IND vs ENG 5th Test Highlights Day 4: Rain forces early stumps, India hunt four wickets on final day to draw series
- India vs England 5th Test Highlights Day 4, IND vs ENG: Rain brought an early end to Day 4 at The Oval, frustrating India’s momentum just as they were clawing back into the contest.
India vs. England 5th Test Highlights Day 4, IND vs. ENG: Rain forced an early close to Day 4 at The Oval, halting India’s charge just as they tightened their grip on the contest. With England still needing 35 runs and only four wickets remaining, India will return on the final day eyeing a series-levelling win. Earlier, bad light halted play at The Oval, moments after India regained momentum with the crucial wicket of Joe Root, keeping their hopes alive in a tense finish. Prasidh Krishna dealt a crucial blow by removing Root, swinging the momentum in India’s favour and reigniting their hopes at The Oval. Root's sublime century took England close to winning, but Krishna's two quick wickets turned the tide. ...Read More
Root moved steadily towards his century at tea, anchoring England’s chase with poise. With only 57 runs separating them from a series win, the hosts are within touching distance, firmly guided by Root’s assured presence at the crease.
Akash Deep struck at a crucial moment to dismiss the well-set Harry Brook, offering India a much-needed breakthrough. The wicket came just as England appeared to be running away with the game, giving the visitors a sliver of hope to regain control.
Brook launched a blistering assault to notch up a stunning century, while Joe Root played the perfect foil with a composed knock, as the duo firmly tilted the momentum in England’s favour. The Indian bowlers looked increasingly ineffective as the partnership flourished, gradually wresting control of the match away from the visitors.
Earlier, Mohammed Siraj was on the money once again as he removed Ollie Pope for the second time in the match, delivering a crucial breakthrough for India. With two early strikes, the visitors have rattled England and seized the momentum in the final innings.
Earlier, Prasidh Krishna provided India with a crucial breakthrough by removing Ben Duckett, halting England’s steady progress. With Duckett dismissed, Joe Root walks in to join Ollie Pope as the hosts look to regain control of the chase. Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep charged in with purpose as India looked to make early inroads on Day 4 at The Oval. With the pitch offering just enough for the seamers, both bowlers focused on maintaining tight lines and exploiting any movement off the surface. On the 24th day of Test cricket in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, we may finally be approaching the home stretch, and the conclusion of a sensational and tensely-fought Test series. Day 4 of the fifth Test at the Oval, and we are into the fourth innings with the battle lines clear as can be: India need to pick up nine more wickets, and England need to score 324 runs.
It is a simple equation, and India might be favourites, but England have made a good habit of chasing down these tall scores against the Indian team. The benefit for the Indian seam unit is that on this occasion the pitch has plenty of support for them, with a green top and relatively overcast skies. None of the flatness and heat that allowed England to waltz home at Headingley in the first match of this series, or at Edgbaston three years ago.
England lost their first wicket on what was the last ball of the third day, as Mohammed Siraj bluffed Zak Crawley and delivered a perfect yorker to obliterate his off-stump. It was the wicket of a man who has found confidence after his first innings exploits, happy to lead India’s pace bowling in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. It was also a tactical setup of a man who has learned so much in the first series of his captaincy, with Shubman Gill getting into Crawley’s head and allowing his bowler to provide the magic to the plan.
If India can find that mixture just a couple more times to remove England’s biggest threats — Ben Duckett still at the crease, Joe Root and Harry Brook to come — they will like their chances of converting their advantage. Nevertheless, they will need to be wary: if the pitch begins to flatten out and the English batters get the chance to open up their arms, they have the quality and the mindset to quickly take the match away from the visitors.
Shubman Gill has enough weapons in his toolbox to take this Test match and level the series at a very respectable 2-2, in his first tour as captain. It will require India to be clinical and on top of their game, to ensure they hang on to their catches, use their reviews well, and not give the English batters too many bad balls through which to relieve pressure.
It has all the makings of a terrific fourth day, a decisive end to the series where the result hangs in the balance, as this series deserves. Who will be capable of holding their nerves the best?
India vs England 5th Test Day 4 Highlights and Updates:
- Day 4 called off due to rain; India need 4 wickets, England 35 runs, as teams to return tomorrow for final day.
- Joe Root reached a sublime century, guiding England within touching distance of a series-winning victory with yet another masterful innings.
- Joe Root reached a calm, well-constructed fifty, while Harry Brook continued to take the attack to the bowlers, piling pressure on the Indian side.
