The Indian cricket team is in a strong position in the 5th Test being played at The Oval Cricket Ground, India gave England a target of 374 runs to win by scoring 396 runs in the second innings. By the end of the third day’s play, England have scored 50 runs losing 1 wicket, now England need 324 runs and India has to take 8 wickets to win. Today is an exciting day, which can also be historical. There was never such a big score before in The Oval.

The Oval Cricket Ground Pitch is difficult for the batsmen, the challenges in the fourth innings become even bigger. Talking about this Test, India was able to score 224 runs in the first innings, after which England started well but Mohammad Siraj (4 wickets) and the famous Krishna (4 wickets) returned and stopped England for 247 runs.

Akash Deep was sent to Akash Deep at number four before the second day’s play was over, so that no significant wickets fell. On the third day of the game, he played a century partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, scoring 66 runs. After this, Jaiswal completed his century (118).

263 is the biggest run chase on The Oval

The biggest run on The Oval Cricket Ground is Chase 263, which England achieved against Australia. But this match has been more than 100 years. Yes, this match was played in 1902. Since then, no goal has been chased here.

The biggest run chase in ‘The Oval’ (Top 5)

• 263- England (263/9) vs Australia, 1902
• 252- West Indies (255/2) vs England, 1963
• 242- Australia (242/5) vs England, 1972
• 225- West Indies (226/2) vs England, 1988
• 219- Sri Lanka (219/2) vs England, 2024

England are 2–1 ahead in the 5-match Test series, now the 5th Test cannot be finished from here. The game of 2 days is left. 324 runs to win England, today the host’s innings will move on 50/1 on the fourth day. Ben Docket (34) is unbeaten. India needs 8 wickets to win this Test (Chris Woakes is out due to injury). On doing this, Shubman Gill & Team will be successful in finishing this series on a 2-2 draw.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has given a statement on the debate of Gautam Gambhir and The Oval’s pitch curator. He said that I do not know why the head coaches of India were angry. All the coaches and captains will talk to the groundsman. He also talked about not giving much to this matter. This debate of coach and curator took place during practice between India and England before the 5th Test.

The Indian cricket team is lagging behind 1-2 in the series, by winning the last Test being played at The Oval, Shubman Gill and Team can finish the series on the draw. This will also be a good achievement for the team playing with most young players. Before this match, when the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir was standing near the pitch, the pitch curator Lee came to Fortis and said that stand out of the rope, 2.5 meters away. On this, serious enraged and advised them to not explain what we should do. Now Sourav Ganguly’s statement came on this dispute, which is going viral.

What did Sourav Ganguly say on the dispute with Gautam Gambhir’s pitch curator?

Talking to the media, he said, “I do not really know why Gautam Gambhir was angry. I am sure that all the coaches and captains must talk with the groundsman, sometimes happy and sometimes angry. It has happened in my time, so it will be ahead. So do not give it too much.

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“I really don’t know why gambhir was upset. I’m sure all coaches… pic.twitter.com/rdzltfyboh

– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) July 31, 2025

Why did India vs England rage on the serious pitch curator before the 5th Test?

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had given the reason for this debate in the press conference, he was standing with Gambhir at this time. He said, “I have never seen in my career till date that a pitch curator was speaking so. Gambhir was standing there, then the curator came and said that you should stand 2.5 meters away from the pitch.”

Gambhir got angry with this, because neither he came on the pitch wearing a spike nor was doing any harm. Explain that according to the rule, the captain and coach can come on the pitch before the match. He can see it, touch it. However, no one can come on the pitch wearing a spike shoes.

Today is the second day of India vs England 5th Test. The first day of this test being played at The Oval was affected by rain. Despite extending the time period on the first day, only 64 overs were played. Karun Nair is unbeaten with Washington Sundar (19) by scoring important half -centuries (52). India have scored 206 runs losing 6 wickets. Know how the weather of London will be on the second day today, what percentage of rain is at what time and this will help on the pitch.

