- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:16 PM (IST)
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Highlights: Riding on Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna's stunning spells, India staged a spirited comeback on the final day of the fifth Test, defeating England by 6 runs. And with this thrilling victory, the visitors level the series at 2-2 in a 5-match series.
Rain forced an early close to Day 4 at The Oval, halting India’s charge just as they tightened their grip on the contest. With England still needing 35 runs and only four wickets remaining, India will return on the final day eyeing a series-levelling win.
Earlier, bad light halted play at The Oval, moments after India regained momentum with the crucial wicket of Joe Root, keeping their hopes alive in a tense finish. Prasidh Krishna dealt a crucial blow by removing Root, swinging the momentum in India’s favour and reigniting their hopes at The Oval. Root's sublime century took England close to winning, but Krishna's two quick wickets turned the tide.
Root moved steadily towards his century at tea, anchoring England’s chase with poise. With only 57 runs separating them from a series win, the hosts are within touching distance, firmly guided by Root’s assured presence at the crease.
- 04:30 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: India win The Oval Test
'Miya magic' gripped The Oval as the 'warhorse' Mohammed Siraj sealed a thrilling 6-run win against England in London and helped India level the series by 2-2.
- 04:10 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: Krishna removes Tounge
Prasidh Krishna roars in celebration as India have almost pulled off a miracle, removing Josh Tounge. This brought injured Chris Woakes to the crease, who will bat left-handed. India need one wicket, England need 17 runs.
- 03:52 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: OUT!!!
'Miya magic' grips The Oval as Mohammed Siraj bags his second wicket of the day, sending Jamie Overton packing. ENG: 354/8 in 79.5 ov.
- 03:37 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: OUT!!!
Mohammed Siraj does what he does best: gives India a big breakthrough, removing Jamie Smith. England is 7 down.
- 03:33 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: Play underway
Jamie Overton resumed England's chase with double boundaries off Prasidh Krishna, taking the hosts close to winning.
- 03:14 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: Oval pitch report
"Day 5 at The Oval and the conditions are cloudy. It is overcast and quite chilly today. The colour of the grass has changed an you can see more brown patches. England have the option of taking the heavy roller, while India can take the second new ball soon enough. Only 35 runs to get, but if India can take a couple of quick wickets, then the game can get very interesting. Whichever team handles the pressure moments better will end up winning," Cheteshwar Pujara said.
- 03:00 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: London weather
The weather forecast for Monday in London indicated that it will mostly be overcast and windy with a couple of showers in the afternoon, predicted around 2pm local time (6.30pm IST).
- 02:49 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: Woakes available to bat on Day 5
England's star batter Joe Root revealed that injured pacer Chris Woakes could play a defining role with the bat if needed, despite suffering a shoulder injury.
"He's all-in, like the rest of us. It's been that kind of series, where guys have had to put bodies on the line. Hopefully, it doesn't get to that. But he had some throwdowns in here [indoor nets] at one point, and he's ready if needed... He's desperate to do what it takes," Root said in a press conference.
- 02:39 PM, 04 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: What to expect on Day 5
The Oval Test is set for a blockbuster finale with the series decider swinging in both directions as England need 35 runs to win and India four wickets.
- 10:58 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Its stumps on Day 4 at the Oval
Its stumps on Day 4 at the Oval. The umpires went to the dressing room of both the teams to convey it. The match moves to Day 5 which many didn't think of but the rain pushed it. It is anybody's game from here with India needing four wickets and England 35 runs away.
ENG 339/6 at Stumps
- 10:22 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Rain intensifies at The Oval
Rain intensifies at the Oval and with bad light already halting play. There's a strong possibility that India and England might have to return tomorrow to conclude the Test.
- 09:47 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Test cricket at its best
Every ball is an event now and Mohammed Siraj is in no mood to slow down. Test cricket is delivering once again. England still need 36 runs to win and the Indian pacer are doing everything here to make things difficult for them.
ENG 338/6 in 74 overs
- 09:14 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Joe Root hits century
Joe Root smashed another century and he pays tribute to Graham Thorpe straightaway by wearing the headband. His 39th Test century and he is determined to take the host over the line.
ENG 325/4
- 08:53 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Important update
The start of play in the final session is delayed due to a wet outfield. The action will resume at 9 PM IST.
