HIGHLIGHTS England vs India, Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, 5th Test- Result, Scorecard

Welcome back for England's response with the bat. Shubman Gill gathers his men in a huddle before the Indians take their respective positions on the field. Out walk the two English openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Mohammed Siraj will start the attack for India. Siraj to Crawley. Away we go...

... SECOND INNINGS ...

The surface, judging by what we have seen this morning, has certainly quickened up. The general consensus is that if the sun is beating down and the pitch continues to harden, the divots could come into play as the match wears on. From an Indian perspective, it will be all about maintaining discipline and consistently hitting the right areas. For England, with no Jasprit Bumrah to contend with, there are runs to be had, provided they can see off the early threat and settle in. Back in a bit for England's reply.

It was a tale of Indian batters getting starts but failing to convert, with several partnerships built before only one, between Karun Nair and Washington Sundar, managed to cross the 50-run mark. Perhaps the most disappointing moment was the run out of captain Shubman Gill, especially given the purple patch he has been in. India had pinned their hopes on Nair and Sundar to carry the innings forward on Day 2, but those hopes faded quickly as the visitors fell well short of the total they would have envisioned.

Well, if there were a script for England's ideal start to the day, this would be it. Gus Atkinson leads the team off the field with the ball held aloft, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation for his superb five-wicket haul. The hosts have managed to wrap up the Indian innings inside half an hour. All it took was 34 legal balls this morning as India slipped from 204/6 at the start of the day to be bowled out for 224. That England pulled this off without their pace spearhead Chris Woakes made it all the more commendable. Josh Tongue was erratic but struck gold with the wicket of Karun Nair, after which Atkinson took over and completed the clean-up job.

Gus Atkinson to Prasidh Krishna, OUT! EDGED, AND GONE! DONE AND DUSTED! Atkinson completes his well-deserved 5-for! A classic wicket-taking delivery as Gus Atkinson hurls it around off, on a good length. It shapes in first and then straightens off the deck. Prasidh Krishna hangs the bat away from the body in defense but a healthy outside edge is found. Jamie Smith does the rest with a regulation catch behind the sticks and INDIA ARE BOWLED OUT ON 224!

Gus Atkinson to Prasidh Krishna, Sharp away deviation outside off, on a length, Prasidh Krishna keeps the bat inside the line as it nips away.

Prasidh Krishna is the last man in.

Gus Atkinson to Mohammed Siraj, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! No answer for that from Siraj and Atkinson gets his fourth! He keeps it simple as the line is on the stumps, and the length is fuller. It is that off-cutter that cuts into the batter after pitching. Mohammed Siraj is caught on the crease as he pushes at the delivery, but plays all over it and is beaten on the inside edge. Hears the death rattle behind him as the ball smashes into the stumps. Mohammed Siraj goes for a four-ball duck and India are 224/9. It is wrapping up quickly for India now.

Gus Atkinson to Mohammed Siraj, Back of a length, cutting away off the deck after pitching around off. Mohammed Siraj is squared up and is beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, FOUR BYES! Sprays down leg on a length, Akash misses to flick it to the leg side as the ball keeps sliding down and beats the dive of Jamie Smith to his left. Runs away behind to the deep fine leg fence.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, Length, outside off, seaming away, Deep hangs the bat away from his body and is beaten.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, Oh, how has that missed the stumps? Tongue attacks the sticks, and lands it on the middle stump line, on a good length. It sharply nips away from the batter and beats Deep's outside edge, passing above the stumps.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, Outside off, on a length, goes straight on at 140 kph, Deep leans back and drops his wrists to leave.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, Fuller at 141 kph, on middle and leg, Deep flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, Slants it into the batter, on a length, Akash Deep brings his bat in front to defend, but the ball nips in and stays low to rap him on the thigh pad.

Gus Atkinson to Mohammed Siraj, Outside off and Siraj leaves it.

Gus Atkinson to Mohammed Siraj, Short and on the bodyline, Siraj ducks under it.

Mohammed Siraj walks out to bat. Four slips, a gully and a leg slip in place for Siraj.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Gus Atkinson too, registers his third wicket and both overnight Indian batters are back in the hut in no time! Atkinson bangs it short into the pitch and bowls it around off, and it nips in from around-the-wicket-angle. Washington Sundar tries to pull it over deep square leg, but does not complete the follow-through of his shot, probably because the ball got a bit heavy on him and hence, it goes only as far as deep square leg where Jamie Overton slides to his left on his haunches and takes a fine catch.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Shortish delivery, around off, Washington Sundar stands tall and half-heartedly chips it uppishly, but gets it wide of mid on for a couple of runs.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Fuller than the good length, outside off, Sundar steers it to backward point.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Fuller and outside off, Sundar lets it be.

Josh Tongue to Akash Deep, Good length and shaping away from off, Deep leaves it alone.

Akash Deep is in next.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, OUT! GONE! LBW! Josh Tongue strikes and gets his third wicket. England have their first breakthrough of the morning! Tongue spears it fuller and keeps the line of attack on the stumps. It pitches and jags back in enough to beat the inside edge of Karun Nair who looks to push it straight, but ends up playing all over it. Wears on the back pad and the umpire's finger goes up on the appeal from the English players. But Karun Nair has opted for a review! That looked absolutely plumb in real-time, and that review seems to be more in hope than confidence from Karun! Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the middle pole and Karun Nair departs for 57 (109) and India are 218/7.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Back of a length, on off, Nair punches it straight back.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Good length, outside off, Nair dabs it with soft hands to gully.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Length, on off and middle, Sundar taps it to the cover-point region and sets off for a single.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, FOUR BYES! Oof! Just too much deviation! Tongue misses to hit the right line and sprays it down leg, and it lands and nips further down leg as Sundar misses to flick. Jamie Smith puts in a dive to his right, but the ball beats him and races behind to the deep fine leg fence.

That was excessive movement on the delivery that thudded into Nair’s front pad on the leave. On air, Ricky Ponting mentions that Stuart Broad often preferred bowling on Day 2 rather than Day 1 here at The Oval, as the surface tends to harden up and quicken.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Cuts in off the deck, on a length, around off, Karun Nair watches the ball closely and decides to leave. A good, questioning maiden over from Gus Atkinson!

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Good-length delivery, nipping in from around off, Nair stands tall and punches it to the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Fuller now, on off, Karun pushes it to mid on.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, On off, on a length, blocked straight.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, A big appeal for LBW, but the umpire denies! Pope walks to Atkinson but eventually they do not opt for a review. Height maybe? Or going down leg? Nip-backer on a good length, cutting in on the leg stump line. Karun Nair decides to offer no shot and the ball thuds on the front pad. The Ball Tracking later shows that it is missing the leg stump by a fair margin.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Shortish delivery, on top of off, Karun plays it late and dabs it to the point region.

Gus Atkinson (19-7-31-2) will bowl from the other end. In case you were wondering why there was no early start despite the overs lost yesterday, that's because in England, the light usually holds up well towards the end of the day, allowing lost overs to be made up later. Today, the first session will last for two hours, with 15 minutes added to each of the following two sessions. An additional 30 minutes can also be used if required to make up for any remaining overs.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, just outside off, Sundar offers no shot.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Easy pickings! Tongue generates a good amount of inswing, but fires it on the leg stump line. Washington Sundar helps it away with the flick wide of deep fine leg for a boundary. Second boundary in the first over of Day 2.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Touch full and outside off, Sundar leaves it alone.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Half an appeal for LBW, but the finger stays down! Inswinger on the leg stump line, on a fullish length. Washington Sundar looks to flick it away, but plays over it and wears on the front pad. Possibly doing a bit too much to go down leg.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Low full toss, on the stumps, Nair mistimes it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, EDGED, FOUR! Pitched fuller and outside off, Karun Nair does not get closer to the line of the ball to drive, and gets an outside edge. Luckily, for him, the ball shoots between third slip and gully for a boundary at deep third.

