From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson. 

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in international cricket

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series also featuring Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul. 

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series also featuring Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul.&nbsp;

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series

It was a sensational game of cricket at The Oval as India beat England by six runs in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday (Aug 4). The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.&nbsp;

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<h2>India win Oval thriller</h2>Needing four wickets to win on the final day, it was a do-or-die situation for Shubman Gill and Co as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna gave their best shot. Their persistence was rewarded in the second over of the day as Jamie Smith (2) was dismissed by Siraj after Dhruv Jurel caught him. Just two overs later, Jamie Overton (9) joined Smith after he was given LBW by umpire Kumar Dharmasena in a decision that looked controversial. However, DRS favoured India as Overton was given out by the third umpire.&nbsp;&nbsp;The luck did not shine for India next time as Josh Togue’s LBW wicket was overturned by the third umpire after he was judged out by umpire Ahsan Raza in the 81st over. However, that resilience was broken in the 83rd over when Tongue was dismissed by Krishna on a duck, paving the way for unlikely batter Chris Woakes to enter the pitch despite being injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite having Woakes come out to bat, England could not prevent the defeat as Gus Atkinson was dismissed for 17 to cap off a sensational game of cricket. Woakes, for all his determination, did not face a single ball as India sealed the match by six runs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England. 

It was a sensational game of cricket at The Oval as India beat England by six runs in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday (Aug 4). The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.

The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: India win Oval thriller on Day 5 as teams share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

It will be a decisive day in the ongoing India vs England Test series as both teams hunt for victories on Day 5 of the final Test match at The Oval. After rain played spoilsport in the final session of Day 4, the series will head into Day 25 as the fate of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar trophy remains undecided. With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London.&nbsp;<h2>Will rain spoil the proceedings at The Oval on Day 5?</h2>With just 35 more runs needed to win the match for England, while India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC weather is saying that the rain is expected to come in around 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch interval. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian bowlers.&nbsp;Accuweather is also saying that the rain won't come in before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 percent.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India vs England set for thriller</h2>Needing a record 374 runs to win, England gained the upper hand in the contest after a flamboyant batting display on Day 4. Having 106/3 at one stage, England batters Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) stitched a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session saw India retain their interest in the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;After rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, England were 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need three more wickets as Chris Woakes nurses a shoulder injury and will be called into bat only if England are in dire need.

With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London. 

It will be a decisive day in the ongoing India vs England Test series as both teams hunt for victories on Day 5 of the final Test match at The Oval. After rain played spoilsport in the final session of Day 4, the series will head into Day 25 as the fate of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar trophy remains undecided. With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London. Will rain spoil the proceedings at The Oval on Day 5? With just 35 more runs needed to win the match for England, while India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of hours. BBC weather is saying that the rain is expected to come in around 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch interval. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian bowlers. Accuweather is also saying that the rain won't come in before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 percent. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India vs England set for thriller Needing a record 374 runs to win, England gained the upper hand in the contest after a flamboyant batting display on Day 4. Having 106/3 at one stage, England batters Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) stitched a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session saw India retain their interest in the match. After rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, England were 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need three more wickets as Chris Woakes nurses a shoulder injury and will be called into bat only if England are in dire need.

With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller?

Here is a look at five teams with most runs in a single series of a Test series featuring Australia, India and England. India became the recent addition after their record-breaking 3809 runs against England in Anderson-Tendulkar series.

Here is a look at five teams with most runs in a single series of a Test series featuring Australia, India and England. India became the recent addition after their record-breaking 3809 runs against England in Anderson-Tendulkar series.

5 teams with the most runs in a single Test series

Here is a look at the five highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval as India and England are set to play a thriller on Day 4 of the Oval Test. India need nine more wickets to win the match while England have another 324 runs to chase if they are to win.

Here is a look at the five highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval as India and England are set to play a thriller on Day 4 of the Oval Test. India need nine more wickets to win the match while England have another 324 runs to chase if they are to win.

5 Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval

The final Test match between India and England is all set for a thrilling finale as both teams remain in the hunt for a win at The Oval. With 324 runs still needed to win, England can bank on the bazball approach as they did at Headingley to win the opening Test. However, if they need to break record books, they are to win the Test match as no side in the history of Test cricket has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1.<h2>England to break record books?</h2>Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies.&nbsp;The most recent highest successful run chase at the venue came in 2024 when Sri Lanka won by eight wickets. The sub-continent side scored 219 to win against hosts England as they kept their minor World Test Championship (WTC) hopes alive.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval</h2><ol><li>Target: 263 - England (263/9) vs Australia, 1902</li><li>Target: 252 - West Indies (255/2) vs England, 1963</li><li>Target: 242 - Australia (242/5) vs England, 1972</li><li>Target: 225 - West Indies (226/2) vs England, 1988</li><li>Target: 219 - Sri Lanka (219/2) vs England, 2024</li></ol><h2>Can India level the series?</h2>Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

England will need to break record books, if they are to win The Oval Test as no side in the history has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1.

The final Test match between India and England is all set for a thrilling finale as both teams remain in the hunt for a win at The Oval. With 324 runs still needed to win, England can bank on the bazball approach as they did at Headingley to win the opening Test. However, if they need to break record books, they are to win the Test match as no side in the history of Test cricket has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1. England to break record books? Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies. The most recent highest successful run chase at the venue came in 2024 when Sri Lanka won by eight wickets. The sub-continent side scored 219 to win against hosts England as they kept their minor World Test Championship (WTC) hopes alive. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval Target: 263 - England (263/9) vs Australia, 1902 Target: 252 - West Indies (255/2) vs England, 1963 Target: 242 - Australia (242/5) vs England, 1972 Target: 225 - West Indies (226/2) vs England, 1988 Target: 219 - Sri Lanka (219/2) vs England, 2024 Can India level the series? Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

England will need to break record books, if they are to win The Oval Test as no side in the history has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1.

IND vs ENG: England to break record books? Here's all you need to know about highest successful run chases at The Oval

The Indian cricket team has raised strong concerns over the ball change rules in the recent Lord’s Test, claiming the incident may have cost them the game. India lost the Test match by 22 runs after Siraj’s defensive shot rolled back onto the stumps. The defeat proved costly, leaving India trailing by 1‑2 in the five-match series. According to a report by the Indian Express, a crucial moment turned against them when the umpires replaced their 10-over ball with a 30-over ball because a similar replacement wasn’t available. This aspect turned to favour the hosts, with them scoring runs with ease.&nbsp;“When you ask for a ball change, you aren’t told about the age of the replacement you will be getting. At Lord’s, we weren’t told that the replacement would be 30 to 35 overs old. If we were told, we would have continued with the deformed ball that was used for 10 overs. The ICC needs to intervene. This rule needs to be changed,” an Indian team official was quoted as saying to the Indian Express.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-rankings-jadeja-regains-top-all-rounder-spot-abhishek-sharma-is-the-new-t20i-batter-1753867172177"> ICC rankings: Jadeja sits atop in Test all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma is top T20I batter</a><h2>The turning point</h2>Before the ball was changed, India was all over England, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell. In just 14 balls, Bumrah removed English skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Chris Woakes, all with deliveries that swung and troubled the English batters. But after 10 overs, the ball lost its shape and failed the standard ring test used by umpires.&nbsp;The umpires then handed India a replacement ball much older than the one they had been using. The change was visible: the original ball swung an average of 1.869 degrees, while the replacement moved just 0.855 degrees in the air, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo.&nbsp;With the older and softer ball, England’s Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse added a crucial 84-run partnership for the eighth wicket, with Smith scoring 51 off 56 balls and Carse making 56 off 83. From 271/7, England went to 355/8, the important runs in England's victory.<h2>Questions Over Ball Selection Process</h2>The controversy has also put the spotlight on how balls are selected in Test matches. Traditionally, the fourth umpire from the host nation brings a box of balls to the dressing room before the match, allowing the visiting team to pick two for use during the game. The match referee, the neutral authority, is not involved in this process.&nbsp;An Indian official alleges that this process is controversial and there should be involvement of the match referee, who is a neutral party in the contest. They also said that balls with a darker shade of red, which swing more, only had one such ball available in the box that was brought to them. The team has reported the matter to the ICC, seeking greater transparency and neutral oversight in the selection of replacement balls.

India’s hopes were shattered with a narrow 22‑run defeat at Lord’s, handing England a 2‑1 lead in the series.

The Indian cricket team has raised strong concerns over the ball change rules in the recent Lord’s Test, claiming the incident may have cost them the game. India lost the Test match by 22 runs after Siraj’s defensive shot rolled back onto the stumps. The defeat proved costly, leaving India trailing by 1‑2 in the five-match series. According to a report by the Indian Express, a crucial moment turned against them when the umpires replaced their 10-over ball with a 30-over ball because a similar replacement wasn’t available. This aspect turned to favour the hosts, with them scoring runs with ease. “When you ask for a ball change, you aren’t told about the age of the replacement you will be getting. At Lord’s, we weren’t told that the replacement would be 30 to 35 overs old. If we were told, we would have continued with the deformed ball that was used for 10 overs. The ICC needs to intervene. This rule needs to be changed,” an Indian team official was quoted as saying to the Indian Express. Also read | ICC rankings: Jadeja sits atop in Test all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma is top T20I batter The turning point Before the ball was changed, India was all over England, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell. In just 14 balls, Bumrah removed English skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Chris Woakes, all with deliveries that swung and troubled the English batters. But after 10 overs, the ball lost its shape and failed the standard ring test used by umpires. The umpires then handed India a replacement ball much older than the one they had been using. The change was visible: the original ball swung an average of 1.869 degrees, while the replacement moved just 0.855 degrees in the air, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo. With the older and softer ball, England’s Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse added a crucial 84-run partnership for the eighth wicket, with Smith scoring 51 off 56 balls and Carse making 56 off 83. From 271/7, England went to 355/8, the important runs in England's victory. Questions Over Ball Selection Process The controversy has also put the spotlight on how balls are selected in Test matches. Traditionally, the fourth umpire from the host nation brings a box of balls to the dressing room before the match, allowing the visiting team to pick two for use during the game. The match referee, the neutral authority, is not involved in this process. An Indian official alleges that this process is controversial and there should be involvement of the match referee, who is a neutral party in the contest. They also said that balls with a darker shade of red, which swing more, only had one such ball available in the box that was brought to them. The team has reported the matter to the ICC, seeking greater transparency and neutral oversight in the selection of replacement balls.