- 08:30 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Tea Break
England have reached 317/4 in this big run chase with Joe Root heading closer another Test century. They are just 57 runs away from the win whereas India still need 6 wickets. 153 runs came in the second session that completely belonged to England here at the Kennington Oval.
England LIVE Score: 317/4 (66)
- 08:10 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Brook gone, ENG: 301/4 (62.4)
Wicket! The partnership has been broken, but has it come too late for India? Akash Deep has taken the big wicket of Harry Brook, who departs for 111. The score might have gone past the 300-run mark, but England are four down now.
England LIVE Score: 301/4 (62.4)
- 07:57 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Brook's century, ENG: 286/3
Harry Brook has smashed his 10th Test century, and this has been a remarkable knock after getting an early lifeline. The target is below 100 for England, and they are 87 runs away from the win. 7 runs came off that over.
England LIVE Score: 286/3 (61)
- 07:31 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: 250 up, ENG: 251/3
Another milestone for England as the scores go past the 250-run mark. This is getting an easy chase for the hosts with Root and Brook pretty solid in the middle. 5 runs came off that over.
England Live Score: 251/3 (54)
- 07:13 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Fifty for Root, ENG: 228/3
Another fifty for Root, and this man just loves batting against India. This partnership has put the Indian team on the back foot. Nothing is going India's way at the moment. 7 runs came off that over.
England LIVE Score: 228/3 (50)
- 06:54 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Big partnership, ENG: 208/3
Things seem to be getting out of hand for India at the moment as Root and Brook have cemented their eyes in the middle. They have already added 100-plus runs for the fourth wicket. Two runs came off it from Akash Deep.
England LIVE Score: 208/3 (47)
- 06:20 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Brook's fifty
Soon after the resumption of play, Brook has completed his fifty in this crucial moment. India need to get rid of both these batters in order to remain alive in the contest.
England LIVE Score: 182/3 (40.2)
- 05:34 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Lunch
A session which belonged to England more than India. Although India got two important wickets of Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope but 114 runs have also been scored which will both the team management. ENG 164/3 (38)
- 05:06 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: ENG 126/3 (33)
Joe Root and Harry Brook are two of the most distinguished batters in this line-up and they have looked solid so far. Haven't scored a lot of boundaries but gaining momentum by getting the scorecard ticking.
- 04:39 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: OUT!!!
Ollie Pope has been struck on the pads! Umpire Dharmasena raises the finger! He goes for the review but its all three reds. India strike once again. England captain Ollie Pope is back in the hut. ENG 106/3 (27.3)
- 04:14 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: OUT!!!
OUT!!! Ben Duckett finally edges one and KL Rahul takes a safe catch at 2nd slip. Prasidh Krishna gets the first wicket. Excellent start from the Indian bowlers. ENG 82/2 (22.4)
- 03:59 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: Siraj, Akash off to economical start
Siraj set the tone with a pinpoint delivery, and Akash Deep built on the momentum with a critical over, fishing the stumps and inducing valuable inside edges.
- 03:39 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: Play underway
Day 4 play of the fifth Test between India and England now begins. Ben Duckett has resumed the proceedings from 50/1 for England. He has now been joined by skipper Ollie Pope. For India, Mohammed Siraj takes the first ball of the day.
- 03:29 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: Pitch Report
Talking about the pitch, former England captain Nasser Hussain said, "Surrey have won by playing on pitches like this, it's got the same amount of grass as the County games. If it goes late into Day 4, it might spin as it's a bit dry at the ends. The main threat is going to be seam. I'd say 324 more required is a lot of runs. Because you have grass, the hard Duke's ball will go into it and create indentations, which'll cause a slight uneven bounce. That wicket will lift the Indian dressing room, they had great plans to both openers. It's still a pretty good pitch to bowl seam on, England are going to have to play seriously well."
- 03:12 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: Weather at the Oval
According to accuweather.com, Sunday’s weather (Day 4) is expected to be overcast with possible light rain after the second and third sessions.
- 03:01 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: Highest Total Chased 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
- 02:51 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: All set for Day 4
England need 324 more runs. India need 9 wickets. With the series hanging in the balance, captain Shubman Gill is just one day away from winning his first overseas tour as captain.
- 02:46 PM, 03 Aug 2025
IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 4 Live Score And Updates: Hello and welcome
Hello and welcome to our live blog of the fifth and final Test between India and England, Day 4 at The Oval on Sunday.