- Harry Brook hit half-century off 39 balls to put England in the driver's seat.
- Mohammed Siraj struck again with fiery precision, dismissing Ollie Pope for the second time in the match.
- Prasidh Krishna provided a crucial breakthrough by removing Ben Duckett (54), halting England's momentum.
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- Aug 03, 2025 10:40 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: It's stumps on Day 4 at the Oval!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: It's stumps on Day 4 at the Oval! The umpires went to the dressing rooms of both teams to convey it. The match moves to Day 5, which many didn't think of, but the rain pushed it. It is anybody's game from here, with India needing four wickets and England 35 runs away. ENG 339/6 at Stumps
- Aug 03, 2025 10:33 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Rain has stopped for now!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: The rain has stopped for now but the covers are firm as the umpires are still having discussions with the ground staff here.
- Aug 03, 2025 10:27 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Rain gets lighter!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: The heavy showers has toned down but it's drizzling as the covers are still on and the umpires are having a chat with the groundsmen here,
- Aug 03, 2025 10:15 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Rain intensifies at The Oval!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Rain intensifies at The Oval and with bad light already halting play, there’s a strong possibility that India and England might have to return tomorrow to conclude the Test.
- Aug 03, 2025 10:11 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Chris Woakes in England dressing room!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Meanwhile, Chris Woakes has returned to the England dressing room, and it remains to be seen if he’ll come out to bat—possibly one-handed—should his team require it.
- Aug 03, 2025 10:02 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Bad light stops play!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: The third umpire took his time while checking the caught behind appeal from the Indian team. The umpires are checking the light to see whether they can continue playing. There is also a slight drizzle here. It's not stumps, and the play has been halted for now. England 339/6 in 76.2 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:56 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Tight from Siraj!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Another sensational over from Mohammed Siraj and it's a maiden. He didn't allow Jamie Smith to play his shots and beat him a couple of times to put doubts in his mind. It is getting intense with every over. ENG 339/6 in 76 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:47 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Test cricket at its best!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Every ball is an event now, and Mohammed Siraj is in no mood to slow down. Test cricket is delivering once again. England still need 36 runs to win, and the Indian pacer are doing everything here to make things difficult for them. ENG 338/6 in 74 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:40 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Prasidh Krishna dismisses Joe Root!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Prasidh Krishna gets the big fish Joe Root! Excellent catch by Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps. Root departs for 105, but he was put under pressure in the last couple of overs. The tide has turned a bit in the last few minutes at the Oval. ENG 337/6 in 73 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:39 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Krishna also putting up a fight!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Prasidh Krishna is also giving his all here, and he also hits Joe Root's pads. India took the desperate review there, but the ball was missing the leg stump. The runs are coming in leg byes at the moment, but it is helping England.
- Aug 03, 2025 09:34 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Siraj not backing down!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Mohammed Siraj is still running hard and making the ball move back in. Once again he is putting up a lion-hearted effort. He hit the pad thrice in the over and England might feel some pressure now. ENG 335/5 in 72 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:26 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Prasidh outfoxes Bethell!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Prasidh Krishna outfoxed Jacob Bethell for 5! England still need 42 runs to win, and another ray of hope for India here. Jamie Smith is the new man in, and he has already played a couple of crucial knocks this series. ENG 332/5 in 70.4 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:24 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Tight from Siraj!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: One run came off Mohammed Siraj's over. The match has almost slipped away from India's reach, and they need something miraculous to get back in the game, which looks highly unlikely. ENG 331/4 in 70 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:13 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root hits century!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root smashes another century, and he pays tribute to Graham Thorpe straightaway by wearing the headband. His 39th Test century and he is determined to take England over the line here. ENG 325/4
- Aug 03, 2025 09:10 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Bethell cautious!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Just one run came off Mohammed Siraj's over. Jacob Bethell is very cautious in the middle and has scored just one off the 22 balls he faced. He wants to prove that he belongs to red-ball cricket. ENG 318/4 in 68 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:05 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Maiden from Akash Deep!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: A maiden over to start the proceedings in third session. Akash Deep didn't allow Jacob Bethell to free his arms there. Shubman Gill is all calm at the slip and wants his players to enjoy the final session of the series. ENG 317/4 in 67 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 09:02 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Chase resumes!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Akash Deep has the ball in hand as Jacob Bethell and Joe Root are back in the middle to resume the chase.