India’s hopes were shattered with a narrow 22‑run defeat at Lord’s, handing England a 2‑1 lead in the series.

Did the Duke's ball change at Lord’s cost India third Test? All you need to know

England Test skipper Ben Stokes says that it wasn't 'worth the risk' playing as a batter in the final Test against India so he decided to skip it altogether. The England captain was anyway not going to bowl after picking up a shoulder niggle in the fourth Test in Manchester which ended in a draw. Notably, Stokes has takes most wickets in the series from either side and has taken his team to a 2-1 lead heading into the final match. The decision also had an Ashes factor for which England travel to Australia in next 14 weeks time in what could be tenure defining series for Stokes as captain.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-do-india-win-final-test-at-the-oval-vs-england-wicketkeeper-must-score-a-fifty-1753874635568">How do India win final Test at The Oval vs ENG - wicketkeeper must score a fifty</a>&nbsp;“We took as long as we could to make the decision,” Stokes said on his withdrawal from the Test. “I came down [to the Oval] this morning to give myself every chance just to play as a batter – bowling was ruled out as soon as we got the scan results. It’s one of those where weighing up the risk and reward, the risk was way too high. Hearing where it could head to, it wasn’t something that was worth taking a risk on. I wouldn’t expect to put any of my players at risk of an injury like this. So I’ll start rehabbing now and focus on what we’ve got coming up in the winter. Once this series was done I was feet up anyway, so it doesn’t make too much difference.”Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under. Jacob Bethell replaces Stokes in the playing XI while Ollie Pope will take on the captaincy duties at the Oval.England Playing XI vs India for 5th Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under for away Ashes.

England Test skipper Ben Stokes says that it wasn't 'worth the risk' playing as a batter in the final Test against India so he decided to skip it altogether. The England captain was anyway not going to bowl after picking up a shoulder niggle in the fourth Test in Manchester which ended in a draw. Notably, Stokes has takes most wickets in the series from either side and has taken his team to a 2-1 lead heading into the final match. The decision also had an Ashes factor for which England travel to Australia in next 14 weeks time in what could be tenure defining series for Stokes as captain. Also Read - How do India win final Test at The Oval vs ENG - wicketkeeper must score a fifty “We took as long as we could to make the decision,” Stokes said on his withdrawal from the Test. “I came down [to the Oval] this morning to give myself every chance just to play as a batter – bowling was ruled out as soon as we got the scan results. It’s one of those where weighing up the risk and reward, the risk was way too high. Hearing where it could head to, it wasn’t something that was worth taking a risk on. I wouldn’t expect to put any of my players at risk of an injury like this. So I’ll start rehabbing now and focus on what we’ve got coming up in the winter. Once this series was done I was feet up anyway, so it doesn’t make too much difference.” Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under. Jacob Bethell replaces Stokes in the playing XI while Ollie Pope will take on the captaincy duties at the Oval. England Playing XI vs India for 5th Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

Stokes suffered a grade-three muscle tear in his shoulder after bowling 140 overs in the previous four Tests. The recovery time for such an injury, depending on the severity, is estimated to be between six to 10 weeks - just in time before England travel Down Under for away Ashes.

Ben Stokes reveals Ashes factor behind missing final Test vs India

The ongoing India vs England Test series is now down to one Test which India must win if they are to draw level in the five-game series. Trailing 1-2 after four Tests, India go into the must-win fifth Test, set to be played at the Oval from July 31 (Thursday) with high confidence after earning a hard-fought draw in Manchester. The Oval in London has been one of India's most favorite grounds albeit just two wins in 15 Tests but seven draws and six losses.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-proposal-may-leave-out-pakistan-nz-from-competing-in-la-2028-olympics-report-1753864567925">ICC proposal may leave out Pak, NZ from competing in LA 2028 Olympics - Report</a>&nbsp;India's two wins at the Oval came in 1971 and 2021 by four wickets and 157 runs respectively. India lost the toss both times and were asked to bowl first in 1971 and bat first in 2021. Despite the limited data available for analysis, there's one thing which is common in both the wins India registered at the Oval - the wicketkeeper scoring a fifty-plus score in one of the innings of the Test.In 1971, it was Farokh Engineer who scored 59 in India's first innings at number 7 but the team still conceded a first innings defeat. The second India won at the Oval, in 2021, Rishabh Pant scored 50 in India's second innings.For the upcoming Test the same venue, India, however, will be without Pant after he was ruled out due a foot injury sustained in the fourth Test while batting. Dhurv Jurel is expected to replace Pant after keeping wickets for him for most part in the last two Tests. It'll be a big task for Jurel with the bat that he has to do now in the final Test at the Oval if India are to win and draw level in the series.Additionally, India will also be without premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the Test but England will be without skipper Ben Stokes, express pacer Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse as well.

India's two wins at the Oval came in 1971 and 2021 by four wickets and 157 runs respectively. There's one thing which is common in both the wins India registered at the Oval - the wicketkeeper scoring a fifty-plus score in one of the innings of the Test.

The ongoing India vs England Test series is now down to one Test which India must win if they are to draw level in the five-game series. Trailing 1-2 after four Tests, India go into the must-win fifth Test, set to be played at the Oval from July 31 (Thursday) with high confidence after earning a hard-fought draw in Manchester. The Oval in London has been one of India's most favorite grounds albeit just two wins in 15 Tests but seven draws and six losses. Also Read - ICC proposal may leave out Pak, NZ from competing in LA 2028 Olympics - Report India's two wins at the Oval came in 1971 and 2021 by four wickets and 157 runs respectively. India lost the toss both times and were asked to bowl first in 1971 and bat first in 2021. Despite the limited data available for analysis, there's one thing which is common in both the wins India registered at the Oval - the wicketkeeper scoring a fifty-plus score in one of the innings of the Test. In 1971, it was Farokh Engineer who scored 59 in India's first innings at number 7 but the team still conceded a first innings defeat. The second India won at the Oval, in 2021, Rishabh Pant scored 50 in India's second innings. For the upcoming Test the same venue, India, however, will be without Pant after he was ruled out due a foot injury sustained in the fourth Test while batting. Dhurv Jurel is expected to replace Pant after keeping wickets for him for most part in the last two Tests. It'll be a big task for Jurel with the bat that he has to do now in the final Test at the Oval if India are to win and draw level in the series. Additionally, India will also be without premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the Test but England will be without skipper Ben Stokes, express pacer Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse as well.

India's two wins at the Oval came in 1971 and 2021 by four wickets and 157 runs respectively. There's one thing which is common in both the wins India registered at the Oval - the wicketkeeper scoring a fifty-plus score in one of the innings of the Test.

How do India win final Test at The Oval vs England - wicketkeeper must score a fifty

Injured England captain Ben Stokes has been officially ruled out of the final Test match against India as the hosts suffer a minor injury crisis. In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash. Ollie Pope will take charge of the English side at The Oval with Stokes out as the hosts currently lead the five-match Test series 2-1.&nbsp;

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<h2>Ben Stokes ruled out</h2>In an announcement made on Wednesday, Stokes was ruled out due to a biceps tendon injury that he suffered during the Old Trafford Test. Despite his injury, Stokes continued to bat and bowl and even scalped a five-for along with a 141-run knock in the first innings. He played a key role for the hosts but could not help them win the match as Indian batters showed a resolute batting display on the final day at Old Trafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, Archer and Caryse have been rested as part of the workload management, with Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton coming into the Playing XI. Atkinson has not played since the Zimbabwe series and was injured for the last few weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Overton, it will be a return to the red-ball format for him for the first time in over three years. His only Test match for England came in June 2022 against New Zealand and he has since been out of the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-will-india-s-bad-luck-turn-good-in-oval-test-rare-1-32768-probability-predicts-team-can-lose-15th-consecutive-toss-1753856381670">Will India's bad luck turn good in Oval Test? Rare 1/32768 probability predicts team can lose 15th consecutive toss</a><h2>England need a draw to seal series</h2>England will need a draw in the final Test match against India to seal the five-match Test series, with them currently leading 2-1. The hosts won the Headingley Test, followed by a thrilling win at Lord’s in the final session of Day 5. India’s solitary win in the series came at Edgbaston, which was also their first at the venue.&nbsp;The final Test match in the Anderson-Tendulkar series will begin on Thursday (July 31).<h2>England Playing XI</h2>Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (capt), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue&nbsp;

In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Ben Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash.

Injured England captain Ben Stokes has been officially ruled out of the final Test match against India as the hosts suffer a minor injury crisis. In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash. Ollie Pope will take charge of the English side at The Oval with Stokes out as the hosts currently lead the five-match Test series 2-1.

In an announcement made on Wednesday (July 30), Ben Stokes was officially ruled out while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse rested for the key clash.

IND vs ENG: Injured Ben Stokes ruled out of Oval Test; Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse rested

Team India will have a task in their hand as they face England in the final Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Thursday (July 31). Trailing 1-2 in the series, Shubman Gill &amp; Co. will need to win at any cost or else walk empty-handed in the five-match series. While winning a match is in India’s hands and down to their efforts, one factor is not in control of the visitors, as they now stand a rare probability of losing 15 consecutive tosses in international cricket.<h2>Rare probability could be a reality</h2>As things stand, India have lost 14 consecutive tosses, achieving the rare feat which has a probability of 1/16384. However, if the Gill loses another toss, fifth in a row in the ongoing series, the probability will reach 1/32678. No team in international cricket has achieved this unfortunate feat, but with one more toss, it could soon become a reality. The visitors have lost all four tosses so far in the series and Gill has continued to ride on the poor luck at toss despite taking over from Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;Across formats, three Indian captains have taken charge of the side, but none has succeeded in winning a toss. Suryakumar Yadav was the last Indian captain to win a toss when he did so against England in the third T20I in January 2025. Since then, India have lost all tosses in the Champions Trophy 2025 (five matches) while also losing tosses in five matches against England in the build-up to the tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-bumrah-is-fit-to-bowl-as-per-his-workload-says-india-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-1753810202717"> IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak</a>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma was the man in charge for the Champions Trophy before Gill became the permanent captain in the Test format. However, like Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit, Gill has also continued with the flip of the coin.<h2>India eye parity in series</h2>Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

While winning a match is in India’s hands and down to their efforts, one factor is not in control of the visitors, as they now stand a rare probability of losing 15 consecutive tosses in international cricket.

Team India will have a task in their hand as they face England in the final Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Thursday (July 31). Trailing 1-2 in the series, Shubman Gill & Co. will need to win at any cost or else walk empty-handed in the five-match series. While winning a match is in India’s hands and down to their efforts, one factor is not in control of the visitors, as they now stand a rare probability of losing 15 consecutive tosses in international cricket. Rare probability could be a reality As things stand, India have lost 14 consecutive tosses, achieving the rare feat which has a probability of 1/16384. However, if the Gill loses another toss, fifth in a row in the ongoing series, the probability will reach 1/32678. No team in international cricket has achieved this unfortunate feat, but with one more toss, it could soon become a reality. The visitors have lost all four tosses so far in the series and Gill has continued to ride on the poor luck at toss despite taking over from Rohit Sharma. Across formats, three Indian captains have taken charge of the side, but none has succeeded in winning a toss. Suryakumar Yadav was the last Indian captain to win a toss when he did so against England in the third T20I in January 2025. Since then, India have lost all tosses in the Champions Trophy 2025 (five matches) while also losing tosses in five matches against England in the build-up to the tournament. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak Rohit Sharma was the man in charge for the Champions Trophy before Gill became the permanent captain in the Test format. However, like Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit, Gill has also continued with the flip of the coin. India eye parity in series Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

While winning a match is in India’s hands and down to their efforts, one factor is not in control of the visitors, as they now stand a rare probability of losing 15 consecutive tosses in international cricket.

Will India's bad luck turn good in Oval Test? Rare 1/32768 probability predicts team can lose 15th consecutive toss

India’s Jasprit Bumrah is all set to miss the final Test against England starting on Thursday (July 31) after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) medical team advised. According to a media report, Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program.<h2>Bumrah to miss Oval Test?</h2>According to a reliable cricket website, Espncricinfo, Bumrah won’t be part of the Indian team for the final Test. Considering India will have some important series and tournaments to play in the coming months, the BCCI and its medical team are not risking Bumrah’s availability. He missed out on the Indian team’s Champions Trophy triumph in the UAE earlier in the year, having sustained a back issue during the Sydney Test.&nbsp;On the other hand, Akash Deep will return to the side having sat out of the Old Trafford Test due to a groin issue. He is likely to take Bumrah’s place in the Playing XI, while Shardul Thakur is also expected to make way for Arshdeep Singh.&nbsp;Arshdeep could be handed his debut cap in the Oval Test, considering India need bowling depth. In the batting unit, Sai Sudharsan could be shown faith again, but few reports have suggested that Abhimanyu Easwaran could be handed a debut as well, with Team India struggling for a genuine batter at No.3.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-bumrah-is-fit-to-bowl-as-per-his-workload-says-india-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-1753810202717">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak</a><h2>India eye parity in series</h2>Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

According to a media report, Jasprit Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah is all set to miss the final Test against England starting on Thursday (July 31) after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) medical team advised. According to a media report, Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program. Bumrah to miss Oval Test? According to a reliable cricket website, Espncricinfo, Bumrah won’t be part of the Indian team for the final Test. Considering India will have some important series and tournaments to play in the coming months, the BCCI and its medical team are not risking Bumrah’s availability. He missed out on the Indian team’s Champions Trophy triumph in the UAE earlier in the year, having sustained a back issue during the Sydney Test. On the other hand, Akash Deep will return to the side having sat out of the Old Trafford Test due to a groin issue. He is likely to take Bumrah’s place in the Playing XI, while Shardul Thakur is also expected to make way for Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep could be handed his debut cap in the Oval Test, considering India need bowling depth. In the batting unit, Sai Sudharsan could be shown faith again, but few reports have suggested that Abhimanyu Easwaran could be handed a debut as well, with Team India struggling for a genuine batter at No.3. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak India eye parity in series Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

According to a media report, Jasprit Bumrah won’t be in contention for The Oval Test with Akash Deep set to return after spending time on the bench due to a groin issue. Bumrah had earlier missed the Edgbaston Test as part of the workload management program.

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah to skip Oval Test after advice from BCCI's medical team - Report

&nbsp;It was an entertaining day on Tuesday (July 29), just 48 hours before the start of the fifth and final Test match between India and England, after head coach Gautam Gambhir got into an altercation with The Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis. In a video going viral, Gambhir was seen in a heated argument with Fortis over the use of the practice pitch, with the latter stating he will have to report the incident. However, now an old picture of Fortis with McCullum on the picture is going viral, exposing the curator’s double standards.<h2>Fortus's old pic goes viral</h2>After the heated argument on Tuesday, it was reported that Fortis threatened to report Gambhir for coming in contact with the pitch, which is to be used for the final Test starting on Thursday. However, in an old picture from 2023, curator Fortis is seen standing on a pitch with Brendon McCullum during the Ashes contest. This has prompted backlash from Indian fans who questioned Fortis’s double standards for different coaches.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-bumrah-is-fit-to-bowl-as-per-his-workload-says-india-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-1753810202717">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak</a><h2>What was the Gambhir-Fortis incident?</h2>On Tuesday, out for practice, Gambhir was seen exchanging words with Fortis and later pointing out a finger as he lost his cool. He was not pleased with the curator’s reaction while repeatedly speaking and pointing another finger at the pitch.&nbsp;

In a video going viral, Gambhir was seen in a heated argument with Fortis over the use of the practice pitch, with the latter stating he will have to report the incident. Now an old picture of Fortis with McCullum on the picture is going viral, exposing the curator’s double standards.

While WION could not verify the reason for the spat, it is reported that Gambhir was not happy with the pitch curator’s reaction when he approached the pitch set to be used for Thursday’s contest.&nbsp;"You don't tell us what to do," Gambhir can be heard reiterating multiple times. "You can't tell any of us what to do. You are just a ground staff," he added.&nbsp;In the video, Gambhir was initially spotted walking away from Fortis, but he still continued to raise his point while Fortis was taken away by India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.

It was an entertaining day on Tuesday (July 29), just 48 hours before the start of the fifth and final Test match between India and England, after head coach Gautam Gambhir got into an altercation with The Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis. In a video going viral, Gambhir was seen in a heated argument with Fortis over the use of the practice pitch, with the latter stating he will have to report the incident. However, now an old picture of Fortis with McCullum on the picture is going viral, exposing the curator’s double standards. Fortus's old pic goes viral After the heated argument on Tuesday, it was reported that Fortis threatened to report Gambhir for coming in contact with the pitch, which is to be used for the final Test starting on Thursday. However, in an old picture from 2023, curator Fortis is seen standing on a pitch with Brendon McCullum during the Ashes contest. This has prompted backlash from Indian fans who questioned Fortis’s double standards for different coaches. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak What was the Gambhir-Fortis incident? On Tuesday, out for practice, Gambhir was seen exchanging words with Fortis and later pointing out a finger as he lost his cool. He was not pleased with the curator’s reaction while repeatedly speaking and pointing another finger at the pitch.

In a video going viral, Gambhir was seen in a heated argument with Fortis over the use of the practice pitch, with the latter stating he will have to report the incident. Now an old picture of Fortis with McCullum on the picture is going viral, exposing the curator’s double standards.

IND vs ENG: Oval curator's double standards exposed, old picture goes viral after altercation with Gambhir

Tempers have flared again ahead of the fifth Test match between India and England as head coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted in a verbal argument with The Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis on Tuesday (July 29). Gambhir and Co., who were at The Oval practicing days before the start of the fifth Test in South London, have landed in a fresh segment of controversy. While there has been no clarity on what the spat was about, the fresh controversy comes just 48 hours after Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja argued over snubbing handshakes and declining an offer for an early draw.&nbsp;

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<h2>Gambhir in verbal argument with pitch curator</h2>On Tuesday, out for practice, Gambhir was seen exchanging words with Fortis and later pointing out a finger as he lost his cool. He was not pleased with the curator’s reaction while repeatedly speaking and pointing another finger at the pitch. While WION could not verify the reason for the spat, it is reported that Gambhir was not happy with the pitch his team was given to practice on and wanted a better idea of the pitch that could be used during the final Test.&nbsp;&nbsp;"You don't tell us what to do," Gambhir can be heard re-iterating multiple times. "You can't tell any of us what to do. You are just a groundstaff," he added.&nbsp;In the video, Gambhir was initially spotted walking away from Fortis, but he still continued to raise his point while Fortis was taken away by one of India’s assistant coaches.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-slams-england-double-standards-over-handshake-saga-in-manchester-test-1753709560665">Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test</a>&nbsp;There has been no official word on the spat at the time of writing, but it will be interesting to see if the incident is reported to the officials or not.&nbsp;<h2>Fortis responds</h2>"It is quite a big game coming up. It is not my job to be happy with him (Gautam Gambhir) or not. I have never met him before today. You saw what he was like this morning. It's okay, I am fine. We have nothing to hide..." Fortis said when he was interviewed by ANI.&nbsp;<h2>India eye parity in series</h2>Trailing 1-2 in the series, India are in a must-win territory ahead of the final contest of the series. India managed to escape Manchester with a draw, but another similar result will see England clinch the series. The Indian team will heavily rely on the services of Shubman Gill and Co., while they will miss Rishabh Pant, who has already been ruled out of The Oval Test. In 15 matches at the venue, the visitors have won only two matches, while seven other matches have ended in draws.

