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

On Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause.&nbsp;Thorpe, who passed away on August 4 last year at the age of 55 after a long struggle with major depression and anxiety, was one of England’s most dependable batters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Debuting in 1993, the left-hander played 100 Tests, scoring 6,744 runs at an average of 44.66, with 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries, including a highest score of 200 not out. In ODIs, he amassed 2,380 runs at 37.18 with 21 fifties. A Surrey stalwart, Thorpe’s influence extended beyond his own career. As part of England’s coaching setup, he played a key role in developing modern stars such as England Test captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-wanted-to-give-a-message-chahal-s-take-on-his-divorce-with-dhanashree-here-s-why-he-wore-sugar-daddy-t-shirt-1754052229762">'Wanted to give a message...': Chahal's take on his divorce with Dhanashree — Here's why he wore 'Sugar daddy T-shirt'</a>&nbsp;Coming to the match, earlier in the day, pacer Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul helped restrict India to 224 after they resumed on 204/6. England’s openers then came out firing, with Ben Duckett (43) and Zak Crawley (52*) putting on a rapid 92-run stand to seize early control. At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing by 115 runs, with Crawley and England's stand in captain Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten. For India, Akash Deep was the lone wicket-taker in the morning session.

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On Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause. Thorpe, who passed away on August 4 last year at the age of 55 after a long struggle with major depression and anxiety, was one of England’s most dependable batters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Debuting in 1993, the left-hander played 100 Tests, scoring 6,744 runs at an average of 44.66, with 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries, including a highest score of 200 not out. In ODIs, he amassed 2,380 runs at 37.18 with 21 fifties. A Surrey stalwart, Thorpe’s influence extended beyond his own career. As part of England’s coaching setup, he played a key role in developing modern stars such as England Test captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root. Also Read: 'Wanted to give a message...': Chahal's take on his divorce with Dhanashree — Here's why he wore 'Sugar daddy T-shirt' Coming to the match, earlier in the day, pacer Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul helped restrict India to 224 after they resumed on 204/6. England’s openers then came out firing, with Ben Duckett (43) and Zak Crawley (52*) putting on a rapid 92-run stand to seize early control. At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing by 115 runs, with Crawley and England's stand in captain Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten. For India, Akash Deep was the lone wicket-taker in the morning session.

The England great was instrumental in shaping the careers and craft of many English modern-day greats, including Stokes and Joe Root. Notably, the headbands have been co-designed with Graham's family

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India finished at 204/6 on a rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Test match on Thursday (July 31). Karun Nair and Washington Sundar were batting on 52 and 19 respectively as 64 overs were possible on the day due to several rain interruptions. India added 119 runs in 35 overs in the extended final session for the loss of three wickets.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, a sudden burst of rain brought an early lunch on day one of the fifth Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval. At the time of interruption, India were 72/2 after 23 overs, with Sai Sudharsan (25*) and Shubman Gill (15*) steady at the crease.&nbsp;Opting to bowl first on the greenest pitch of the series, England struck early by removing openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sudharsan, however, looked composed, absorbing pressure to compile a patient 25 off 67 balls. Gill was positive from the outset, and during his short stay, he went past Sunil Gavaskar’s 732 runs against the West Indies in 1978/79 to set a new record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series. Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson shared the wickets for England, but the hosts were not at their sharpest. Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton struggled with consistency, with the moist landing areas causing occasional issues for the bowlers.&nbsp;Atkinson made the first breakthrough, trapping Jaiswal lbw with a full wobble-seam delivery. A hesitant review from Ollie Pope eventually overturned the on-field call. Rahul and Sudharsan added 28 for the second wicket before Rahul, feeling the squeeze after a few quiet overs post-drinks, tried to cut Woakes but only chopped on for 14.&nbsp;From there, Sudharsan began to unfurl his strokes, driving Tongue down the ground for four. Gill, too, looked assured, rocking back to punch Overton through point and punishing loose deliveries for boundaries. Sudharsan’s straight drive off Woakes was a highlight, but just as the pair looked settled, a heavy downpour swept in, forcing players from the field.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: India ends day 1 at 204/6 after rain plays spoilsport