- Aug 03, 2025 08:48 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Play to resume at 9 PM!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: The start of the final session has been delayed due to drizzle, though the covers are coming off. The play will resume at 9 PM IST.
- Aug 03, 2025 08:41 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: England dominate second session!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook notched up his 10th Test century and Joe Root remained unbeaten on 98 as England reached 317 for 4 at tea on day four, closing in on the 374-run target set by India. With just 57 runs needed for victory, Root and Jacob Bethell were holding firm at the crease, steering England towards a memorable 3-1 series win.
- Aug 03, 2025 08:29 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root 98* at Tea!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Loud appeal for LBW as India opt for a review to get rid of Joe Root, but the impact was outside off stump and Shubman Gill exhausted one DRS there. Root holds the key here, and India desperately needs his wicket. He hit back-to-back boundaries and returned to the pavilion on 98* at Tea break. It's drizzling too, just hope it doesn't get heavier. ENG 317/4 at Tea.
- Aug 03, 2025 08:18 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: ENG 307/4 in 64 overs
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Mohammed Siraj tried to trouble Jacob Bethell with a yorker once again, but this time, unlike the first innings, he was ready for it. India have a glimmer of hope here after Brook's wicket. However, Joe Root is still in the middle and hitting boundaries. ENG 307/4 in 64 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 08:10 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Akash Deep dismisses Brook!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Akash Deep back into the attack and Harry Brook didn't spare him and hit him for a couple of boundaries as England reached 300 up. Wait a minute… Brook went for another boundary but the ball slipped away from his hand and he got caught by Mohammed Siraj. ENG 301/4 in 62.4 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 08:08 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Root hits Siraj for four!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Mohammed Siraj is back into the attack, and Joe Root hits him for a boundary to frustrate India further. The visitors really need a miraculous effort now to bounce back in the game. ENG 293/3 in 62 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:59 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook hits century!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook completes his century off 91 balls. An entertaining knock from the English batter which has taken the game away from India now. He was the one who shifted the momentum back in England's favour by counter-attacking the Indian pacers. ENG 286/3 in 61 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:56 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Root hits four!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: A floaty full-toss outside off and Joe Root accepted the gift with open arms and smashes it at deep mid-wicket for a boundary. The target is under 100 and the pressure is quite visible on the Indian players' faces. ENG 279/3 in 60 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:51 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: ENG 273/3 in 59 overs
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Washington Sundar back into the attack! A tidy over, but it didn't put any pressure on the England batters. They need to put some sort of pressure on them with tight bowling, as it is slipping away quickly from their reach. ENG 273/3 in 59 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:43 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Brook enter 90s!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook in his 90s now, while Joe Root is playing the anchor role here. The two batters have taken the game away from India as every ploy they have tried has failed miserably in the past hour. ENG 266/3
- Aug 03, 2025 07:37 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: 150-run stand!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Slighlty short and Harry Brook went on the backfoot and pulled him for a boundary. He is now marching towards his century as India don't have a plan to get him out. ENG 257/3
- Aug 03, 2025 07:33 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: 250 up for England!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: 250 up for England as things are not looking good for India at the moment, with the match slipping away from their reach. Nothing has worked for India in this session so far, however, one breakthrough could change things here. ENG 251/3 in 54 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:27 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Root smashes Jadeja!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Ravindra Jadeja into the attack and Joe Root charged down the ground to smash him for a boundary. 7 runs came off the over as England are cruising towards a series win now with India clueless about how to break this stand. IND 246/3 in 53 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:15 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook hits four!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Akash Deep continues to leak boundaries as Harry Brook hits another four and is now batting in the 80s. Shubman Gill needs to alter his plans as the current one is not working at all. ENG 237/3 in 51 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 07:08 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Fifty for Joe Root!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Fifty for Joe Root with an easy single as England have gained a big upper hand in the game now. Mohammed Siraj is trying hard, but it is just not working for India at the moment. The runs are coming fast for England and they just need 146 runs to win