On Tuesday, out for practice, Gambhir was seen exchanging words with Lee Fortis and later pointing out a finger as he lost his cool. He was not pleased with the curator’s reaction while repeatedly speaking and pointing another finger at the pitch.

Tempers have flared again ahead of the fifth Test match between India and England as head coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted in a verbal argument with The Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis on Tuesday (July 29). Gambhir and Co., who were at The Oval practicing days before the start of the fifth Test in South London, have landed in a fresh segment of controversy. While there has been no clarity on what the spat was about, the fresh controversy comes just 48 hours after Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja argued over snubbing handshakes and declining an offer for an early draw.

On Tuesday, out for practice, Gambhir was seen exchanging words with Lee Fortis and later pointing out a finger as he lost his cool. He was not pleased with the curator’s reaction while repeatedly speaking and pointing another finger at the pitch.

Watch: Tempers flare again! Gautam Gambhir spotted in verbal argument with pitch curator ahead of fifth Test

Team India will have a no margin for error heading into the final Test match against England as they lock horns with the home side in South London’s Kennington Oval. The match starting on Thursday (July 31) will be a must-win contest for Shubman Gill and Co as they trail 1-2 in the series, meaning anything less than a win will see England win the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. So ahead of the key clash, here is a look at India’s Test record at the Kennington Oval.&nbsp;<h2>What is India’s record at Kennington Oval?</h2>India first played a Test match at the Kennington Oval in 1936, 12 years before the independence and since played 14 more matches at the venue. Out of the 15 matches played by India, 14 have been played against England while the only other neutral tie was against Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final where they lost. While India have escaped unharmed on nine occasions at the venue, they have been successful on only two occasions to cross the winning line.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 15 matches alongside two wins, India have drawn seven and lost six matches at The Oval. India’s first win at the venue came in 1971 under the leadership of Ajit Wadekar but it was not until 2021 that India would win another match at the venue. It was Virat Kohli’s Team India in September 2021 which ended the drought as they beat England by 157 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-slams-england-double-standards-over-handshake-saga-in-manchester-test-1753709560665">Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test</a><h2>India's Record at Kennington Oval</h2><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Opposition</th><th>Start Date</th><th>Result</th><th>1st Inns</th><th>2nd Inns</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>v England</td><td>15 Aug 1936</td><td>lost</td><td>222</td><td>312</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>17 Aug 1946</td><td>draw</td><td>331</td><td>DNB</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>14 Aug 1952</td><td>draw</td><td>98</td><td>DNB</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>20 Aug 1959</td><td>lost</td><td>140</td><td>194</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>19 Aug 1971</td><td>won</td><td>284</td><td>174/6</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>30 Aug 1979</td><td>draw</td><td>202</td><td>429/8</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>8 Jul 1982</td><td>draw</td><td>410</td><td>111/3</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>23 Aug 1990</td><td>draw</td><td>606/9d</td><td>DNB</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>5 Sep 2002</td><td>draw</td><td>508</td><td>DNB</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>9 Aug 2007</td><td>draw</td><td>664</td><td>180/6d</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>18 Aug 2011</td><td>lost</td><td>300</td><td>283</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>15 Aug 2014</td><td>lost</td><td>148</td><td>94</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>7 Sep 2018</td><td>lost</td><td>292</td><td>345</td></tr><tr><td>v England</td><td>2 Sep 2021</td><td>won</td><td>191</td><td>466</td></tr><tr><td>v Australia</td><td>7 Jun 2023</td><td>lost</td><td>296</td><td>234</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2>India's Overall Test Record at Kennington Oval</h2><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Draw</th><th>HS</th><th>LS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>664</td><td>94</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;India’s last match at the venue in Test format was in 2023 when they lost to Australia in the WTC final by 209 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;On individual account, Sunil Gavaskar’s 221-run knock in the 1979 tour is the highest by any Indian while BS Chandrasekhar’s 38/6 is the best bowling figure by any Indian bowler. India’s highest total at the venue is 664 runs in 2007 when Rahul Dravid was India’s captain, later helping India win the Test series.&nbsp;

In a must-win contest, anything less than a win for India will see England clinch the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. So ahead of the key clash, here is a look at India’s Test record at the Kennington Oval. 

Team India will have a no margin for error heading into the final Test match against England as they lock horns with the home side in South London’s Kennington Oval. The match starting on Thursday (July 31) will be a must-win contest for Shubman Gill and Co as they trail 1-2 in the series, meaning anything less than a win will see England win the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. So ahead of the key clash, here is a look at India’s Test record at the Kennington Oval. What is India’s record at Kennington Oval? India first played a Test match at the Kennington Oval in 1936, 12 years before the independence and since played 14 more matches at the venue. Out of the 15 matches played by India, 14 have been played against England while the only other neutral tie was against Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final where they lost. While India have escaped unharmed on nine occasions at the venue, they have been successful on only two occasions to cross the winning line. In 15 matches alongside two wins, India have drawn seven and lost six matches at The Oval. India’s first win at the venue came in 1971 under the leadership of Ajit Wadekar but it was not until 2021 that India would win another match at the venue. It was Virat Kohli’s Team India in September 2021 which ended the drought as they beat England by 157 runs. ALSO READ | Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test India's Record at Kennington Oval Opposition Start Date Result 1st Inns 2nd Inns v England 15 Aug 1936 lost 222 312 v England 17 Aug 1946 draw 331 DNB v England 14 Aug 1952 draw 98 DNB v England 20 Aug 1959 lost 140 194 v England 19 Aug 1971 won 284 174/6 v England 30 Aug 1979 draw 202 429/8 v England 8 Jul 1982 draw 410 111/3 v England 23 Aug 1990 draw 606/9d DNB v England 5 Sep 2002 draw 508 DNB v England 9 Aug 2007 draw 664 180/6d v England 18 Aug 2011 lost 300 283 v England 15 Aug 2014 lost 148 94 v England 7 Sep 2018 lost 292 345 v England 2 Sep 2021 won 191 466 v Australia 7 Jun 2023 lost 296 234 India's Overall Test Record at Kennington Oval Mat Won Lost Draw HS LS 15 2 6 7 664 94 India’s last match at the venue in Test format was in 2023 when they lost to Australia in the WTC final by 209 runs. On individual account, Sunil Gavaskar’s 221-run knock in the 1979 tour is the highest by any Indian while BS Chandrasekhar’s 38/6 is the best bowling figure by any Indian bowler. India’s highest total at the venue is 664 runs in 2007 when Rahul Dravid was India’s captain, later helping India win the Test series.

In a must-win contest, anything less than a win for India will see England clinch the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. So ahead of the key clash, here is a look at India’s Test record at the Kennington Oval.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: All you need to know about Team India's record at The Oval as Gill & Co enter must-win territory

&nbsp;Team India is in a must-win territory as they take on England in the final contest of the five-match Test series starting on Thursday (July 31). Trailing 1-2 in the series, India will face England knowing that even a draw will see them lose the series. Ahead of the key clash, former India stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane has underlined a major concern for Team India, claiming the bowling department needs to get enough support in the Oval Test.&nbsp;<h2>Rahane flags major concern for Team India</h2>"The India team is playing well, and the batting unit has been fantastic. What concerns the Indian team is the bowling department. A couple of bowlers are bowling well, but they are not getting the support," Rahane said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;India managed to escape the Manchester Test with a superb batting display on Sunday as Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja both ended with tons. Their resolute batting display saw Gill and Co end the contest in a stalemate, only the second time England drew a match during head coach Brendon McCullum’s coaching era.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-slams-england-double-standards-over-handshake-saga-in-manchester-test-1753709560665">Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test</a>&nbsp;Although batting is not a huge concern, it is the bowling department where the side could need surgical changes. Akash Deep is expected to be back for the Oval Test after missing out in Manchester due to a groin issue. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah could play in the match despite calls for him to be rested as part of workload management.&nbsp;Shardul Thakur is likely to make way for Akash Deep, while Anshul Kamboj could swap places with Arshdeep Singh if the management decides to give the Punjab Kings pacer a debut. In the batting department, Dhurv Jurel will deputise for Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of the Oval Test, while Sai Sudharsan could also miss out if Abhimanyu Easwaran is handed a debut cap.

Ahead of the key clash, former India stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane has underlined a major concern for Team India, claiming the bowling department needs to get enough support in the Oval Test. 

Team India is in a must-win territory as they take on England in the final contest of the five-match Test series starting on Thursday (July 31). Trailing 1-2 in the series, India will face England knowing that even a draw will see them lose the series. Ahead of the key clash, former India stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane has underlined a major concern for Team India, claiming the bowling department needs to get enough support in the Oval Test. Rahane flags major concern for Team India "The India team is playing well, and the batting unit has been fantastic. What concerns the Indian team is the bowling department. A couple of bowlers are bowling well, but they are not getting the support," Rahane said on his YouTube channel. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with a superb batting display on Sunday as Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja both ended with tons. Their resolute batting display saw Gill and Co end the contest in a stalemate, only the second time England drew a match during head coach Brendon McCullum’s coaching era. ALSO READ | Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test Although batting is not a huge concern, it is the bowling department where the side could need surgical changes. Akash Deep is expected to be back for the Oval Test after missing out in Manchester due to a groin issue. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah could play in the match despite calls for him to be rested as part of workload management. Shardul Thakur is likely to make way for Akash Deep, while Anshul Kamboj could swap places with Arshdeep Singh if the management decides to give the Punjab Kings pacer a debut. In the batting department, Dhurv Jurel will deputise for Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of the Oval Test, while Sai Sudharsan could also miss out if Abhimanyu Easwaran is handed a debut cap.

