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Harry Brook’s explosive century and Joe Root’s steady innings propelled England closer to a series victory at The Oval. A crucial dropped catch off Jacob Bethell proved costly for India, allowing England to capitalize. Brook’s counter-attacking 111 and Root’s unbeaten 98 have put England in a commanding position, needing just 57 more runs for a 3-1 series win.
In a Test match, Siraj’s error proved costly for India. He touched the boundary while taking a catch. This gave Brook six runs instead of a dismissal. Brook then scored 111 runs. His innings shifted the game’s momentum. Later, Siraj caught Brook. But the earlier mistake impacted India’s chances. The dropped catch and Brook’s innings became a defining moment.
India faces a potential series defeat against England in the fifth Test, with Joe Root and Harry Brook’s dominant partnership pushing the hosts closer to victory. Sunil Gavaskar emphasized that only a win can level the series and acknowledge India’s competitiveness. Brook’s rapid century, aided by a costly dropped catch, further diminishes India’s hopes as England approaches the target.
Joe Root’s resilient half-century on Day 4 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval bolstered England’s chase, equaling Herbie Taylor’s record with 16 fifty-plus scores against an opponent in home Tests. Root, alongside Harry Brook, stabilized England’s innings after early wickets, steering them towards a potential series-clinching victory.
Akash Deep’s resilient 66 as nightwatchman on Day 3 of the Oval Test significantly boosted India’s position. His crucial century stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal stabilized the innings, contributing to India’s 396 total. Akash revealed his overnight determination to contribute meaningfully, emphasizing his resolve not to carelessly lose his wicket in the 2nd innings.
Ricky Ponting slammed Mohammed Siraj for dropping Harry Brook’s catch, which resulted in a six, during the crucial final hour of the morning session on Day 4. Brook’s aggressive counterattack, drawing comparisons to Rishabh Pant, shifted the momentum back to England after India initially gained control by taking early wickets. The match witnessed a seesaw battle between the two teams.
Harry Brook’s aggressive batting display in the fifth Test at The Oval drew comparisons to Rishabh Pant, as noted by Ravi Shastri. Brook’s fearless approach shifted the game’s momentum, unsettling India’s bowlers and injecting energy into England’s chase. His counter-attack, marked by audacious shots and a bit of luck, proved crucial for England.
The India-England Test series has witnessed a record-breaking nine batters surpassing 400 runs, eclipsing previous milestones. Shubman Gill leads the run-scoring charts with 754 runs, supported by significant contributions from KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and others. In the final Test, India’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj, capitalized on favorable conditions at The Oval, putting India in a commanding position.