According to Indian time, the second day’s game will start from 3:30 pm, at this time it must have been in London at 11 am. At this time the possibility of rain is 15 percent, the temperature will be 19 degrees Celsius. The possibility of rain in the middle of the first session i.e. around 12 o’clock is up to 39 percent, that is, the game of some overs can be affected by rain in the first session.

India vs England, how will the weather be on the second day of the 5th Test

The game of a few overs in the first session may be affected but there may be more loss of more overs in the second and third sessions. The temperature in the last two sessions will remain up to 20 degrees Celsius, the chances of rain are low till 2 pm but it may rain around 3 pm. The possibility of rain in the third session will be up to 50 percent.

Who will get help today on The Oval Pitch?

Like the first day, the bowlers at The Oval will still help. There is a possibility of rain, it will be cloudy, in such a situation, the ball will be more likely to be swing. The outfield may be a bit slow, which will present more challenge to the batsmen. The ball seam is also likely to be with better bounce. India’s 4 wickets are still left, today it is very likely that England’s first innings will also start. If England’s batting starts in the end of the second session or the third session, then Indian bowlers can take advantage of it, this time is expected to be in favor of the bowlers.

India’s first goal will be to touch the figure of up to 280 or 300 in the first innings, for this, Washington Sundar and Karun Nair will have to play in the beginning today. India needs to win this test to eliminate this series on a draw.

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Abhimanyu Ishwaran also sat on the bench on the tour of England, he did not get a place in playing 11 in the 5th Test. After this, the dam of his father’s patience broke. Talking to the Times of India, he said that he is in constant touch with the son from the beginning of the England tour and it seems that he is in a little depression. He also said that some players are selected in the Test team through sports in IPL.

The series played against England is the first Test series of Shubman Gill as captain. Its last Test is being played at The Oval. It was believed that head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Gill could give Abhimanyu Ishwaran a chance to debut on this tour. Although this did not happen. His father while talking to the Times of India said why Karun Nair was given attention before his son. He said that Abhimanyu has not only performed well in domestic cricket, but was also selected for the Dalip Trophy, Iranian Trophy and also for the tour of Australia last year.

Abhimanyu Ishwaran’s father’s anger exploded

Abhimanyu Ishwar’s father Ranganathan said, “I have been waiting for Abhimanyu’s Test debut for years. Now it has been 3 years. What is the work of a player? He has done the run, he has done it. Performance, Karun Nair was not in the team for the Duleep Trophy or the Iranian Trophy, if you look at the time from last year to this year, then how can you compare 864 runs?

Abhimanyu Ishwaran’s father said that he has been trying to keep the son a motive from the beginning of the England tour. He surprised how the players get a place in the Test team based on the performance of the IPL.

He said, “My son is a little depressed, it is also natural. Some players make a place in the Test team on the basis of their performance in the IPL. One should not watch the performance of the IPL while choosing the Test cricket team but should make the basis of Ranji Trophy, Dalip Trophy and Iranian Trophy.”

A thrilling match between India and England is starting from today at The Oval ground. Shubman Gill & Team is 1-2 backward in the series, so Team India needs victory in it. England will win the series with the draw. In the absence of Ben Stokes, Oli Pope is commanding the England team. Know how the record of the Indian team has been on this London ground, which Indian batsman has scored the most runs and who has taken the most wickets.

Indian batsman who scored the most runs on The Oval ground

Rahul Dravid is the highest run -scorer on the ground of ‘The Oval’. He has played 3 Tests here, in which he has scored 443 runs in 5 innings. Dravid, known as ‘The Wall’, has played 2 centuries and 1 half -century innings here.

Indian bowlers who took the most wickets at The Oval

Ravindra Jadeja is the most wicket -taking Indian bowler at The Oval. He too has played 3 Tests here earlier, in which he has taken a total of 15 wickets in 6 innings. His best performance is 4/73. Jadeja will also play in the 5th Test against England, he had scored a century in the second innings of the fourth Test earlier.

India’s largest test score at The Oval

In 2007, Team India scored 664 runs on this ground, which is India’s biggest test score here. This Test ended at the match draw.