Ahead of the key clash, former India stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane has underlined a major concern for Team India, claiming the bowling department needs to get enough support in the Oval Test.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Ajinkya Rahane highlights major issue for Team India ahead of Oval Test

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that India head coach Gautam Gambhir needs to be open to 'tough questions'. The comments came on the back of Gambhir's answers at the press conference after India drew Manchester Test against England. Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test and the draw, for which India batted 143 over in their second innings, is because of the players. Gambhir was particularly fiery at the press conference when asked about Gill's skills.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fan-asked-to-cover-pakistan-shirt-at-india-vs-england-manchester-test-1753708163974">Fan asked to cover Pakistan shirt at India vs England Manchester Test</a>&nbsp;"There was never any doubt about Shubman Gill's talent. If someone had doubts, they probably don't understand cricket. Some players take time to settle in international cricket," Gambhir had said."I feel India has done well despite some of his (Gambhir) tactical decisions. Let's not forget: India lost 3-0 at home (to) New Zealand, lost comfortably to Australia (away). The fight we've seen in this team? That's down to the players. Because tactically, Gambhir hasn't always made things easier— especially with some of his selections," Manjrekar said about Gambhir's press conference as reported by news agency PTI."You can tell there are certain questions that get under his skin— especially when people question Gill as a young captain and batter. And honestly, those are valid doubts. Even people who deeply understand cricket wonder whether this was the right time to hand him that opportunity. I just hope we can all understand this better," Manjrekar said."It's not about 'you guys think’ and 'we think'— we're all part of the same industry and the same country. I'd just like to see him take a chill pill, relax a bit, and be open to tough questions. Whether that will happen, I'm not sure," the cricketer turned analyst added.With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test. With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that India head coach Gautam Gambhir needs to be open to 'tough questions'. The comments came on the back of Gambhir's answers at the press conference after India drew Manchester Test against England. Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test and the draw, for which India batted 143 over in their second innings, is because of the players. Gambhir was particularly fiery at the press conference when asked about Gill's skills. Also Read - Fan asked to cover Pakistan shirt at India vs England Manchester Test "There was never any doubt about Shubman Gill's talent. If someone had doubts, they probably don't understand cricket. Some players take time to settle in international cricket," Gambhir had said. "I feel India has done well despite some of his (Gambhir) tactical decisions. Let's not forget: India lost 3-0 at home (to) New Zealand, lost comfortably to Australia (away). The fight we've seen in this team? That's down to the players. Because tactically, Gambhir hasn't always made things easier— especially with some of his selections," Manjrekar said about Gambhir's press conference as reported by news agency PTI. "You can tell there are certain questions that get under his skin— especially when people question Gill as a young captain and batter. And honestly, those are valid doubts. Even people who deeply understand cricket wonder whether this was the right time to hand him that opportunity. I just hope we can all understand this better," Manjrekar said. "It's not about 'you guys think’ and 'we think'— we're all part of the same industry and the same country. I'd just like to see him take a chill pill, relax a bit, and be open to tough questions. Whether that will happen, I'm not sure," the cricketer turned analyst added. With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

Manjrekar also believes that Gambhir made some wrong tactical decision and selections calls in Manchester Test. With only one Test left in the five-match series trailing 1-2, India have a chance at drawing the series in the final Test at the Oval which begins July 31.

'Be open to tough questions," says ex-India batter to head coach Gambhir after Manchester draw

When England took a lead of 311 runs in the first innings over India in Manchester, the chances of draw seemed bleak if not non existent. India losing two wickets in the first of their second innings made 'the non-existent' look brighter under gloomy skies at Old Trafford, but what transpired after that was history. India batted 142 overs more after the first one and secured the draw. After losing the first two wickets for no runs, India only lost two more wickets till the game ended. The innings saw three hundreds, one ninety and two 100+ partnerships - one stood out.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bumrah-to-play-in-final-test-vs-england-coach-gambhir-shares-update-after-india-draw-manchester-test-1753693140684">Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update</a>With India at 0/2, Test skipper Shubman Gill joined KL Rahul at the crease and the duo added 188 runs for the third wicket. It is the highest partnership, not only for India but ever, from two down for naught. The previous record was also with India when Mohinder Amarnath and Gundappa Viswanath had added 105 runs from 0/2 against Australia in Melbourne back in 1977. The third partnership on the list goes to Stanley Jackson and Archie MacLaren of England - they had added unbeaten 102 runs against Australia back in 1902 at Lord's.The partnership was broken when Rahul was dismissed for a 90 - in the process he took his runs tally past 500 (511) in the series which is the most for him in a series ever. The 90 was also Rahul's fourth 50+ score of the series to go with two hundreds. As for Gill, the skipper went on to score 103 - his fourth ton of the series. Gill is already past 700 runs in the series - 722 to be exact.The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

When England took a lead of 311 runs in the first innings over India in Manchester, the chances of draw seemed bleak if not non existent. India losing two wickets in the first of their second innings made 'the non-existent' look brighter under gloomy skies at Old Trafford, but what transpired after that was history. India batted 142 overs more after the first one and secured the draw. After losing the first two wickets for no runs, India only lost two more wickets till the game ended. The innings saw three hundreds, one ninety and two 100+ partnerships - one stood out. Also Read - Bumrah to play in final Test vs England? Coach Gambhir shares update With India at 0/2, Test skipper Shubman Gill joined KL Rahul at the crease and the duo added 188 runs for the third wicket. It is the highest partnership, not only for India but ever, from two down for naught. The previous record was also with India when Mohinder Amarnath and Gundappa Viswanath had added 105 runs from 0/2 against Australia in Melbourne back in 1977. The third partnership on the list goes to Stanley Jackson and Archie MacLaren of England - they had added unbeaten 102 runs against Australia back in 1902 at Lord's. The partnership was broken when Rahul was dismissed for a 90 - in the process he took his runs tally past 500 (511) in the series which is the most for him in a series ever. The 90 was also Rahul's fourth 50+ score of the series to go with two hundreds. As for Gill, the skipper went on to score 103 - his fourth ton of the series. Gill is already past 700 runs in the series - 722 to be exact. The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

The partnership not only laid a platform for the batters to come but instilled the belief in the relatively inexperienced side that India can manage to achieve the task which looked monumental after the first over and two down for zero.

Rahul-Gill partnership laid foundation of Manchester draw for India and created history

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday (July 28) added bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Oval Test as they look to seal the Test series. Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1.<h2>England add Jamie Overton to squad</h2>"The England Men’s selection panel has added Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Rothesay Fifth Test match against India at Kia Oval, starting on Thursday (31 July)," read the statement from England cricket.&nbsp;With multiple changes expected in the Playing XI for The Oval Test, England added Overton as part of the squad rotation policy. Skipper Ben Stokes is nursing an injury and is yet to confirm his presence for the final clash in South London. On the other hand, Josh Tongue returns to the squad having been released to represent Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a><h2>India salvage draw in Manchester</h2>Leading 2-1 in the five-match Test series, England need a draw at The Oval to win the Test series. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England.<h2>England Men's 15-player Test Squad</h2>Ben Stokes (Durham), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Zak Crawley (Kent), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire).

Jamie Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday (July 28) added bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Oval Test as they look to seal the Test series. Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1. England add Jamie Overton to squad "The England Men’s selection panel has added Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton to the squad for the Rothesay Fifth Test match against India at Kia Oval, starting on Thursday (31 July)," read the statement from England cricket. With multiple changes expected in the Playing XI for The Oval Test, England added Overton as part of the squad rotation policy. Skipper Ben Stokes is nursing an injury and is yet to confirm his presence for the final clash in South London. On the other hand, Josh Tongue returns to the squad having been released to represent Nottinghamshire in the County Championship. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate India salvage draw in Manchester Leading 2-1 in the five-match Test series, England need a draw at The Oval to win the Test series. India managed to escape the Manchester Test with great effect on Sunday (July 27) as they overcame the 311-run deficit in the second innings. Washington Sundar (101) and Ravindra Jadeja (107) played heroic knocks to help India salvage a draw as visitors are now in a must-win situation with the series at 2-1 in favour of England. England Men's 15-player Test Squad Ben Stokes (Durham), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Zak Crawley (Kent), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire).

Jamie Overton, if he plays in the Oval Test, will return to the red-ball format after more than three years, having last played against New Zealand in 2022. England will have the golden opportunity to seal the series at The Oval, even if the match ends in a draw, as they currently lead 2-1.

IND vs ENG: Jamie Overton added to England squad for Oval Test as hosts set to rotate Playing XI

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is breaking and rewriting records for fun in his debut series as captain. On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England. At the stroke of tea, Gill reached 668 runs and remained unbeaten, making him the second-highest run-scorer by an Indian captain in a single Test series. He now trails only the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who holds the top spot with 732 runs, which he scored during the iconic 1971 tour of the West Indies. &nbsp;The Indian captain is making this series memorable, smashing records along the way. In the second Test in Birmingham, Gill scored 430 runs, which is the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century and a century in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this against the West Indies in 1971 at Port of Spain. However, Gill is the first player ever to score a 250 and a 150 in the same Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-lara-to-muralitharan-10-legendary-cricket-records-that-still-stand-strong-1753529424942">From Lara to Muralitharan: 10 legendary cricket records that still stand strong</a>&nbsp;Additionally, Gill holds the record for the highest score by an Indian captain in Test cricket. He is also the fifth player to score double centuries in both ODIs and Tests, joining the elite list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. During the five-match Test series between India and England in 2024, Jaiswal amassed 712 runs. Currently, Shubman Gill needs to score 44 more runs in the ongoing match to surpass Jaiswal's record and claim the top position.&nbsp;Coming back to the Manchester Test, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are trying to steady the ship after India were reduced to 0/2. They need to bat long and long, similar to the legendary partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, who famously scored 376 runs together against Australia in Kolkata in 2001.