We are all set to get going. A bright and sunny morning greets the two umpires and players as they make their way out to the centre. A few English players are donning the iconic headbands made famous by Graham Thorpe, in a fitting tribute to the former England batter. Josh Tongue will get things going with the ball. Karun Nair to face the first ball of the day. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go!

PITCH REPORT - Varun Aaron is pitchside at The Oval, checking out the Day 2 surface. He mentions it’s bright and sunny in London. He notes that the landing areas have been well covered after bowlers struggled there on Day 1. He spots a few divots on the pitch and feels that once it dries and hardens, those could cause trouble to the batters by creating lateral movement. He also says the pitch still feels soft and slightly damp.

The second day of this Test is being marked as 'A Day for Thorpey,' a tribute to the late Graham Thorpe on what would have been his 56th birthday. The occasion honours the former England batter's contribution to cricket and raises awareness for mental health, with fans encouraged to wear special headbands designed by his family. The initiative supports Mind, a mental health charity, and aims to carry forward Thorpe’s legacy.

The visuals are in from The Oval, and the skies overhead are a mix of grey and blue, with the sun making an appearance. The forecast points to a chance of rain around lunchtime, though we all know how unpredictable the London weather can be. There was movement off the deck throughout the first day, and the course this Test takes will largely depend on how the surface behaves from here and what the skies have in store. Sit tight. We are in for another engrossing day of Test cricket.

On the other hand, it could have been worse for India had England managed to hit their straps, and they will be fairly content with where things stand at the moment. For the visitors, it was a case of several batters getting starts but not converting them into big scores. However, the inconsistency from the English pace attack allowed India to keep the scoreboard ticking throughout the day. Karun Nair was the highlight for the tourists on the opening day with his first fifty-plus score since that triple ton in 2016.

Without Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes, the English pace attack left much to be desired, with only Gus Atkinson displaying any real control. The numbers don’t tell the full story, especially in the case of Josh Tongue, who, despite picking up a couple of wickets, was erratic. To make matters worse, their pace spearhead Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test due to a left shoulder injury sustained late yesterday while saving a boundary. That leaves England with a three-man pace attack, and Ollie Pope will be hoping for much-improved control from his bowlers.

Hello and a warm welcome, folks! After 20 days of cricket in this series, Thursday finally delivered the kind of setting you expect in English conditions. Just 64 overs were possible on a rain-hit day, with the ball moving throughout under overcast skies on a green top. The contest remains evenly balanced, and we are all set for another intriguing day of Test cricket.

... DAY 2, FIRST SESSION ...

119 runs were scored by India in the final session across 35 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. For the first time in this series, the ball continued to dart around even after it had gone old. In the previous Tests, any movement typically faded once the ball lost its hardness and the conditions flattened out around the 30-over mark. That hasn’t been the case here, and it has certainly made for fascinating viewing. The hosts are just a wicket away from opening one end up and getting into the tail, and they will be eager to get the job done. India, meanwhile, will bank on this pair to take them close to 300. Friday, 1st August will be Day 2 of this Test, with the first ball to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Until then, take care and goodbye!

Karun Nair looked solid at one end, as he has throughout the series, until his dismissal in the previous innings. Despite the ball continuing to move around late in the day, Nair, alongside Washington Sundar, managed to see off the final phase of play, with Karun bringing up his first fifty of the series. In a setback for the hosts, Chris Woakes suffered a left shoulder injury while trying to save a boundary and subsequently walked off the field. Woakes’ injury looked a nasty one, possibly a dislocation and England could well be without their veteran seamer in what is an inexperienced but fresh pace attack.

The weather finally cleared up, and this time for good, allowing for an extended final session of two and a quarter hours. Josh Tongue, who had struggled for control in his first spell, continued to be erratic in the evening. He sprayed it around but found success when he got it right, removing Sai Sudharsan first and then Ravindra Jadeja. That summed up England’s bowling effort for the day in helpful conditions. Despite the wickets they picked up, there was a recurring issue of inconsistency in line and length. Gus Atkinson held his own at one end, but whoever operated from the other lacked control and discipline.

Earlier, Shubman Gill lost his fifth toss of the series under overcast skies. Ollie Pope had no hesitation in inserting the tourists on a green-tinged surface, and Gus Atkinson, returning to the side, struck early to give England a promising start. KL Rahul also fell rather cheaply before Gill and Sai Sudharsan managed to stitch together a partnership, with the former particularly quick to put away anything loose. A sudden heavy shower brought about an early end to the morning session, and the second session saw only 30 minutes of play before rain intervened again. But even in that brief passage, India suffered a setback as their skipper was run out.

An eventful day of Test cricket where both sides shared the honours. The first half was a stop-start affair under overcast skies, but it ended with the sun glistening over The Oval. India stitched together a series of mini partnerships through the day, which kept their innings afloat, while England will admit that their pace quartet didn’t quite make the most of the helpful conditions. Yes, they have managed to pick up six wickets, but as Stuart Broad pointed out on air, England bowled less in the channel today than at any point in the series, a telling stat that underlines their inconsistency with line and length.

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, Fuller delivery, on the stumps, Sundar gets on the front foot and gently pushes it to mid on. And that will be STUMPS ON DAY 1!

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, Flighted up, full and outside off, Sundar eases it out to the point region. Looks for a single but Karun is not interested at all. Sundar retreats back safely and has a sheepish smile.

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, Nice and full, around off, Sundar leans with a giant stride forward to defend.

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, BEATEN! A real beauty from Bethell! Around the stumps now. Full and this goes straight with the arm, around off and across the batter. Washington Sundar plays inside the line to defend, and is beaten all ends up on the outside edge.

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, On the fourth stump, on a length, at 89 kph, Sundar nudges it to square leg.

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, Flat and around off, on a length, Sundar tucks across to short mid-wicket.

We have about a minute left on the clock and this, in all likelihood, should be the final over, unless Jacob Bethell pulls off a Jadeja and sneaks in a super quick one.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, A big inswinger on middle, Karun Nair lets the ball arrive and pushes this full ball gently back to the bowler.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Nagging length, outside off, Karun shoulders arms.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Nips in from the good length, on the stumps, Karun shapes up to block off the back foot, but inside edges onto the front pad.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Full and on middle, Karun Nair presses forward and eases it back to the bowler.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Good length, on off, Karun opens the bat face late and guides it wide of gully.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Fuller and outside off, Sundar carves it to the point region for a single.

Jacob Bethell to Washington Sundar, Dropped short and on middle, Sundar tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single. The 50-run partnership is up between Nair and Sundar.

Jacob Bethell to Karun Nair, Tossed up, full and on the leg stump, Karun clips it through square leg for a single.

Jacob Bethell to Karun Nair, Slides on the leg stump line, on a length, Karun hangs deep in the crease to work it leg side, but inside edges onto the front pad.

Jacob Bethell to Karun Nair, Full and on middle, Karun leans on it and blocks.

Jacob Bethell to Karun Nair, Floated up, full and on middle, blocked on the front foot.

Jacob Bethell to Karun Nair, FIFTY FOR KARUN NAIR! A composed knock under tricky conditions! His first half century of the series! Bethell darts it on a length, sliding on the pads, Karun Nair tucks it to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Karun gets a huge round of applause from his teammates as he calmly raises his bat in the air. Also, the 200 is up for India!