- Aug 03, 2025 07:03 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Root, Brook hammer Akash Deep!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root hits a four, and he is once again standing tall for England in the run chase. The match is slipping away from India, and they desperately need to break this stand; otherwise, it will be too late. Meanwhile, Harry Brook continues to find boundaries with ease. ENG 221/3 in 49 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:54 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Akash back in attack!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Akash Deep returns to the attack, sparking curiosity as Shubman Gill was seen asking him if he had taken an injection—likely a painkiller—hinting at the pacer's struggle with discomfort while continuing to bowl through it. Two runs came off the over. ENG 208/3 in 47 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:49 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: 100-run stand!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: India have lost the momentum here with Harry Brook and Joe Root going strong with a partnership over 100. Mohammed Siraj is still running hard, but there is no assistance from the surface in the last few overs. ENG 206/3 in 46 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:42 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: 200 up for England!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: 200 up for England! Mohammed Siraj continues from one end and is trying to produce something special. The partnership between the two is getting dangerous with every passing over. ENG 200/3 in 44 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:36 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Brook cuts Sundar for four!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Washington Sundar into the attack and Harry Brook cuts him away for a boundary. The pressure is mounting on India to break this stand as Brook is scoring at a rapid rate. ENG 196/3 in 43 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:27 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Brook hits fifty!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook slammed his half-century off 39 balls, shifting the momentum back in England's favour. India need to put the brakes on the scoring speed to put pressure on Brook. IND 186/3 in 41 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:24 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root hits four!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root finds the gap between gully and backwards point to hit a boundary. The former English skipper holds the key in the chase and with him in the middle, Harry Brook also feels confident to play his shots. ENG 181/3
- Aug 03, 2025 06:19 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Brook hammers Prasidh!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook resumes his counter-attack and hits Prasidh Krishna for a couple of boundaries. The Indian paceman has been expensive once again and leaking runs at over 6 runs per over. India need something special to break this stand. ENG 175/3 in 39 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 06:14 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Chase resumes!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root and Harry Brook back in the middle to resume chase. Prasidh Krishna has the ball in hand.
- Aug 03, 2025 06:09 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: England chase history against odds!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: History is stacked against England as they attempt a challenging chase at The Oval. The highest successful fourth-innings chase at this venue remains England’s 263-run effort against Australia in 1902—a dramatic one-wicket win etched in cricketing folklore.
- Aug 03, 2025 06:01 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Brook unsettles Indian pacers!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook launched a blistering counter-attack after walking in at 106 for 3, smashing 27 runs off just eight deliveries to shift momentum in England's favour. Coming in the wake of Ollie Pope’s dismissal for 27—trapped lbw by Mohammed Siraj—Brook wasted no time in asserting himself. His aggressive strokeplay rattled the Indian bowlers and injected life into England’s chase just before the lunch break.
- Aug 03, 2025 05:52 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook gets a big lifeline before Lunch!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook had a major reprieve on 19 when Mohammed Siraj, who had taken the catch at the boundary, lost his balance and stepped onto the rope, turning a potential wicket into a six. A golden opportunity missed for India at a crucial juncture.
- Aug 03, 2025 05:37 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: ENG 164/4 in 38 overs at Lunch
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Lunch! The match was in balance after the first session, when India picked two crucial wickets. However, Harry Brook produced a late counter-attack with Joe Root in themiddle to pull England back in the game. India need to break this stand after the break to tighten the screws. ENG 164/4 in 38 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 05:30 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: A tidy over from Prasidh Krishna!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: A tidy over from Prasidh Krishna this time. Only two runs came off this. The momentum is shifting back in England's way with their two best batters out in the middle. ENG 162/3 in 37 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 05:19 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Mohammed Siraj commits blunder as Brook smashes Prasidh!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Mohammed Siraj enters the middle and commits a massive error while taking the catch. It turned out to be a blunder as Siraj touched the boundary ropes after grabbing the catch and it turned out to be a six. He rubbed salt on India's wounds by charging down again for a boundary. There is no stopping Brook as he hits another boundary, and Siraj is disappointed with himself here. ENG 153/3 in 35 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 05:15 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook smashes Akash Deep!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Harry Brook has decided to break the shackles and smashed Akash Deep for a four and a six to make his intentions clear. He has decided to take the attack on Akash to unsettle him. ENG 137/3
- Aug 03, 2025 05:10 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Root hits four!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Joe Root is not shying away from playing the drives as he hit Prasidh Krishna through cover to break the shackles once again. He holds the key for England here and his presence puts pressure on India. ENG 126/3 in 33 overs
- Aug 03, 2025 04:56 pm IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Tidy from Siraj!
IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 4: Another tight over from Mohammed Siraj as he is making things difficult for the English batters here. Joe Root and Harry Brook is the danger pair here and India need to find a way to not let them settle. ENG 115/3 in 30 overs