On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England. At the stroke of tea, Gill reached 668 runs and remained unbeaten

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is breaking and rewriting records for fun in his debut series as captain. On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England. At the stroke of tea, Gill reached 668 runs and remained unbeaten, making him the second-highest run-scorer by an Indian captain in a single Test series. He now trails only the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who holds the top spot with 732 runs, which he scored during the iconic 1971 tour of the West Indies. The Indian captain is making this series memorable, smashing records along the way. In the second Test in Birmingham, Gill scored 430 runs, which is the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century and a century in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this against the West Indies in 1971 at Port of Spain. However, Gill is the first player ever to score a 250 and a 150 in the same Test. Also read | From Lara to Muralitharan: 10 legendary cricket records that still stand strong Additionally, Gill holds the record for the highest score by an Indian captain in Test cricket. He is also the fifth player to score double centuries in both ODIs and Tests, joining the elite list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle. Meanwhile, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. During the five-match Test series between India and England in 2024, Jaiswal amassed 712 runs. Currently, Shubman Gill needs to score 44 more runs in the ongoing match to surpass Jaiswal's record and claim the top position. Coming back to the Manchester Test, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are trying to steady the ship after India were reduced to 0/2. They need to bat long and long, similar to the legendary partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, who famously scored 376 runs together against Australia in Kolkata in 2001.

On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill breaks 9-year-old Virat Kohli record, now chases Gavaskar’s historic Test feat

The ongoing fourth Test at Manchester has put India in turmoil, with their wicketkeeper and X-factor Rishabh Pant sustaining an injury while attempting to reverse sweep Chris Woakes late on day one. On the fourth delivery of the 68th over, Pant, in his audacious nature, tried to execute the reverse sweep, only to get an inside edge and hit on the right foot. Pant was seen in pain, tried to limp and was taken off the field in an ambulance cart. Several media reports suggest that he has been ruled out for six weeks with a suspected metatarsal bone fracture in his right foot, meaning he might miss batting in the do-or-die Manchester Test. If Pant is ruled out, every Indian fan is wondering.<h2>Will Jurel bat for India in place of Rishabh Pant?</h2>The ICC law indicates that Dhruv Jurel will take on the wicketkeeping role but will not bat in either inning.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since 2017, the MCC has changed the Laws of Cricket to permit substitutes to keep wickets, although they are not allowed to bat or bowl. According to ICC rules, only concussion substitutes and those affected by COVID-19 can bat or bowl in place of another player, while injury substitutes are restricted to fielding duties only. Let's have a glance at the concussion rules.&nbsp;According to ICC's playing conditions clause 1.2.7.1, 'If a player sustains a concussion or suspected concussion as a result of a head or neck injury during the course of the relevant match, a Concussion Replacement may be permitted. The head or neck injury must have been sustained during play and within the playing area' and clause 1.2.7.1.3.4, ‘identify the requested Concussion Replacement from the list of nominated concussion replacements submitted for the match, who shall be a like-for-like replacement for the player who has sustained the concussion or suspected concussion.’&nbsp;That means Dhruv Jurel will take on the wicketkeeping duties for India, as Rishabh Pant has been ruled out due to injury. If Pant had been ruled out due to a concussion (head or neck injury), he would have been eligible to bat for India. This is a significant setback for the team, as they will miss Rishabh Pant's services.

With media reports indicating that Rishabh Pant will be out of action for the remainder of the IND vs ENG Test series. Several Indian fans are worried about India being one batter short and whether the ICC will allow Dhruv Jurel to bat instead of Pant?

The ongoing fourth Test at Manchester has put India in turmoil, with their wicketkeeper and X-factor Rishabh Pant sustaining an injury while attempting to reverse sweep Chris Woakes late on day one. On the fourth delivery of the 68th over, Pant, in his audacious nature, tried to execute the reverse sweep, only to get an inside edge and hit on the right foot. Pant was seen in pain, tried to limp and was taken off the field in an ambulance cart. Several media reports suggest that he has been ruled out for six weeks with a suspected metatarsal bone fracture in his right foot, meaning he might miss batting in the do-or-die Manchester Test. If Pant is ruled out, every Indian fan is wondering. Will Jurel bat for India in place of Rishabh Pant? The ICC law indicates that Dhruv Jurel will take on the wicketkeeping role but will not bat in either inning. Since 2017, the MCC has changed the Laws of Cricket to permit substitutes to keep wickets, although they are not allowed to bat or bowl. According to ICC rules, only concussion substitutes and those affected by COVID-19 can bat or bowl in place of another player, while injury substitutes are restricted to fielding duties only. Let's have a glance at the concussion rules. According to ICC's playing conditions clause 1.2.7.1, 'If a player sustains a concussion or suspected concussion as a result of a head or neck injury during the course of the relevant match, a Concussion Replacement may be permitted. The head or neck injury must have been sustained during play and within the playing area' and clause 1.2.7.1.3.4, ‘identify the requested Concussion Replacement from the list of nominated concussion replacements submitted for the match, who shall be a like-for-like replacement for the player who has sustained the concussion or suspected concussion.’ That means Dhruv Jurel will take on the wicketkeeping duties for India, as Rishabh Pant has been ruled out due to injury. If Pant had been ruled out due to a concussion (head or neck injury), he would have been eligible to bat for India. This is a significant setback for the team, as they will miss Rishabh Pant's services.

With media reports indicating that Rishabh Pant will be out of action for the remainder of the IND vs ENG Test series. Several Indian fans are worried about India being one batter short and whether the ICC will allow Dhruv Jurel to bat instead of Pant?

IND vs ENG: Will Dhruv Jurel bat instead of Rishabh Pant? Here's what ICC rule says

England spinner Liam Dawson, who has been recalled in the national side for a Test after eight years, took just seven balls to make an impact. Dawson replaced Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and took a wicket on the first ball of his second over on day 1 (Jul 23). The left-arm orthodox spinner dismissed a well set Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58 to mark his comeback to the Test cricket. The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Have a look at the wicket below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Well worth the wait, Daws! 🙌 Jaiswal caught by Brook off Dawson 🤲 🇮🇳 1⃣2⃣0⃣-2⃣ <a href="https://t.co/b7H3zXAcXy">pic.twitter.com/b7H3zXAcXy</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1948023050349195746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Test. His opening partner KL Rahul was first to go. The opening pair, however, had added 94 runs before Chris Woakes had dismissed Rahul for 46. The partnership is the highest for India for the first wicket at Old Trafford since Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Merchant had added 124 in 1946. India were 149/3 at tea on day 1 with all three wickets coming in the second session including skipper Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant and Sai Sudharsan were batting with an unbeaten partnership of nine runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-ben-stokes-wins-toss-and-elects-to-bowl-in-old-trafford-manchester-will-england-lose-test-history-suggests-1753265642397">Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says…</a>India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test.&nbsp;

The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Old Trafford Test.

England spinner Liam Dawson, who has been recalled in the national side for a Test after eight years, took just seven balls to make an impact. Dawson replaced Shoaib Bashir for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and took a wicket on the first ball of his second over on day 1 (Jul 23). The left-arm orthodox spinner dismissed a well set Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58 to mark his comeback to the Test cricket. The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Have a look at the wicket below:

The last time Dawson played Test cricket for England he took 1/42 against South Africa in Nottingham back in 2017. Jaiswal's wicket was the second Indian wicket to fall in the session post lunch on day 1 (Jul 23) of the Old Trafford Test.

IND vs ENG: Back to Test cricket after eight years, Dawson takes only 7 balls for a wicket - WATCH

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have offered India a solid opening pair for the ongoing Test series in England. The duo has added 285 runs in seven innings batted together and went past fifty three times so far. The pair added 94 runs on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test in Manchester - the highest for them in the series and the highest opening partnership at the venue since India got independence in 1947 from Britishers. There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant &amp; Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-ben-stokes-wins-toss-and-elects-to-bowl-in-old-trafford-manchester-will-england-lose-test-history-suggests-1753265642397">Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says...</a><h2>Jaiswal becomes first opener to score fifty at Old Trafford since 1974</h2>India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test.<h2>Rahul becomes fifth India batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England</h2>KL Rahul scored 46 runs before being dismissed on day 1 of the Old Trafford Test shortly after lunch. His innings took his tally of Test runs in England to 1,035 and he is now only the fifth Indian batter to score 1000-run mark in England in Tests. Before Rahul, Sachin Tendulkar (1,575), Rahul Dravid (1,376), Sunil Gavaskar (1,152), and Virat Kohli (1,096) had crossed the same milestone.

There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant & Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have offered India a solid opening pair for the ongoing Test series in England. The duo has added 285 runs in seven innings batted together and went past fifty three times so far. The pair added 94 runs on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test in Manchester - the highest for them in the series and the highest opening partnership at the venue since India got independence in 1947 from Britishers. There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant & Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively. Also Read - Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says... Jaiswal becomes first opener to score fifty at Old Trafford since 1974 India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test. Rahul becomes fifth India batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England KL Rahul scored 46 runs before being dismissed on day 1 of the Old Trafford Test shortly after lunch. His innings took his tally of Test runs in England to 1,035 and he is now only the fifth Indian batter to score 1000-run mark in England in Tests. Before Rahul, Sachin Tendulkar (1,575), Rahul Dravid (1,376), Sunil Gavaskar (1,152), and Virat Kohli (1,096) had crossed the same milestone.

There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant &amp; Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively.

ENG vs IND at Old Trafford: Rahul-Jaiswal register highest opening partnership since independence

Having been plagued with a series of injuries after the Lord’s Test, Team India on Wednesday (July 23) handed a debut to pace sensation Anshul Kamboj in the Manchester Test. Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand the 24-year-old his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out. The other change saw Sai Sudharsan return to the Playing XI with Karun Nair dropping to the bench.

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<h2>Who is Anshul Kamboj?</h2>Kamboj joined the Indian squad ahead of the Manchester Test as the management wanted to avoid any last-minute tussle with injuries. Jasprit Bumrah, who was likely to be rested for the Test match due to workload management, made it to the Playing XI; however, that was not the case with Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, who both missed out. &nbsp;&nbsp;Kamboj represented Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, where he came into the limelight. The pacer from Haryana bagged eight wickets in the season from as many games at an average of 21.50 and an economy of 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;He got the spotlight during the Ranji Trophy contest between Haryana and Kerala in the 2024-25 season, having achieved a rare feat of picking 10 wickets in an innings while playing in Rohtak. He became just the third bowler to achieve the rare 10-wicket haul feat in the Ranji Trophy, ending with figures of 49/10. &nbsp;<h2>Sai Sudharsan returns to Playing XI</h2>The Indian team made minor changes for the Manchester Test as struggling Karun Nair was dropped in favour of Sai Sudharsan. Nair scored 131 runs in six innings during the series and largely struggled for form on his return to the Indian team. Sudharsan, on the other hand, got limited chances, having played in the Leeds Test where he scored 0 and 30 respectively.<h2>India Playing XI for Manchester Test</h2>Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand Anshul Kamboj his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out. 