Time for spin. Here's Jacob Bethell. A slip and a leg slip in place.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Short of a good length, outside off, Sundar leans back to leave.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Risky running! On the stumps, quite full and tailing in, Karun Nair flicks it to the right of mid on and rushes through for a single. Had Josh Tongue gathered the ball cleanly without fumbling, Nair would have definitely been in trouble at the non-striker's end.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Tails in from middle, on a length, Karun Nair misses to flick and the ball deflects off the front thigh pad. It then rolls to the cover region. Nair sniffs to rotate the strike over, but is denied by Sundar.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Hard length, on off, Washington Sundar gets on the back foot and punches it to the point region for a quick run.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Full and nipping away, outside off, left alone by Sundar.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Nagging length from around the stumps, around off, Sundar fends it with soft hands to the right of gully. Duckett dives and stops it.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, FOUR! A gift from Tongue and Nair accepts it! Slips in a full toss, does Tongue, outside off, Karun Nair takes it on the full and knocks it through cover-point for a boundary. Nair now moves to 48!

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Tails in from middle, on a length, flicked through square leg for a single. The partnership moves to 40 runs off 63 balls.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, just outside off, Washington Sundar covers the stumps, arches back, and drops his wrists down to leave.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, On off, on a good length, 135 kph, Sundar nudges it to the leg side.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Lands outside off, on a shorter length, Sundar arches back to leave as it nips away sharply.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Timed really well! On the leg stump line, on a length. Washington Sundar hops on the bounce, gets on top of the ball and tucks it to the left of square leg for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Some away movement and bounce on middle, Karun Nair looks to work that across to the leg side, but ends up chipping the full ball in front of mid off.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Overpitched and outside off, Washington Sundar caresses it through the cover and point gap. It is chased by Gus Atkinson from backward point and the batters cross each other thrice.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Goes down leg, on a length, Sundar misses to flick and it is gathered behind by Jamie Smith with a dive to his right.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, A bit too full and outside off, Sundar drives it straight to mid off.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Pushed on the leg stump line, on a fullish length, Nair clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Aimed at the stumps, on a length, Karun Nair takes off the bottom hand from the handle and pushes it straight back to Overton.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Short of full, around off, Sundar stabs it back to the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Similar line and length, Sundar does the same, hangs his bat in the air to leave.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Outside off, on a length, 137 kph, Sundar shoulders arms at it.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Well bowled! Nips away from the fourth stump line, on a shortish length. Washington Sundar pokes at it on the back foot and the ball whistles past his outside edge.

The lights are on and it has gone a bit dark out there. With around 25 minutes of play left, it remains to be seen how well the light holds up. Dinesh Karthik informs that the umpires did have a brief discussion before this over and decided to carry on for now.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Angling in on middle, full in length, Sundar flicks it to mid on.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Short at 139 kph, on off, Sundar hops off on the crease and stabs it onto the pitch.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Gently shaping in from off, on a length, Sundar punches it in the cover region and rushes through for a single.

Oh, dear! Chris Woakes is in excruciating pain. Seems to have landed badly on the left shoulder beyond the fence. Ravi Shastri reckons that it could be a case of dislocation. Three members of the medical staff are out to have a look. It does appear to be a dislocation. Woakes is helped back up on his feet and the sweater is being used as a sling for the left shoulder as Chris walks off. Liam Dawson is in as the substitute.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Very full and around off, shaping away off the pitch. Karun plays with a straight bat and drives it to the right of mid off. The ball slows down on the way to the ropes. Chris Woakes sprints towards it and stops the ball with his right hand, keeping it into the playing area, before tumbling into the ropes. While doing so, he jars his left shoulder on the ground and looks in agony on the sidelines. Three runs taken.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Short and on the fifth stump line. Karun Nair withdraws his bat down in time as it bounces a little extra off the deck and nips away.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Short of a length, around off, tapped out to point.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, On top of middle and leg, on a length, Sundar taps it with soft hands to the backward point region for a quick single.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Angled across and outside off, on a length, Sundar leaves this harmless delivery.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Fairly outside off, on a length, Nair offers no shot.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Bowls from a wider angle, with the seam positioned toward the first slip. Gets the ball to straighten up from the fourth stump. Karun Nair is beaten all ends up on the outside edge as he looks to block off the back foot.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, This one cuts into the batter, on a length, Karun Nair gets behind the line and blocks it watchfully.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Pitched fuller and on the leg stump. Karun Nair pushes it off the inner half of the bat, and gets it to the right of mid-wicket. Scampers back for the second as Chris Woakes chases it to the deep.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Full and on the stumps, angling in, Sundar works it to long leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Does not carry! Fuller delivery, outside off, nipping away late. Washington Sundar plays with soft hands to push it straight and gets a thick outside edge that lands on the bounce in front of Zak Crawley at third slip.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Length-delivery, on off, Karun Nair is a bit late to shoulder arms, and the ball goes off the bottom edge to gully.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Well bowled! Cuts away off the deck, on a length, on off, Karun Nair hangs his bat inside the line and the ball flirts past the outside edge.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, A rib-tickler that goes down leg, on a shortish length, Karun Nair gets across and tries to steer into the leg side, but misses.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, FOUR! Through the gap! Overton serves a nice juicy half volley, tailing into the batter, on the leg stump, Karun Nair uses the wrists and flicks it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Tails in on a length, on middle, Sundar tucks it to the left of short mid-wicket for a single.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Jags back in from off, on a length, with some bounce. Karun negotiates well and manages to steer it along the ground, through square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Too full, on off, Sundar forces it off the inside half of the bat to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, In-between length, on middle, Karun glances it to the square leg region for a single.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Another loose shot! Tongue hurls it wide on off, on a fullish length. Karun Nair goes fishing at it to play the cover drive, away from the body, and is beaten as the ball nibbles away to beat the outside edge.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Length ball, on the stumps, Nair punches it to the right of the bowler.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Outside off, on a good length, Karun watches it closely and leaves.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Inviting length, just outside off, on a yard behind fuller length. Karun Nair draws the front foot out and plays a loose shot to access the covers. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, PEACH! Overton is interested and appeals for a caught behind, but the umpire is not interested at all. Pope, too, does not look that convinced and hence, England do not opt for a review. Back of a length, and shaping into the batter on middle. Washington Sundar plays inside the line to block, and is beaten on the outside edge.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, A well-directed bouncer, around off, Sundar leans back and drops his wrists to let it go.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Bends his back and bowls a short delivery, does Overton, on the leg stump. Karun Nair plays from the crease and steers it to deep square leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Fuller delivery, on off, Karun gets on the front foot and slices it straight to backward point.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Back of a length, outside off, and moving away. Nair lets it be.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Fuller and on middle and leg, Karun pushes it back to the bowler. Overton sticks out his right leg and makes the stop on the follow-through.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Over the stumps. Full and tailing in a touch on middle. Sundar is solid in defence.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Length, outside off, Sundar offers no shot.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Good length on off, pushed back to the bowler.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, NO BALL AND FOUR! Good length, and angling into the batter, Sundar gets inside the line and wrists it behind to deep fine leg for a boundary. Gus Atkinson has overstepped and the umpire signals for a No Ball.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Length-delivery on off, Washington Sundar solidly blocks it back to the bowler.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Outside off, on a length, Sundar leaves it alone.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Short of a good length, on middle and off, Washington Sundar taps it to the leg side.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Fuller and on off, moving away. Nair looks to work this to the leg side, but gets a leading edge that goes to the point region.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, A huge appeal for LBW, but the finger stays down! Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith, along with Joe Root, instantly converge towards the bowler and Pope eventually decides to review it. Looked to be sliding down leg in real-time. Overton spears it full and on the leg stump line, nipping in off the deck. Karun Nair gets across and plays over the line of the ball to push it straight, but misses and is hit on the pad. UltraEdge confirms no spike and Ball Tracking shows the ball going down leg, missing the pole. NOT OUT.

