling to an unassailable 3-1 deficit. But then came captain Gill and KL Rahul showing all the application and patience, and Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja batting out a steely draw.

India were on the back foot, but gave themselves a lifeline. Do they have the firepower to make it count now?

Jul 31, 2025, 12:50:03 IST

India vs England 5th Test Live Updates Day 1: England enter with narrow 2-1 lead

India vs England 5th Test Live Updates Day 1: Thanks to wins at Headingley and Lord's, England enjoy a narrow advantage — but it's hard to say the hosts have been very convincing thus far, winning tight games and depending on clutch performances. Their best performance arguably came at Old Trafford, but they don't have a win to show for it. Is momentum against them now?

Jul 31, 2025, 12:15:51 IST

India vs England 5th Test Live Updates Day 1: Good afternoon, hello and welcome!

India vs England 5th Test Live Updates Day 1: Hope you had time to catch your breath in the brief three day window between these two Test matches. Very little time for recovery for the players: out of the frying pan in Manchester, in the fire in London. A month and a half of cricket in the English summer comes down to this: can the hosts hold on for a series win, or will India be the ones to retain the honours?

Live updates as we build up to the start of Day 1 and take you all the way through it, right here.

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