Having been plagued with a series of injuries after the Lord’s Test, Team India on Wednesday (July 23) handed a debut to pace sensation Anshul Kamboj in the Manchester Test. Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand the 24-year-old his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out. The other change saw Sai Sudharsan return to the Playing XI with Karun Nair dropping to the bench.

Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand Anshul Kamboj his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Who is pacer Anshul Kamboj, making his debut in Manchester Test?

Former India bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan says premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah 'either should rest properly or give everything' whenever he plays of the team. The comments came on the eve of fourth Test against England in Manchester and amid Bumrah's workload management talk. The express pacer has been made available to play only three of the five Tests in the series and has already played two of them. Injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep mean that India will be playing Bumrah in Manchester - his third and potentially final Test of the series - as confirmed by his bowling partner Mohammed Siraj.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ashwin-backs-csk-pacer-to-make-serious-attack-with-siraj-and-bumrah-in-manchester-test-1753180682533">Ashwin backs CSK pacer to make 'serious attack' with Siraj &amp; Bumrah in 4th Test</a>"I absolutely adore Jasprit Bumrah, I absolutely love his skills. He is outstanding. However, I believe that when you play for India, you have to give it your all. When you talk about a five-over spell, when Root comes, you are not bowling the sixth over. You have to give it all. Either you give everything or you rest properly," Pathan said on his YouTube channel. "When it comes to a nation or a team, when you are playing for a team, you play for them. Team always comes first. Not questioning that he hasn't put in efforts. He has bowled overs. There is no doubt about it. However, when it comes to going the extra mile for the team, you have to do that," Pathan added.<h2>How many overs Bumrah has bowled in two Tests?</h2>Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Bumrah's has also taken two five-for in the series which is equal to what all other bowlers combined have taken.In comparison with other Indian bowlers, Siraj has bowled a total of 109 overs in six innings of 18.1 overs per innings; Akash Deep has bowled 72.1 overs in four innings or 18 overs per innings while Krishna has bowled 15.3 overs per innings in two Tests played.

Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Siraj, and Akash Deep, meanwhile, have averaged about 18 overs per inning while Krishna has averaged 15.3 overs.

Former India bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan says premium pacer Jasprit Bumrah 'either should rest properly or give everything' whenever he plays of the team. The comments came on the eve of fourth Test against England in Manchester and amid Bumrah's workload management talk. The express pacer has been made available to play only three of the five Tests in the series and has already played two of them. Injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep mean that India will be playing Bumrah in Manchester - his third and potentially final Test of the series - as confirmed by his bowling partner Mohammed Siraj. Also Read - Ashwin backs CSK pacer to make 'serious attack' with Siraj & Bumrah in 4th Test "I absolutely adore Jasprit Bumrah, I absolutely love his skills. He is outstanding. However, I believe that when you play for India, you have to give it your all. When you talk about a five-over spell, when Root comes, you are not bowling the sixth over. You have to give it all. Either you give everything or you rest properly," Pathan said on his YouTube channel. "When it comes to a nation or a team, when you are playing for a team, you play for them. Team always comes first. Not questioning that he hasn't put in efforts. He has bowled overs. There is no doubt about it. However, when it comes to going the extra mile for the team, you have to do that," Pathan added. How many overs Bumrah has bowled in two Tests? Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Bumrah's has also taken two five-for in the series which is equal to what all other bowlers combined have taken. In comparison with other Indian bowlers, Siraj has bowled a total of 109 overs in six innings of 18.1 overs per innings; Akash Deep has bowled 72.1 overs in four innings or 18 overs per innings while Krishna has bowled 15.3 overs per innings in two Tests played.

Bumrah has bowled 86.4 overs in four innings played which is about 21.4 over per innings and has taken 12 wickets - the second most in the series behind Siraj's 13. Siraj, and Akash Deep, meanwhile, have averaged about 18 overs per inning while Krishna has averaged 15.3 overs.

'Give it your all,' Ex-India all-rounder Pathan wants Bumrah to 'go extra mile' amid workload management talk

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday (Jul 23). In the third Test match, England beat India by 22 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match and will India be able to level the series.&nbsp;Live streaming details&nbsp;When and where will India vs England 4th Test match take place? &nbsp;The fourth Test match between India and England will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST.&nbsp;When will toss take place in India vs England 4th Test match? The toss for the India vs England 4th Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live streaming on mobile in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.&nbsp;Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live telecast on TV in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network on TV.&nbsp;Pitch report&nbsp;Manchester ground has always been known for its high pace and extra bounce pitches. But over the time Old Trafford pitches has lost its edge and becomes slower in the recent years.&nbsp;As there are some chances of rain, pitch can once again favor the pacers by providing extra pace and bounce.&nbsp;Predicted playing XIs&nbsp;India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain &amp; wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj.&nbsp;England (confirmed XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer.&nbsp;​IND vs ENG 4th Test Squad:&nbsp;​India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj.&nbsp;England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell.&nbsp;Schedule and Results:<ul><li>1st Test: Leeds, June 20-24 (England beat India by five wickets)</li><li>2nd Test: Birmingham, July 2-5 (India beat England by 336 runs)</li><li>3rd Test: London, July 10-14 (England beat India by 22 runs)</li><li>4th Test: Manchester, July 23-27</li><li>5th Test: London, July 31-August 4</li></ul>

In the third Test match, England beat India by 23 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match.

Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will once again face Ben Stokes-led England in the fourth Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The match will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday (Jul 23). In the third Test match, England beat India by 22 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match and will India be able to level the series. Live streaming details When and where will India vs England 4th Test match take place? The fourth Test match between India and England will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, the match will start at 3:30 PM IST. When will toss take place in India vs England 4th Test match? The toss for the India vs England 4th Test match has been scheduled for 3:00 PM IST. Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live streaming on mobile in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Where to watch India vs England 4th Test live telecast on TV in India? The India vs England 4th Test will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network on TV. Pitch report Manchester ground has always been known for its high pace and extra bounce pitches. But over the time Old Trafford pitches has lost its edge and becomes slower in the recent years. As there are some chances of rain, pitch can once again favor the pacers by providing extra pace and bounce. Predicted playing XIs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain & wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Anshul Kamboj. England (confirmed XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer. IND vs ENG 4th Test Squad: India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj. England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell. Schedule and Results: 1st Test: Leeds, June 20-24 (England beat India by five wickets) 2nd Test: Birmingham, July 2-5 (India beat England by 336 runs) 3rd Test: London, July 10-14 (England beat India by 22 runs) 4th Test: Manchester, July 23-27 5th Test: London, July 31-August 4

In the third Test match, England beat India by 23 runs in an exciting close-encounter game. It will be interesting to see how Team India will bounce back after losing the third Test match.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: All you need to know about live streaming details, pitch report and more

&nbsp;Team India will lock horns with England in the fourth Test match of the ongoing Test series as the visitors trail 2-1 in the series. In a must-win situation, the fourth Test starting on Wednesday (July 23) should be a treat to the fans while India search for a maiden red-ball win at Old Trafford in Manchester. However, the venue was the epicentre for one of India’s recent heartbreaks, having been eliminated in the semifinal of the ODI World Cup.&nbsp;<h2>When New Zealand broke Indian hearts</h2>Playing at Old Trafford in Manchester on 9 July 2019, India needed a win to book their place in the final of the ODI World Cup. In fluent form throughout the tournament, the Men in Blue had lost only one match before New Zealand in the last four, meaning the confidence was high in the camp to book a place in the final under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. However, what unfolded was a shared heartbreak for Kohli and Co as they were eliminated in a brutal contest lasting over two days, with rain playing a crucial role.&nbsp;&nbsp;Having opted to bat first, New Zealand were restricted to 239/8 in their 50 overs, meaning India were in the pole position to win the match with Rohit Sharma already scoring four hundreds in the tournament. However, the remainder of the match had to be played on the reserve day with rain playing spoilsport during India’s batting.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-4th-test-england-name-playing-xi-for-manchester-make-one-change-liam-dawson-1753112937013">IND vs ENG 2025: England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make one change</a>&nbsp;However, the reserve day did not go according to the plan for Team India as they were first reduced to 5/3 before being 92/6. With the top order surrendering to the New Zealand batters, it was Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni who kept India in the contest before the latter was dismissed with a brilliant run-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;The dismissal still haunts Team India as the Men in Blue had crawled their way back into the contest and needed 37 runs from three overs to win the match. India were later bowled out for 221, thus losing by 18 runs and missing out on the ODI World Cup final.

In a must-win situation, the fourth Test starting on Wednesday (July 23) should be a treat to the fans while India search for a maiden red-ball win at Old Trafford. However, the venue was the epicentre for one of India’s recent heartbreaks, having been eliminated in the semis of the WC. 