India finished at 204/6 on a rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Test match on Thursday (July 31). Karun Nair and Washington Sundar were batting on 52 and 19 respectively as 64 overs were possible on the day due to several rain interruptions. India added 119 runs in 35 overs in the extended final session for the loss of three wickets. Earlier in the day, a sudden burst of rain brought an early lunch on day one of the fifth Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval. At the time of interruption, India were 72/2 after 23 overs, with Sai Sudharsan (25*) and Shubman Gill (15*) steady at the crease. Opting to bowl first on the greenest pitch of the series, England struck early by removing openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sudharsan, however, looked composed, absorbing pressure to compile a patient 25 off 67 balls. Gill was positive from the outset, and during his short stay, he went past Sunil Gavaskar’s 732 runs against the West Indies in 1978/79 to set a new record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series. Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson shared the wickets for England, but the hosts were not at their sharpest. Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton struggled with consistency, with the moist landing areas causing occasional issues for the bowlers. Atkinson made the first breakthrough, trapping Jaiswal lbw with a full wobble-seam delivery. A hesitant review from Ollie Pope eventually overturned the on-field call. Rahul and Sudharsan added 28 for the second wicket before Rahul, feeling the squeeze after a few quiet overs post-drinks, tried to cut Woakes but only chopped on for 14. From there, Sudharsan began to unfurl his strokes, driving Tongue down the ground for four. Gill, too, looked assured, rocking back to punch Overton through point and punishing loose deliveries for boundaries. Sudharsan’s straight drive off Woakes was a highlight, but just as the pair looked settled, a heavy downpour swept in, forcing players from the field.

Electing to bowl first on the grassiest pitch of the ongoing five-match series, England removed India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early on

India's Test skipper Shubman Gill is smashing records in his debut series while leading the team. On the opening day of the ongoing Test match being played at the Kia Oval on Thursday (Jul 31), Gill surpassed former India opening Test batter Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 732 runs to become the leading Indian captain to score most runs in a Test series. The lad from Punjab now has 733 runs and at the time of writing this report, he was unbeaten on 15 runs off 23 balls. The 25-year-old now chases Sir Don Bradman's record of 810 runs, the most by any skipper in a Test series.&nbsp;This series has been phenomenal for the Indian captain, as the visitors breached the Edgbaston fortress for the first time under his leadership. He had a phenomenal outing in Birmingham, scoring 430 runs, the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. Gill also holds the record for most runs scored by an Indian skipper in a single Test game.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/did-the-dukes-ball-change-at-lords-cost-india-third-test-all-you-need-to-know-1753959044417"> Did the Duke's ball change at Lord’s cost India third Test? All you need to know</a>&nbsp;In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century (269) and a century (161) in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this feat 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;Adding another feather to his cap, Gill has the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. He recently eclipsed Indian southpaw batter Yashashvi Jaiswal's tally of 724 runs, who previously held this record. Additionally, 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.<h2>Oval Test: India 72/2 as Rain stops Play</h2>At the time of writing this article, India were reduced to 72/2 when rain interrupted play in the opening session of the Oval Test. After being asked to bat first, the visitors lost both openers early, but Gill along with Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings.

He reached this milestone mark in some style, playing his short-arm jab towards the midwicket region. Gill now chases Sir Don Bradman's record of 810 runs, the most by any skipper in a Test series.

India's Test skipper Shubman Gill is smashing records in his debut series while leading the team. On the opening day of the ongoing Test match being played at the Kia Oval on Thursday (Jul 31), Gill surpassed former India opening Test batter Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 732 runs to become the leading Indian captain to score most runs in a Test series. The lad from Punjab now has 733 runs and at the time of writing this report, he was unbeaten on 15 runs off 23 balls. The 25-year-old now chases Sir Don Bradman's record of 810 runs, the most by any skipper in a Test series. This series has been phenomenal for the Indian captain, as the visitors breached the Edgbaston fortress for the first time under his leadership. He had a phenomenal outing in Birmingham, scoring 430 runs, the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. Gill also holds the record for most runs scored by an Indian skipper in a single Test game. Also read | Did the Duke's ball change at Lord’s cost India third Test? All you need to know In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century (269) and a century (161) in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this feat 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. Adding another feather to his cap, Gill has the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. He recently eclipsed Indian southpaw batter Yashashvi Jaiswal's tally of 724 runs, who previously held this record. Additionally, 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. Oval Test: India 72/2 as Rain stops Play At the time of writing this article, India were reduced to 72/2 when rain interrupted play in the opening session of the Oval Test. After being asked to bat first, the visitors lost both openers early, but Gill along with Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings.

Gill in his debut series as captain has been in remarkable form. India is playing their fifth and final Test match against England and are trailing the five-match series by 1-2

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