Indian team’s Test record at The Oval

The Indian team has previously played 15 Test matches here, out of which 2 have won. India has lost a total of 6 Tests here. England have defeated 5 times and Australia has defeated 1 time. The 7 Test matches played here between India and England ended at the draw.

India vs England Test Series 2025 records (after 4 Tests)

• Most runs: Shubman Gill- 722 runs in 8 innings
• Most wickets: Ben Stokes- 17 wickets in 8 innings
• Most runs in an innings: Shubman Gill- 269 runs (in Birmingham)
• Most wickets in an innings: Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep- 6-6 wickets (in Birmingham).

The Indian cricket team has to win the 5th Test to save the series, as the England series will also be named 2–1 with the draw. Team India’s batting under the captaincy of Shubman Gill is still strong, but the bowlers have struggled a little. Today, exciting and important Test is going to start at The Oval Cricket Ground from 31 July. Know live broadcast of the match, performance of Team India and other information on this ground with live streaming details.

The challenge before the Indian team is that many of its star players will not play in it. Vice -captain Rishabh Pant is out due to injury, so due to workload, Jasprit may not play at Bumrah Oval. Arshdeep Singh may get a chance to debut today, Shubman Gill said in the press conference that we have asked Arshdeep to be ready but the final decision will be taken before the toss.

It is a matter of relief for India that England captain Ben Stokes is not playing at the Oval. Jofra Archer is also not included in the playing 11 of this test. England’s command Oli Pope is handling.

England’s playing 11

Jack Croly, Ben Docket, ⁠ol Pope (Captain), Jo Root, ⁠ Harry Brook, Jacob Bethel, ⁠Jemi Smith (wicketkeeper), ⁠ Chris Vox, ⁠gas Atkinson, Jamie Overton, ⁠ Josh Tung.

India’s playing 11 (potential)

KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (Captain), Dhruv Jurlel (wicket -keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Siraj.

India vs England will start from the 5th Test at what time?

The toss will be at 3 pm Indian time. The match will start at 3:30 pm each day (31 September to 4 August).

India vs England Venue of 5th Test

The Oval, London.

India vs England 5th Test will be broadcast live on which channel?

The live broadcast of the 5th Test between India and England will come on the channels of Sony Sports Network.

India vs England will have live streaming of the 5th Test on which app?

Live streaming between India and England will be on the geographist app and website.

Indian team’s Test record at The Oval

• Total Match- 15
• India won- 2
• India lost- 6
• Draw-7

India has played a total of 15 matches on this ground so far, out of which 2 have won. In 5 out of 6 matches, Team India lost to England and 1 Test to Australia.

It is very important for the Indian cricket team to win the fifth Test, because even if this Test is drawn, England will win the series. This last Test of the series will be played at The Oval Cricket Ground in London. In this, many changes can be seen in the playing 11 of Shubman Gill and Team. Another bowler can get a chance in place of Jaspreet Bumrah. Earlier, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has chosen his playing 11 team.

Wasim Jafar did not include Anshul Kamboj in his playing 11, who got a chance to debut in the fourth Test. He has included Arshdeep Singh in his team, who will be his debut test if he plays. He has also trusted Sai Sudarshan, who was dismissed in the first over without opening an account in the second innings of the fourth Test.

Team India played by Wasim Zafar 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Dhruv Jurlel (wicket -keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep.

My india xi for oval test:

1. Yashasvi
2. kl
3. Sai
4. Shubman (c)
5. Jurel (WK)
6. Jadeja
7. Washington
8. Kuldeep
9. Siraj
10. Arshdeep
11. Akashdeep

What’s Yours? #ENGVIND

– Wasim Jafer (@wasimjafer14) July 30, 2025

Shardul Thakur does not have a place, Kuldeep Yadav included

Wasim Jafar has not given a place to Shardul Thakur in his playing 11, Thakur’s performance has not been very good. He has taken only 2 wickets in 2 Tests played in this series, which took in the second innings of the first Test. He was able to score only 46 runs in 3 innings.