Team India will lock horns with England in the fourth Test match of the ongoing Test series as the visitors trail 2-1 in the series. In a must-win situation, the fourth Test starting on Wednesday (July 23) should be a treat to the fans while India search for a maiden red-ball win at Old Trafford in Manchester. However, the venue was the epicentre for one of India’s recent heartbreaks, having been eliminated in the semifinal of the ODI World Cup. When New Zealand broke Indian hearts Playing at Old Trafford in Manchester on 9 July 2019, India needed a win to book their place in the final of the ODI World Cup. In fluent form throughout the tournament, the Men in Blue had lost only one match before New Zealand in the last four, meaning the confidence was high in the camp to book a place in the final under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. However, what unfolded was a shared heartbreak for Kohli and Co as they were eliminated in a brutal contest lasting over two days, with rain playing a crucial role. Having opted to bat first, New Zealand were restricted to 239/8 in their 50 overs, meaning India were in the pole position to win the match with Rohit Sharma already scoring four hundreds in the tournament. However, the remainder of the match had to be played on the reserve day with rain playing spoilsport during India’s batting. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make one change However, the reserve day did not go according to the plan for Team India as they were first reduced to 5/3 before being 92/6. With the top order surrendering to the New Zealand batters, it was Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni who kept India in the contest before the latter was dismissed with a brilliant run-out. The dismissal still haunts Team India as the Men in Blue had crawled their way back into the contest and needed 37 runs from three overs to win the match. India were later bowled out for 221, thus losing by 18 runs and missing out on the ODI World Cup final.

In a must-win situation, the fourth Test starting on Wednesday (July 23) should be a treat to the fans while India search for a maiden red-ball win at Old Trafford. However, the venue was the epicentre for one of India’s recent heartbreaks, having been eliminated in the semis of the WC.&nbsp;

Manchester Flashback: When New Zealand broke billion Indian hearts at Old Trafford in 2019 ODI World Cup

England pacer Brydon Carse, whose two wickets swung the momentum against India on penultimate day of the Lord's Test, says the team is ready to make adjustments to win. England scored 387 runs in the first innings in a non-Bazball way with a run rate of 3.44 - showing that they were ready to ditch the attacking style of play in certain situations. Crase also acknowledged that it was 'satisfying as a group' to mover forward and 'adapt to certain situations' to win the match and take 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-Test series.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sarfaraz-khan-weight-loss-journey-shocks-internet-kevin-pietersen-in-awe-urges-prithvi-shaw-to-follow-fitness-routine-1753095618420">Sarfaraz Khan’s weight-loss journey shocks internet; Kevin Pietersen in awe</a>"The atmosphere was incredible, the adrenaline was flowing," Carse told ESPNcricinfo. "It was an incredibly crucial stage of the game that I was desperate to make an impact in, and I felt in good rhythm bowling that evening. It was not the typical style of cricket that we would like to play, and it took some adjustment, but it shows this side can move forward and adapt to certain situations.We spoke a lot at the start of the series about how to get to that next level, about being a dominant Test team and the best Test team in the world. And as this game panned out, we showed that it's not always going to be one-minded or a certain style of cricket. So, it was very satisfying as a group," he added.England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. India were 112/8 at lunch on day 5 of the Test but Ravindra Jadeja, who scored an unbeaten fifty, stood tall along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj but it wasn't enough in the end.The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England pacer Brydon Carse, whose two wickets swung the momentum against India on penultimate day of the Lord's Test, says the team is ready to make adjustments to win. England scored 387 runs in the first innings in a non-Bazball way with a run rate of 3.44 - showing that they were ready to ditch the attacking style of play in certain situations. Crase also acknowledged that it was 'satisfying as a group' to mover forward and 'adapt to certain situations' to win the match and take 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-Test series. Also Read - Sarfaraz Khan’s weight-loss journey shocks internet; Kevin Pietersen in awe "The atmosphere was incredible, the adrenaline was flowing," Carse told ESPNcricinfo. "It was an incredibly crucial stage of the game that I was desperate to make an impact in, and I felt in good rhythm bowling that evening. It was not the typical style of cricket that we would like to play, and it took some adjustment, but it shows this side can move forward and adapt to certain situations. We spoke a lot at the start of the series about how to get to that next level, about being a dominant Test team and the best Test team in the world. And as this game panned out, we showed that it's not always going to be one-minded or a certain style of cricket. So, it was very satisfying as a group," he added. England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. India were 112/8 at lunch on day 5 of the Test but Ravindra Jadeja, who scored an unbeaten fifty, stood tall along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj but it wasn't enough in the end. The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England managed to win the Lord's Test by 22 runs after breaking India's lower-order resistance in most atypical fashion. The fourth Test begins Wednesday (Jul 23) in Manchester and the final Test scheduled to be played at The Oval from July 31.

England pacer Brydon Carse hints team may move past Bazball to 'adapt to certain situations'

India are 1-2 down in the ongoing five-Test series against England with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The venue has been nothing but ominous for India as they have never won a Test in Manchester. Also, India last played at Old Trafford in 2014 and only one player from that team is playing in the ongoing series - Ravindra Jadeja. While the all-rounder has been in top form, scoring fifties in each innings of the last two Tests, he has a dismal record in the only Test played in Manchester.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-who-has-most-runs-in-all-t20s-buttler-second-england-batter-and-7th-overall-to-reach-this-milestone-1752843478046">Buttler second England batter and 7th overall to reach THIS T20 milestone</a><h2>What happened last time India played a Test in Manchester?</h2>India won the toss and elected to bat first but that's the only thing that went their way. England pacers, led by Stuart Broad's 6/25, bowled India out for a paltry 152 in the first innings with skipper MS Dhoni top scoring at 71. In reply, England scored 367 runs in their first innings with Joe Root ending up as top scorer on 77.England's lead of 215 in the first innings eventually proved enough for them not bat again as they bowled India out in the second innings for 161 runs and went on to win the match by an innings and 54 runs.<h2>How did Ravindra Jadeja performed in 2014 Manchester Test vs England?</h2>All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in superb form this series with the bat, had a nightmare of a Manchester Test in 2014. He was out for a duck in the first innings and only four in the second innings. As for bowling, he took a single wicket in the only innings England batted.Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

India are 1-2 down in the ongoing five-Test series against England with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. The venue has been nothing but ominous for India as they have never won a Test in Manchester. Also, India last played at Old Trafford in 2014 and only one player from that team is playing in the ongoing series - Ravindra Jadeja. While the all-rounder has been in top form, scoring fifties in each innings of the last two Tests, he has a dismal record in the only Test played in Manchester. Also Read - Buttler second England batter and 7th overall to reach THIS T20 milestone What happened last time India played a Test in Manchester? India won the toss and elected to bat first but that's the only thing that went their way. England pacers, led by Stuart Broad's 6/25, bowled India out for a paltry 152 in the first innings with skipper MS Dhoni top scoring at 71. In reply, England scored 367 runs in their first innings with Joe Root ending up as top scorer on 77. England's lead of 215 in the first innings eventually proved enough for them not bat again as they bowled India out in the second innings for 161 runs and went on to win the match by an innings and 54 runs. How did Ravindra Jadeja performed in 2014 Manchester Test vs England? All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in superb form this series with the bat, had a nightmare of a Manchester Test in 2014. He was out for a duck in the first innings and only four in the second innings. As for bowling, he took a single wicket in the only innings England batted. Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Given his current form, Jadeja would definitely be wanting to remedy his record at Old Trafford and India would be hoping to repeat the Edgbaston performance - winning a Test for the first time at the venue.

Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar says that newly-appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill's dismissal in second innings of the Lord's Test had something to do with scuffle he had with England batter Zak Crawley in last over of the day 3. Gill exchanged words with Crawley after England batter pulled out of batting stance against Bumrah twice and asked for glove change in the same over as well. Gill's reaction took everyone by surprise as he had never been known to be this aggressive before becoming the captain.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-rishabh-pant-out-of-4th-test-india-assistant-coach-says-he-will-bat-in-manchester-1752774217095">IND vs ENG: 'Don't think...,' India coach on Pant injury ahead of 4th Test</a>"Going through Shubman Gill's defence has been hard work. He has hardly missed a ball. The control percentage has been brilliant. And suddenly, in about nine deliveries [in the second innings], he's missed four. I have no doubt that there is a connection there," Manjrekar said via ESPNCricinfo."And just to extend on that point, if Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're captain. Or did he show it because he's got this confidence now that he's won a Test match and he's got so many runs? Because with Virat Kohli, you could see that he was ready for a scrap. He was always waiting to get in the thick of things. Even when he wasn't a captain, you could see him coming in there. So that was a trait that we'd seen even before he was captain. With Shubman Gill, I've never seen it before," he added.India went on to lose the Test by 22 runs after failing to chase down a modest 194. Gill, who had scored 585 runs in the first two Tests including three tons, failed to score even a fifty in the match. India now trail the five-match series 1-2 with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 in Manchester.

Gill, who had scored 585 runs in the first two Tests including three tons, failed to score even a fifty in the match. India now trail the five-match series 1-2 with fourth Test set to be played from July 23

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar says that newly-appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill's dismissal in second innings of the Lord's Test had something to do with scuffle he had with England batter Zak Crawley in last over of the day 3. Gill exchanged words with Crawley after England batter pulled out of batting stance against Bumrah twice and asked for glove change in the same over as well. Gill's reaction took everyone by surprise as he had never been known to be this aggressive before becoming the captain. Also Read - IND vs ENG: 'Don't think...,' India coach on Pant injury ahead of 4th Test "Going through Shubman Gill's defence has been hard work. He has hardly missed a ball. The control percentage has been brilliant. And suddenly, in about nine deliveries [in the second innings], he's missed four. I have no doubt that there is a connection there," Manjrekar said via ESPNCricinfo. "And just to extend on that point, if Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're captain. Or did he show it because he's got this confidence now that he's won a Test match and he's got so many runs? Because with Virat Kohli, you could see that he was ready for a scrap. He was always waiting to get in the thick of things. Even when he wasn't a captain, you could see him coming in there. So that was a trait that we'd seen even before he was captain. With Shubman Gill, I've never seen it before," he added. India went on to lose the Test by 22 runs after failing to chase down a modest 194. Gill, who had scored 585 runs in the first two Tests including three tons, failed to score even a fifty in the match. India now trail the five-match series 1-2 with fourth Test set to be played from July 23 in Manchester.

Gill, who had scored 585 runs in the first two Tests including three tons, failed to score even a fifty in the match. India now trail the five-match series 1-2 with fourth Test set to be played from July 23.

'You don't have to show it,' Ex-India player on Gill's aggression in Lord's Test

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