A brief halt in play as a lady in a black outfit has positioned herself right behind the bowler’s arm. The issue has been resolved and we are good to go.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, FOUR! Streaky! Full, and moving away late from off. Karun Nair goes for the cover drive, but gets a thick outside edge and the ball races to the right of the diving fielder at gully for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, FOUR! Poor and it gets the treatment! Sprays it on the leg stump, on a fullish length, Karun Nair tickles it to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, A muted appeal for caught behind, but the umpire, Kumar Dharmasena, shakes his head. Seems like only Jamie Smith looked interested. Ollie Pope does not opt for a review either. Back of a length, sliding down the leg stump line. Karun Nair gets inside the line and tries to glance to the leg side, but misses. It passes close to the inside edge and is gathered by Jamie Smith behind the wickets.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, At 140 kph, curves away from off, on a full length, Karun Nair places it between backward point and cover for a couple of runs.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Sharply jags in from outside off, and stays low on the bounce. Sundar leaves.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Good length, outside off, left alone.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Fuller and outside off, Sundar leaves it.

Washington Sundar walks out to bat.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! CAUGHT! Well, Atkinson does have the last laugh as he dismisses Jurel instantly! The Indians are in a heap of trouble now! Atkison bangs it on a hard length, around off and gets the ball to nip into the batter with extra bounce. Dhruv Jurel goes fishing at it as he tries to slash hard at it. But only manages to get an outside edge and the ball flies flat to the second slip where Harry Brook gets the ball at head height, and takes a sharp catch to his right.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, The review saves Jurel! Atkinson hurls it on a good length and keeps the line of attack in and around off. Dhruv Jurel offers no shot as he weighs back and the ball clips the back pad. A huge appeal for LBW and up goes Ahsan Raza's finger! Dhruv Jurel gives it a thought and opts for a review. Since there's no shot offered, the impact goes out of the equation and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is not nipping back in enough and is missing the off stump. NOT OUT!

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Angling in from outside off, on a length, Dhruv Jurel hops on the back foot and blocks it back to the bowler.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Quick tap and run! Short and on the batter's bodyline. Dhruv Jurel gets behind the line and drops it to the square leg region with soft hands. Calls Karun through for a single. With no fielder stationed over there, Jamie Overton himself scoots to the ball and keeps the batters down to a single.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Nagging length, outside off, Jurel does not poke at it.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, BEATEN! Drifts in and then shapes away off the deck, on off, on a length. Dhruv Jurel is forced to draw the front foot out, and just manages to keep his bat inside the line as the ball curves away late.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Gentle shape away from off, Jurel presses forward and taps this full ball to short cover.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Down the leg stump, on a length, Jurel leaves.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Up and over! Short in length, on off, Dhruv Jurel rises on the toes and tries to slash it squarer on the off side, but gets a thick top edge and it flies over the slips for a boundary at deep third. The 150 is up for India!

DRINKS BREAK. With half a side down already, the Indians need stability through a strong, resilient partnership. There have been a few of them, but England managed to chip away with wickets at crucial times, preventing them from converting into something substantial. This stand between Karun and Jurel has added 25 runs and will aim to bat through till the end of the day. Conditions for batting have improved slightly, but there's just been enough movement to keep the batters in check. A wicket or two before Stumps will definitely see England holding all the aces. A very crucial final phase of the day's play is coming up. Change in bowling as Jamie Overton returns for another spell.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, At the stumps, Karun firmly knocks it back to Gus, who collects the ball to his right on the follow-through.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On the pads, on a short of a length, Jurel works it to deep square leg for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, A massive shout for LBW but turned down! Height seems to be the issue and Ollie Pope walks up to the bowler to have a chat. Just as England were thinking about the review, Ahsan Raza signals NO BALL for overstepping. Just before this ball, a man was pushed back at square leg. As a result, Jurel is expecting the short ball but this is on a good length, nipping back in, on off and middle, Jurel is tentative to get on the front foot. Only gets half forward for the block. Gets beaten on the inside edge and is rapped on the front pad. The Ball Tracking later shows the ball would have clipped the top of the stumps and it would have been umpire's call.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Pitched up, around the off stump, Nair drives and angles the bat face in a way to get it to the left of mid off. Ollie Pope gives it a chase and hauls it in before the ropes. Three runs taken.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Fuller in length, on off, Karun's bat comes down dead straight this time as he blocks.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, On off, on a good length, Nair's bat comes down at an angle as he feels for the ball in front of his body and the ball dribbles off the outer half to point.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, Karun is solid in defence.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, At 130 kph, on a short of a length, at the hips, Jurel gets on his toes and flicks it away between square leg and deep backward square leg for a brace.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, Woakes goes wide on the crease and this nips back in, around off, on a good length, Jurel covers the off stump and makes the leave.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, In the channel on off, on a good length, DJ shoulders arms.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, A bit of extra bounce, angled in at the hips, Jurel tries to fend it down. Gets rapped on the left hip bone and the ball dribbles behind towards the keeper. Dhruv grimaces a bit in pain.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, On top of off, on a good length, Dhruv gets on top of the bounce to keep it out.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Too straight and helped away! On the pads, on a back of a length, Dhruv clips it fine enough of Gus Atkinson at deep fine leg for a boundary.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, From wide of the crease, on a back of a length, Dhruv wrists it in the vacant mid-wicket region for one.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Full in length, on off, Nair gets on the front foot and eases the drive wide of mid off. Ollie Pope runs to his left and slides to cut it off. A single taken.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, At 137 kph, moving away, on a hard length, Karun offers no shot.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On the pads, on a length, DJ wrists it to deep square leg for a run.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Lands it on a back of a length, outside off, Jurel leaves the ball alone.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Moving away a touch, full and outside off, Dhruv shoulders arms.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Full and drifting onto the pads, Karun is beaten on the flick and gets rapped on the front pad.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, On the line of the off stump, on a length, pushed to mid on.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, Angled in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Jurel tucks it through square leg for a single.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, Ohh, this one stays low evidently! On a length, on middle. Dhruv Jurel stays deep in the crease and blocks it off the back foot.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Had to hurry! Fuller and angling on middle and leg, Karun flicks it to the right of mid on and rushes through for a single. Liam Dawson, the substitute fielder, slides to his right and intercepts the ball. Releases a flat throw at the bowler's end, but misses to hit the stumps. Nair gets home by sliding his bat in.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Down leg, on a back of a length, Karun misses out on the tickle.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, At 137 kph, on middle, on a hard length, Dhruv swivels for the pull but is hurried on the shot. Mistimes it toward square leg.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Pitched up, around the off stump, Jurel does not move his feet much and drives it towards cover.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, This swings away, on a length, outside off, Jurel presses forward and shoulders arms.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, A bit of away shape, on a good length, Dhruv lets the ball go through.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On the off stump, on a nagging length, Jurel covers the line and stabs it down off the back foot.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Gus Atkinson lands it on a shortish length, on off, Dhruv swivels and pulls it straight to mid-wicket.

Gus Atkinson (12-5-15-1) is back for another burst. He replaces Josh Tongue.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Fuller and on the off stump, Karun presses forward to tap it down on the off side.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, On the off stump, on a short of a length, solidly kept out on the off side.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, FOUR! Almost dragged it back onto the stumps! This nips back in, on a good length, on off, Karun waits back for the block. Gets an inside edge and the ball sneaks over the stumps before racing down to the deep fine leg fence.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, Tight single! On a hard length, on the off stump, Jurel drops it beside the strip on the off side. A bit of hesitation for the single and Jacob Bethell swoops in from backward point. Gets low to scoop the ball and releases an underarm throw at the batting end but misses. Karun dives to make his ground and the replays show that even if the throw had hit, Nair would have been fine.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, Angled in, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Jurel stays back and tucks it to the right of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Chris Woakes to Dhruv Jurel, Moving away in the air, on a good length, Dhruv holds his bat high for the leave.

Nasser Hussain earlier observed that Josh Tongue’s release point isn’t textbook. Just as he’s about to let the ball go, there’s a noticeable lean towards the off side, which can misalign his wrist position at times. If the release angle isn’t precise, it tends to skew his lines, often making it tough to control the radar and land consistently in the right zones. He has picked up a couple of wickets off real jaffas, but has also bowled a few down leg as well.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, On a good length, well outside off, Karun leaves.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Good stop! Low full toss, outside off, Dhruv opens the bat face and times the drive towards backward point. Jacob Bethell gets the dive in to his right and sticks out his right hand. Parries it away to his right and saves a certain boundary. Just a single off it then.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, On a short of a length, on off, Jurel taps it to backward point.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Wide! Banged in short but well down leg, Dhruv Jurel ducks under it. Jamie Smith moves to his left and dives to gather it.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Full and wide on off, Dhruv Jurel resists and leaves the ball alone.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, At the hips, Jurel nudges it to forward square leg.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Sliding down leg, at 137 kph, on a short of a length, Dhruv offers no shot.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Woakes goes wide on the crease, outside off, on a nagging length, Karun holds his bat high for the leave.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, On off, on a length, Karun knocks it down the deck.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Beaten! Woakes brings the line closer to the off stump, on a nagging length, Karun presents a straight bat for the block. The ball nips away to go past the outside edge and it dips towards the keeper. Jamie Smith does well to get low to his right to get a glove on the ball.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, On the shorter side, outside off, Karun lets it through.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Moving away in the air, on a good length, Nair shoulders arms.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, At 130 kph, shaping away, on a length, Karun plays a bit in front of his body and pushes it uppishly to short mid off.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Lands it on a short of a length, over the off stump, Jurel defends close to his body. Gets an outside edge, but it goes down and dribbles towards gully.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, On a good length, angled in, on the off stump, Dhruv waits back to defend.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Short and wide on off, Jurel shapes up to have a go at it before withdrawing his bat at the last moment.

Dhruv Jurel is in at 7.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Amidst all the spraying around, Josh Tongue has once again produced a beauty! On a back of a length, on the off stump, angled into the left-hander from around the wicket, Jadeja hangs on the back foot to block. Gets the ball to straighten enough to catch the outside edge and the keeper, Jamie Smith, takes a safe catch to his left. Tongue has a sheepish look on his face and that pretty much sums up the kind of day he is having. Ravindra Jadeja departs on 9 (13) and India are 123/5.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Up and over! Tongue goes into the wicket, around off, Jadeja hops and gets under the ball. Plays the upper cut over the slip cordon and picks up a boundary at deep third.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR BYES! Josh Tongue continues to be inconsistent with his lines! Sliding onto the pads and it swings further down leg, on a length, Jadeja misses out on the tickle. The ball goes past the bat and beats Jamie Smith to his right, and races behind to the deep fine leg fence.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, Length delivery, on the off stump, Karun pushes it to cover.

Chris Woakes to Karun Nair, In the corridor on off, on a good length, Karun lets it go.

Chris Woakes to Ravindra Jadeja, Woakes lands it full, around off, Jadeja presses on the front foot and knocks it towards mid off where Ollie Pope is in tight. The ball bounces in front and Pope does get his body behind the ball. Gets low to make the stop but the ball sneaks through his legs and the batters run three by the time he cuts it off.

Chris Woakes to Ravindra Jadeja, Serves it on a good length, just outside the off stump, Ravindra is a bit tentative in defence. Ekes out an inside edge onto the front pad and the ball drops at his feet. Checks with the men converging if he can pick the ball up before doing so.

Chris Woakes to Ravindra Jadeja, Honing in on the off stump, full in length, Jadeja presents a straight bat to defend.

Chris Woakes to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and sprayed well wide on off, RJ leaves the ball alone.

Chris Woakes (9-0-28-1) is back into the attack. He replaces Jamie Overton.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Not close enough to make the batter play, on the shorter side, an easy leave for Karun.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, FOUR! Easily done! Too straight, on the thigh pad, on a back of a length, Karun gets inside the line and tickles it down to deep fine leg for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Full and moving away, wide on off, Nair gets the width he needs but the bat turns in his hand at the point of impact. Mistimes the shot to the man at short mid off.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Karun shoulders arms.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Tongue goes into the deck but this is down leg, Nair ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, FOUR! Exquisite! A scrambled seam delivery from Josh, half-volley, around off, Karun leans into it and creams the drive through covers for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, On off, on a short of a length, Jadeja taps it down the deck.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and angling away at 140 kph, RJ does not move his feet at all and drives it to short cover.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Leg bye! Sliding onto the hips, Nair rises to glance it down but misses. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the thigh pad towards backward square leg.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, At 137 kph, curving back into the left-hander, on a good length, on the off stump, Jadeja hops and drops his bat down on the ball. Ekes out an inside edge that rolls behind square on the leg side for a run.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Sprayed down leg, on a short of a length, Jadeja offers no shot.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Sliding across the batter, on a nagging length, Jadeja leaves the ball alone.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Full and attacking the stumps, Karun plays it down the ground but without any timing and he can't get it past the man at mid on.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, On a nagging length, on top of off, Jadeja gets on top of it and dabs it wide of backward point for a single to open his account.

Ravindra Jadeja is in at 6.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Josh Tongue has struggled for rhythm all day but out of nowhere, he has produced an absolute peach! Tongue switches to around the wicket for the left-hander and delivers it on a good length, on the line of the off pole. The ball straightens off the deck to graze the outside edge of Sai on the defence. The keeper, Jamie Smith does the rest with a simple catch. Sai Sudharsan departs on 38 (108) and India are 101/4.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Fuller and wider on off, Karun reaches out and plays the drive with a closed bat face. Mistimes the shot to the left of mid off for a single.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Hurls it on a hard length, outside off, Karun sways away.

Josh Tongue to Karun Nair, Tongue starts with a wayward delivery! This slips well down leg, on a back of a length. Jamie Smith gets around and stretches out his left hand to make the stop.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, On a shortish length, on middle, Sudharsan gets right behind it solidly.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Shaping back in, on a length, on middle, Sai keeps it out on the off side.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Lands it on a length, on the off stump, Sai covers the line and blocks.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Off the edge but in the gap! This is on a hard length and pushed across the batter, Sai Sudharsan has a poke at the delivery off the back foot. Gets an outside edge that goes between third slip and gully for a boundary. Had there been someone at fourth slip, it would have gone straight to hand. 100 comes up for India!

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, At 135 kph, a bit of lift off the deck, on a short of a length, Sai takes the bottom hand off the bat and works it to mid-wicket.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, This comes back in sharply off the deck, at the hips, Sai fends it down towards leg gully.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, On a length, moving away from the batter, Nair plays a bit away from his body but with soft hands and gets an outside edge that goes on a couple of bounces to gully.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Delivers it on a hard length, over the off stump, Karun holds his bat high for the leave.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Fuller in length, on the off stump, knocked to mid on.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, On off, on a short of a length, Karun hangs on the back foot to defend.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, A bit of away movement, on a good length, just outside the off stump, Nair taps it to cover.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Nipping back in, on a good length, Karun gets on the front foot and the ball hits the splice of the bat before dropping beside the strip on the off side.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Going away from the batter, on a good length, Sai makes the leave by getting his bat away from the line of the ball.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Angled across, on a length, Sai lets it be.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, At the hips, on a back of a length, Sudharsan nudges it off the back foot to forward square leg.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Expertly dealt with! Overton bashes the hard length and this climbs a bit onto the batter. Sai Sudharsan gets on his toes and plays it close to his body. Opens the bat face and uses the pace on the ball to glide it to the left of gully for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, At 137 kph, this comes back in off the deck, on a good length, on the line of the off stump, Sai tucks his bat inside the line and watchfully leaves the ball alone.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Shaping away a touch, on a good length, around the fifth stump, Nair pats it off the back foot wide of cover and gets to the other end.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Full but well across the batter, Sai is not interested in going after it.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, This is pushed across the batter, on a back of a length, Sai drops it with soft hands beside the strip on the off side. Sudharsan wants a quick single but Nair sends him back and rightly so, as Ben Duckett was quick to get to the ball from gully.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Sprayed down leg, on a length, Sai Sudharsan offers no shot. A good diving take by Jamie Smith to his right.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Woah! Sai Sudharsan did well not to be distracted by the pigeon flying across him. Pitched up by Gus and this curves back late, on middle, Sai blocks it solidly.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Delivers it on a back of a length, on top of off, Sai Sudharsan rides the bounce and plays it right under his eyes. Punches it through backward point. Ben Duckett from gully gives it a chase and cuts it off as the ball slows down due to the damp outfield. Two runs taken.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Gus goes wide on the crease and tries to angle it in, on a good length, a bit too wide on off, Sai lets it go.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Two leg byes! Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Nair misses out on the tickle. The ball goes off the pads towards deep fine leg for a couple of leg byes, where Gus Atkinson mops it up.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, On off, fuller in length, Nair gets right behind it to defend.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Tight leave! Jamie serves it on a good length, just outside the off stump, a bit of jag back in. Karun trusts the bounce and lets it through. The ball sails over the off pole.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Too full, too straight, on the pads, Karun wrists it to the left of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs to get off the mark.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Bit too wide of off, on a length, 136 kph. It keeps nibbling away and Karun lets it pass.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Jamie lands it on a nagging length, on middle, Karun hops back to deal with it and is beaten on the inside edge to get hit on the back thigh.

Jamie Overton (6-0-23-0) to bowl from the other end.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, This is on a back of a length, outside off, Sai shoulders arms.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, A massive shout for LBW but turned down! Gus Atkinson turns around and starts walking back to his mark. A sharp nip-backer from Gus, on a good length, on middle and leg, Sai plants his front foot across and sets up for the flick. Gets beaten on the inside edge and is rapped on the front pad. Seemed to be doing too much and going down leg with the angle.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, A bit wide on the crease, on a good length, in the channel on off, Sai tucks his bat inside the line and lets it go.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Pulls the length back and it is not close enough to make the batter play. Left alone by Sai.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Hurls it fuller in length, on middle, Sudharsan defends it off the front foot.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Gus is right on the money! Begins from around the wicket and attacks the front pad, on a length, Sai brings his bat out in front for the block.

In all readiness for the final session of Day 1 to begin. Conditions have considerably brightened up as the sun is peeking through the clouds. Unarguably, this is the brightest it has been throughout the day so far. The umpires and players make their way out in the middle. Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair walk out to the crease to resume their batting. Gus Atkinson will start the session with the ball for England. Sudharsan to face. Off we go...

UPDATE - 9.04 pm IST (3.34 pm GMT) - A bit of a delay to the start of the final session as the two on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Ahsan Raza are taking a quick inspection of the field. Pleasing signs, as all the covers have been removed, meaning we might soon get the official resumption time. And there we have it. The third and final session will commence from 9.15 pm IST (3.45 pm GMT). Also, just ICYMI, if weather and light permit, the play can go on till 12 am IST (6.30 pm GMT, the previous day) to make up for the lost overs.

... DAY 1, THIRD SESSION ...

It’s been one of those stop-start days where the rain has toyed with the rhythm of play, never quite letting the momentum settle. Thankfully, the skies over London seem to have cleared for now, and the ground staff are already hard at work with the mop-up. The forecast hints at a couple more potential interruptions, but fingers crossed, the rain stays away and we get a clean run through the final session. Each restart demands a fresh focus and recalibration to conditions, which can be mentally taxing from both bowling and batting perspectives. Taking into account the 20-minute Tea break, the third session is scheduled to begin at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT). Whether the ground staff can complete the necessary preparations in time, though, is still uncertain. Stay tuned.

Now that early TEA has been taken, not a lot of action happened in this short passage of play. Despite the revised session timings, rain once again played spoilsport midway through the second session. In the brief window of play, India suffered a telling blow when Shubman Gill was run out within the first half hour, caught short attempting a single which was never there. His 45-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan had lent some structure to the innings, but his dismissal means India will have to regroup and start the rebuilding process all over again. England continued to be a bit inconsistent with their lengths. They weren’t quite as full as the surface demanded, something they’ll be keen to correct as and when we get back on the park.

UPDATE - 8.36 pm IST (3.06 pm GMT) - With rain showing no signs of slowing down, early TEA will be taken in a few minutes at 8.40 pm IST (3.10 pm GMT).

UPDATE - 8.18 pm IST (2.48 pm GMT) - It continues to rain. The drizzle remains light in intensity, but the covers are firmly in place and the wait continues.

UPDATE - 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) - The rain has picked up and the players are going off. It is not as heavy as the first time, but it is steady enough to force a halt in play. We managed to get in just 6 overs in this brief passage, during which India added 13 runs. England struck a big blow by removing the leading run-scorer of the series, Shubman Gill, who was run out following an error in judgment from the Indian skipper.

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Angles into the batter, on a length. Karun Nair is cramped up for space and tries to work it leg side, but misses and wears it on the back thigh pad.

It has started to rain. Not heavily yet, but steadily. The ground staff are preparing to bring the covers on, if the need be.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Length on middle, Karun Nair weighs on the back foot to block it straight.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Hard length, on middle and leg, Karun taps it to the right of the bowler.

Jamie Overton to Karun Nair, Full and curving away from off, Karun Nair presses forward and eases it to backward point wth soft hands. Pope dives to his left to stop the ball.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Two wides! This is sprayed well wide on off, an easy leave for Sai. The ball bounces in front of first slip and Joe Root gets a hand to it. It goes through the slip cordon and the batters cross over.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller in length, just outside off, Sudharsan lets it go.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Indecision from Sai! On a back of a length, jagging back in, Sai is late to withdraw his bat. The ball kicks up a bit to catch the left shoulder and it dribbles towards first slip.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Nips away a fair distance, on a length and outside off. Karun Nair is tempted to play at it. He draws the front leg ahead and is beaten on the outside edge.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Straight and full, on off, Karun Nair looks to push to the off side, but gets an inside edge to the mid-wicket region.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, Full and outside off, Nair leaves it.

Gus Atkinson to Karun Nair, On a length on the stumps, Nair blocks it straight.

Karun Nair is in at number 5.

Gus Atkinson to Shubman Gill, OUT! RUN OUT! Dear me! A suicidal run out, and this is a huge wicket for England! Shubman Gill's expressions say it all. Gus Atkinson bowls it around off, on a length. Shubman Gill taps it off the back foot to the off side, near the strip and looks for a single. He runs almost halfway through, but Sai Sudharsan sends him back. Gill turns around to retreat, but slips due to the dampness and seizing this opportunity, Gus Atkinson sprints quickly to the ball to his left and hurls it onto the stumps at the striker's end. Gill is found out by a country mile and India are 83/3 with their skipper departing on 21 (35).

Gus Atkinson to Shubman Gill, The nip-backer on middle, on a length. Shubman Gill misses to flick and wears it on the thigh pad.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, An appeal for caught behind, but only Jamie Overton is interested in that one. The umpire shakes his head in denial. Fuller length, outside off, shaping away a touch. Sai Sudharsan looks to block it forward but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Goes full now, does Overton, curving back in on off. Sai pushes it back to the bowler.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Some steep bounce there! Good length, on off, Sai Sudharsan drops his wrists and fends it with soft hands to the gully region.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Very tight leave! This one shapes in late, full and just outside off. Sai Sudharsan watches the ball go all the way through to the keeper.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Shortish delivery, nipping away from off. Gill lets it arrive and guides it past backward point with soft hands for a single. The initial call was for two, but they settle in for a single as the fielder from the slip cordon is quick enough to get to the ball.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Good length, on off, Gill weighs half-forward and keeps it out to short cover.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, BEAUTY! A good response from Atkinson to end the over! In the vicinity of off, on a length, straightening up late. Sai Sudharsan plays for the initial line and is beaten on the outside edge.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, WIDE! Digs in a steep bumper, well over the head height. Sai ducks under it and the umpire signals for a Wide.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, NO BALL for overstepping! Outside off, on a length, Sai lets it be.

Gus Atkinson to Shubman Gill, Good running. Back of a length on off, Gill plays with soft hands to the point region and calls Sai through for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Shubman Gill, A bit of yes and no there, but no harm done! On middle and shaping away late. Gill looks to play to the leg side, but gets squared up and the ball dribbles off the outer half to backward point. Sai Sudharsan is keen to get a single, and is already halfway through, but the denial from Gill forces him to retreat. He does slip in this process but gathers himself in time to get back home.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Hard length, on middle, Sai Sudharsan steers it to deep backward square leg and rotates the strike with a single.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, 138 kph, outside off, Sai keeps the bat close to his body and inside the line to leave.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Short in length, on off, Sai Sudharsan climbs on the bounce and punches it to deep point for a brace.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Placed and timed well! Pitched fuller and swinging away gently from off, Shubman Gill leans into the shot and drives it crisply through the cover and mid off gap for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Fuller delivery, 141 kph, with some outswing on off, Shubman Gill presses forward and defends it solidly.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Hard length, 138 kph, down leg, Gill misses to nudge to the leg side.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, On the middle stump with some away movement, Gill tries to flick but gets a leading edge to the cover-point region and looks for a single. But he is sent back by Sudharsan as Pope is quick to dive to his left and get to the ball.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, Gill forces it to mid on.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Shoots it full and outside the leg stump line with some inswing. Shubman Gill gets a bit too across to flick and misses.

Who will operate from the other end? Well, no Chris Woakes. It will be Jamie Overton (3-0-16-0) to bowl.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Good length, 138 kph, around off, Sai withdraws his bat inside the line to leave it alone.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length, outside off, Sai does not play at it.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, On top of off, on a shortish length. Sai Sudharsan hangs back and knocks it on the pitch.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Wide on off, just inside the tramline, Sudharsan shoulders arms at it.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Similar length, but this is angled into the batter, Sai Sudharsan drags the bat inside the line to leave.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Around the stumps, on a good length and outside off. Sai Sudharsan leaves.

As unpredictable as the weather is in the UK, the two umpires are out in the middle as the rain seems to have relented. Ollie Pope and Co. follow the match officials. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are all set to resume their innings. Gus Atkinson (6-1-7-1) will get things going with the ball. Sai to face. Three slips, a gully and a leg gully in place. Here we go!

UPDATE - 7.19 pm IST (1.49 pm GMT) - Uh, oh! The rain is back. The prediction of the rain returning has unfortunately turned out to be true. The covers have been brought back on, and with the scheduled resumption just about 10 minutes away, a delay now looks inevitable. It is a drizzle at the moment, but Varun Aaron informs us that the rain could last for about an hour, according to the radar.

UPDATE -  7.05 pm IST (1.35 pm GMT) - We have a resumption time! Provided there is no more rain, the second session will get underway at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). It remains overcast, but crucially, it’s dry for now, and let’s hope it stays that way. The second session is scheduled from 7.30 pm to 9.35 pm IST (2 pm to 4.05 pm GMT). The final session will run from 9.55 pm to 11.30 pm IST (4.25 pm to 6 pm GMT), with the possibility of an additional 30 minutes of play until 12 am IST (6.30 pm GMT) to make up for overs lost, weather and light permitting.

UPDATE - 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) - All covers have come off, but the stumps are yet to be erected. The inspection is currently in progress. The two on-field umpires appear less concerned about the square and more focused on assessing the condition of the outfield. Going by the visuals, Lee Fortis, the chief of the ground staff, has called his team to the park. The umpires have now headed towards the dressing rooms, presumably to share their observations with the teams.

The radar suggests that the rain could return in about a quarter of an hour and might stay for a long haul, but let’s hope for the best. While we await the inspection, you can switch tabs and follow the action from the first Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Bulawayo. After bowling Zimbabwe out for 149 on the opening day, the Kiwis ended Day 1 at 92/0. The hosts have chipped away at the wickets today, but Daryl Mitchell is now stretching the lead for the tourists with support from the lower order.

UPDATE - 6.31 pm IST (1.01 pm GMT) - The inspection is underway. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Kumar Dharmasena, accompanied by Lee Fortis, the chief of the ground staff, are taking a walk across the ground to assess the condition of the outfield. The match officials are not satisfied just yet with the outfield and another inspection will take place at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT).

UPDATE - 6.02 pm IST (12.32 pm GMT) - The rain has stopped, but we are still some way off from a resumption. Such was the intensity of the downpour that the ground staff will need considerable time to get the ground ready for play. The covers are now being removed, and an inspection is scheduled for 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT).

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

With this rain, you can expect even more moisture on the surface than there was earlier when play resumes. Given the overnight rain and the early morning showers, the outfield was already damp, and it was quite evident when the England fielders chased the ball. As a result, whenever the ball goes into the outfield, it tends to soften up much quicker than it would under dry conditions. It is absolutely bucketing down and let's hope the rain clears up soon.

However, England couldn’t quite make the conditions count and were guilty of bowling a touch too short. That, if anything, was their main shortcoming during the first session, as the edges eluded them despite beating the bat. Sai Sudharsan continued to be decisive, while Shubman Gill made a conscious effort against Woakes by batting outside the crease to negate the threat of LBW. Jamie Overton, the latest to be introduced into the attack, struggled with his landing area being slightly damp, something Josh Tongue also experienced earlier in his spell.

After being put into bat in arguably the toughest batting conditions of the series, with overcast skies and a green top, India were dented early as Gus Atkinson struck in just his seventh legal delivery on return. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan came together to navigate the challenging phase and managed to see off the first hour, but Rahul fell soon after. When Shubman Gill walked in, it was around the time the lacquer on the ball typically begins to wear off, if it hadn’t started to already.

Geez! The heavens have opened up and the players charge off the field. A sudden burst of rain has even caught the ground staff off guard. With this break in play, a slightly early LUNCH has been taken. India will feel a touch relieved, given their trend of losing a wicket just before a break in this series. All things considered, it is fair to say that was an even session. Yes, England would have liked a wicket or two more, but they will not be too hard on themselves.