Indian team records on The Oval Ground

Team India has played 15 Tests earlier at The Oval Cricket Ground. Of these, India has won only 2 while England have defeated India in 5 matches. 1 match India has lost to Australia on this ground, while India has finished 9 matches here.

As a Test captain, the ongoing Test series against England is Shubman Gill’s first series, whose last match will be played at The Oval Cricket Ground from 31 July. In the first series, Gill made several records and now in the last match, he can break 5 big records. Gill, who could not do all his career like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, is very close to Gill in the first series.

1- In a series, Indian captain Shubman Gill on the threshold of scoring the most runs

Sunil Gavaskar scored a total of 732 runs in the Test series played against the West Indies in 1978, since then no Indian captain has broken his record till date. During this time, veterans like Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma captained but could not break their records. Shubman Gill is standing on the threshold of breaking this record of 47 years old in his first series, he has to score a total of 11 runs in 2 remaining innings. Shubman Gill has scored 722 runs in 4 matches played so far.

2- Captain who scored the most runs in Test series

Shubman Gill is also very close to becoming number 1 in terms of scoring the most runs as a captain in the Test series. They just have to score 1 run. Right now these records are the names of Gary Sobers, who scored 722 runs in 1966. Gill has equaled him and will break his record by scoring 1 run.

3- Shubman Gill- Indians who scored the most runs in a series

Sunil Gavaskar, who scored the most runs in a Test series, is the only run scored in 2 series ahead of Gill. He has runs in the series played against West Indies in 1970 at number one, when Gavaskar scored 774 runs. Gill has to score 53 runs to break this record and come to number 1.

4- Shubman Gill can become captain who scored the most centuries in a Test series

Shubman Gill has equaled Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar in terms of scoring the most centuries as captain in a Test series. Gill has scored 4 centuries so far. If he scored a century, he will match the clide Volcott, who scored 5 centuries against Australia. If Gill scored a century in both innings, he will come first.

5- Captain who scored the most runs in a Test series

As a captain, Don Bradman, the highest run -scorer in a Test series, scored 810 against England in 1936. Gill has 2 innings and he has to score 89 runs, as soon as he does so, he will break this record by breaking this record of 90 years old.

In the 4 matches played so far in the India vs England Test series, there was a sharp debate on the ground among the players. But before the fifth Test, the head coach Gautam Gambhir on The Oval Cricket Ground got into a dispute with the pitch curator. The head coach of the Indian team reprimanded the pitch curator Lee Fortis, many videos of it also went viral on social media.

Who is the Oval Stadium pitch curator Lee Fortis?

With whom Gautam Gambhir was debated, his name is Lee Fortis. Lee is the main groundsman at The Oval Cricket Ground in London. This ground is officially of Surrey County Cricket Club and Test matches are played here. Lee Fortis is the job, preparing the pitch here, maintaining the ground and looking at the quality control of the place of practice.

Lee Fortis became the assistant chief groundsman in 2006, in 2012 he became the main groundsman at The Oval. In 2024, he received the Best Multi-Day Pitch Award for the third consecutive year. Their job is also to check that the behavior of the pitch should be in line with international standards.

Why did Gautam Gambhir fight with the pitch curator?

Sitanshu Kotak, while answering media questions, gave the reason for Gautam Gambhir’s anger. He said, “I was there, we were just standing there, watching the wicket only. A groundsman came and said that you stand 2.5 meters away from here. I never saw this in my cricket career. Meaning he was telling the head coach that you stand outside the rope, look at the pitch from there, if someone is hurting, if we are wearing a pitch, but we can understand a lot. Was the one. Gautam Gambhir is such a person who did not say anything without any meaning. “

Tempers flare at the oval as gautam gambhir had some words to say to the ground staff!

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– Star Sports (@StarsportsIndia) July 29, 2025

India vs England fifth Test starts from 31 July

The fifth and last Test of the Test series between India and England will be played between 31 July and 31 August at The Oval Cricket Ground. The match will start at 3:30 pm Indian time, the toss will be 3 pm. So far, England captain Ben Stokes has won the toss in four matches, England are 2–1 in the series.

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