ENG vs IND LIVE, 5th Test: India end day at 204/6, Karun Nair slams unbeaten fifty

ENG vs IND LIVE, 5th Test, Day 1: Last chance saloon for India Cricket Team to draw the series level or face third consecutive series defeat in Tests. With England leading 2-1, India must win the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the Oval to return home with heads held high. However, both sides have taken a hit. India are without Rishabh Pant while England misses captain Ben Stokes. Both are out injured. Ollie Pope will lead England. Meanwhile, Bumrah has been rested for the decisive game.

Match Details

• Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Start Time: 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST)
• Series: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, 5th Test
• Series Status: England lead 2-1

ENG vs IND LIVE

What to Look Forward To

• Shubman Gill’s Leadership: India’s young captain, fresh off twin centuries in Manchester, aims to steer his side to a series-levelling win.
• England’s Response Without Stokes: With Ben Stokes ruled out, Ollie Pope takes the helm, testing England’s depth.
• Spin vs Pace Battle: The Oval’s pitch, known to assist spinners late, could see Ravindra Jadeja and Liam Dawson shine.
• Joe Root’s Home Dominance: Root’s 793 runs at The Oval make him a key player to watch.
• Weather’s Impact: Rain forecasts could disrupt strategies, especially on Days 1 and 4.

ENG vs IND 5th Test Preview

England, leading 2-1, are buoyed by victories in Leeds and Lord’s but were frustrated by India’s gritty draw in Manchester. India, under Shubman Gill’s leadership, showcased their batting prowess with centuries from Gill, Jadeja, and Sundar, but their bowling unit faces challenges with Jasprit Bumrah likely rested to manage workload. Akash Deep and possibly debutant Arshdeep Singh will spearhead the pace attack alongside Mohammed Siraj.

England, missing Ben Stokes, rely on Ollie Pope’s captaincy and Joe Root’s experience, with Jamie Overton potentially adding firepower. The Oval’s history favours England, with five wins to India’s two in 14 encounters. But India’s 2021 triumph here fuels their confidence. The pitch, expected to favour batters early before aiding spinners, sets the stage for a tactical battle. Rain looms as a factor, potentially tilting strategies toward bowling first. With India needing a win to avoid a series loss and England aiming to seal the trophy, expect high-intensity cricket with key battles like Harry Brook vs Washington Sundar defining the outcome.

Oval Pitch Report

The Oval’s pitch is traditionally batting-friendly early, offering good bounce and carry for stroke play. Day 1 may assist seamers with a green tinge and overcast conditions, favouring pacers like Chris Woakes and Akash Deep. As the match progresses, the surface wears, bringing spinners into play on Days 4 and 5 with turn and variable bounce. Reverse swing could be a factor later. Teams batting first average 2.91 runs per over, with 40 wins in 107 games, while chasing sides have a 40% success rate since 2021. A first-innings score of 370-380 is ideal to apply pressure.

Playing 11

• India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Karun Nair, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
• England (confirmed): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

ENG vs IND Live Streaming Details

• India: Live telecast on Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1, 3, 4, 5). Streaming on JioHotstar app and website.
• Global: Check local broadcasters (e.g., Sky Sports in UK).
• Start Time: 3:30 PM IST daily.

London Weather Report

On Day 1, London is expected to be mostly cloudy with a 60-90% chance of rain, including afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms after 3 PM. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 24°C, with humidity around 88% and winds up to 13 km/h. A yellow warning for thunderstorms is issued, potentially disrupting play.

IND vs ENG Squads

India Squad

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Karun Nair, Kuldeep Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, N Jagadeesan, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep

England Squad

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer