IND vs ENG Live, 5th Test, Day 5: It all comes down to this. It’s the last day of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at the Oval, London. With England leading the series 2-1, India need four wickets to level the series at 2-2, while England require just 35 runs to secure a 3-1 victory. On Day 4, England’s Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) forged a 195-run partnership, bringing them close to the 374-run target. However, late strikes by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, coupled with rain and bad light, halted their momentum, setting the stage for a dramatic finale.

Match Details

• Teams: England vs India
• Venue: The Oval, Kennington, London
• Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025
• Series: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (5th Test)
• Current Status: England 339/6 (76.2 overs), need 35 runs; India need 4 wickets.

IND vs ENG Live, 5th Test, Day 5

IND vs ENG Day 5 preview

Day 5 at The Oval promises a nail-biting finish as England, at 339/6, need just 35 runs to chase down 374 and claim the series 3-1. Jamie Smith (2*) and Jamie Overton (0*) will resume, with India banking on their pace trio—Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep—to exploit the new ball under cloudy skies. England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, exemplified by Harry Brook’s blistering 111, has kept them in the hunt, but the loss of Root and Brook late on Day 4 swung momentum toward India.

The hosts will rely on their lower order, potentially including an injured Chris Woakes, to navigate India’s disciplined bowling. India, without Jasprit Bumrah, will look to Siraj’s fiery spells and Ravindra Jadeja’s spin to exploit any turn on a wearing pitch. Rain looms as a threat, potentially favouring a draw, which would hand England the series 2-1. Key battles include Smith versus Siraj and Overton’s resilience against Krishna’s pace. With history against England—the highest successful chase at The Oval is 263 (1902)—both teams face a test of nerve and skill in this series-deciding clash.

Oval pitch report Day 5

The Oval pitch, traditionally batting-friendly early, has flattened out by Day 5 but shows signs of wear. Historically, it deteriorates late, offering uneven bounce and turn for spinners like Ravindra Jadeja. Pacers, including Siraj and Krishna, will find seam movement with the new ball, especially under overcast conditions. England’s Joe Root noted a heavy roller could quieten the pitch for 30-40 minutes, aiding batsmen early. Cracks may widen, making stroke play challenging later.

London weather report on August 4

The weather forecast for Day 5 indicates a cloudy morning with a 40% chance of rain by 11 AM, rising to 60% by noon, and steady showers expected until 5 PM. The BBC predicts rain from 1 PM, coinciding with lunch, while Accuweather suggests showers after 2 PM. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 24°C, with 88% humidity and winds up to 13 km/h.

Highest successful chase at the Oval

The highest successful fourth-innings chase at The Oval is 263/9 by England against Australia in 1902. Since 2000, Sri Lanka’s 219 in 2024 is the highest, achieved with eight wickets in hand. England’s current target of 374, if achieved, would set a new record, surpassing their second-highest chase of 371 earlier in this series.

Target	Team	Score	Opponent	Year
263	England	263/9	Australia	1902
252	West Indies	255/2	England	1963
242	Australia	242/5	England	1972
225	West Indies	226/2	England	1988
219	Sri Lanka	219/2	England	2024

IND vs ENG Live Streaming Details

• India: Live telecast on Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1, 3, 4, 5); streaming on JioHotstar app and website.
• UK: Live on Sky Sports; streaming on Sky Go app.
• Global: Check local broadcasters (e.g., ESPNcricinfo for live scores and commentary).
• Start Time: 11:00 AM BST (3:30 PM IST).

Playing XI

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