England Need 35 Runs – Final Day Showdown!
On 3 August, on the 4th day of the 5th test of India's tour of England 2025 at the Oval, where England scored 339 for 6. Jos Root and Harry Brook’s century. England goes for the historical chase.
Day 4 Summary
Momentum swings to India, Brook and Root take control
England was left reeling at 106/3 before lunch as Ben Duckett (54) and Ollie Pope (27), who started with the intention, were dismissed by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, respectively.
Pope's LBW and Duckett's edge to slip demonstrated India's tactical discipline in cloudy conditions.
Brook and Root take control
Joe Root and Harry Brook forged a vital 195-run partnership, keeping England in the box seat despite early breakthroughs. Root anchored with a brilliant 105, then Brook exploded with a scorching 111 off 98 balls.
The game changed course when Mohammed Siraj caught Brook at fine leg but stepped on the boundary, converting a catch into a six and saving a possible wicket.
In addition to being an emotional tribute to his guru Graham Thorpe, Root's century tied him with Sunil Gavaskar on 39 Test tons.
Weather Impact
Prasidh Krishna struck twice in quick succession to remove Joe Root and Jacob Bethell as England edged closer to victory.
If Chris Woakes fails to bat on the last day due to injury, England will be reduced to a three-wicket chase.
Play ended early due to rain and waning light, stopping England's assault at 339/6 with 73.2 overs bowled.
Overview Day 4: England Goes for a Historical Chase, India Needs Miraculous
With a successful run chase of 374, England would surpass the previous record of 253 established by the West Indies in 1963.
With disciplined seam bowling and a comeback from their big pacers, India may yet gain ground.
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