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Short of a good length, outside off, punched to short cover.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Around middle and leg, on a length, Gill steers it off the back foot to square leg.

It has gone quite dark, with a big band of ominously grey clouds lurking overhead.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Hits the deck hard, does Overton, on middle, 135 kph, Shubman Gill lets the ball arrive and blocks under the bat.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Serves a low full toss, on the pads, at 133 kph, Gill flicks it to mid on.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Signature Gill! On middle, pitched almost halfway on the pitch. Shubman Gill gets the ball at a comfortable height and short-arm pulls it through deep square leg for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, On the back of a length, outside off, Gill shoulders arms at it.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Full and angling into the batter, Sai Sudharsan brings the bat straight down and drives it through the vacant mid on region. Josh Tongue from short mid-wicket chases it down and keeps them down to a couple.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, At 132 kph, this one shapes away and across the batter from middle. Sai Sudharsan hides the bat behind the front pad to make the leave.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Full and on the leg stump, Sai clips it to the right of the diving square leg fielder.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Gloriously driven! Full, straight and on off, Sai Sudharsan meets the ball under his eyes and drives it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a boundary. Sudharsan moves into his 20s now!

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Good length, on off, Sai plays with soft hands and drops it to the leg side. Looks for a single, but is sent back by Gill on a very sharp call.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, On top of off, angling in from a length. Sai Sudharsan fends it off the thick outside edge to the gully region.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, FOUR! That sounded so good off the bat! On a back of a length, outside off with some bounce. Shubman Gill weighs on the back foot and cuts it through point. Chris Woakes gives a long chase as the ball slows a bit in the damp outfield, but has enough steam to reach the fence.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Good-length delivery, outside off, Sai Sudharsan plays late on the back foot. Opens the bat face and taps it to backward point. The ball is chased by the gully fielder to his left and keeps the batters down to a single.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Nips away from outside leg, on a fullish length. Sai Sudharsan opens up and fends it on the pitch.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Short, down leg, Sai leaves.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Pitched short and going down the leg stump. Shubman Gill pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Fuller delivery, on off, Shubman Gill blocks off the inside half of the bat to mid on.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Helped away! Woakes misses the line and angles on the pads, on a good length. Sai Sudharsan uses the pace and tickles it to the right of leg slip for a boundary.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Shapes in first and then moves away from off, on a length. Sai with the leave.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, JAFFA! Length-delivery, on off, just straightening up a bit off the deck. Sai Sudharsan plays to defend inside the line, and is beaten on the outside edge.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, on the fourth stump line. Sai Sudharsan plays from the crease and drags his bat inside the line to let it pass.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Shade full and outside off, Sai Sudharsan offers no shot.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length, outside off, Sai Sudharsan does not poke at this harmless delivery.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, A PEACH! On the fuller side, outside off and shaping away late. Shubman Gill gets on the front foot to defend the initial line, but gets beaten on the outside edge as it leaves him.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, On top of middle, nipping back in. Gill taps it across to the leg side.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, Shortish on the stumps, Gill stands tall and short-arm jabs it to short mid-wicket where Pope stops it with the dive to his left.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Put away! A bit too wide outside off, on a length, nipping away. Shubman Gill plays from the crease and punches it through covers for a boundary. 50 comes up for India!

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Wayward from Jamie as this goes beyond the tramline on the off side, on the shorter side. Gill leaves. Wide given. It appeared that Jamie Overton slipped a bit while landing on the front foot and hence, lost the radar completely.

Jamie Overton to Shubman Gill, A gentle away shape from off, on a fullish length. Shubman Gill decides to leave.

Jamie Overton to Sai Sudharsan, Begins from over the stumps, on a hard length, on the leg stump line. Sai Sudharsan tucks it with soft hands to the square leg region and takes a quick single.

Jamie Overton comes into the attack, replacing Josh Tongue. The sun is out for the first time today.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, Very full, almost an attempted yorker, on the stumps, Gill carves it down to mid on.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, Nagging length, on off, Gill does not play at it.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, Angled on the pads, on a fullish length, Gill flicks it on the bounce to short mid-wicket to Jacob Bethell. Good stop by Bethell by diving to his right.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, A low full toss, sliding on the pads, Shubman Gill walks a couple of steps forward and flicks it to the right of the diving Bethell at short mid-wicket. The ball slows down in the deep as Jacob Bethell tidies it up. Two taken.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, Gill stands a foot and a half outside the crease and clips this full ball to the left of mid on.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, BEATEN! Good bounce and carry! Shapes in and around off, on a good length, and then seams away with the angle. Shubman Gill plays inside the line to block, and is beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Wide on off, full in length, nipping away. Sai leaves. Jamie Smith now gathers it by diving to his left.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Tight leave! Back of a length, outside off. It lands and jags in a long way. Sai Sudharsan trusts the bounce and leaves. The ball passes just above the off pole and Jamie Smith collects it to his right.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, In-between length, on top of off, Sai Sudharsan blocks it off the inside half of the bat to mid on.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Strays it down leg, on a length. Sai Sudharsan does not do any business with it.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Angled into the batter, on a length, Sai tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Lovely stroke! A bit too full from Tongue, a genuine half volley, on middle. Sai Sudharsan plays with a straight bat and drives it through mid on for a boundary. Good technique and balance on that one.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, The nip-backer, on a length, outside off. Shubman Gill closely watches it before opting to leave. A successful over for Woakes and England.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Short of a good length, angling into the leg stump. Sai Sudharsan gets behind it and glances it through backward square leg for a single.

The sun is trying to peek through.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Whoa! That did a lot! Pitched full and outside off, moving away. Sai Sudharsan leans on and opts to leave.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, Fractionally fuller, on middle and leg. Shubman Gill misses the flick and the ball deflects off the front thigh pad and runs behind to the fine leg region. They get a leg bye.

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill, Shapes away from off with some bounce, on a length. Gill leaves it alone.

Indian skipper, Shubman Gill walks in at number 4.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, OUT! INSIDE EDGE AND GONE! BOWLED! Chris Woakes gets a big fish in the form of KL Rahul! Woakes keeps the line of attack around the off stump and hits the hard length. It lands and bounces more, while also nipping into the batter slightly. KL Rahul covers the stumps in his crease and shapes to play the square cut on the off side, but gets the ball at an awkward height and with less space to work with. Ends up inside edging it into the stumps. KL Rahul is fuming at himself as he walks back after scoring 14 (40) and India are 38/2.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Angles into the batter, on a length, Sai Sudharsan gets opened up. Brings the bat in front and taps it to short cover.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Full and just outside off, Sai Sudharsan watches it till the end and decides to leave.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, outside off, Sai Sudharsan tries to cut it square on the off side but ends up chopping it off the inside edge. The ball dribbles behind to the keeper.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Uneven bounce, outside off, on a good length. Sai Sudharsan is a bit late to drop the wrists down, but the ball bounces a bit extra and hits the splice of the bat to the point region.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Too full, on off, Sai keeps it out to short cover.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Length on the pads, KL misses to flick and the ball rolls to the square leg region. The man from short mid-wicket goes after the ball to his right and the batters cross for a leg bye.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Too full at 130 kph, on middle, Sai prods forward and knocks it to mid on.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, A gentle inswinger, on the fourth stump, on a fullish length. Sai watchfully lets it go.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, The stumps are attacked now, on a length, Sai gets right behind the line and opens the bat face, dropping it to the point region.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Just around off, on a length, Sai Sudharsan leans forward and hides the bat behind the pad to make the leave.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Full and on middle, KL Rahul taps it out to the cover region for a single.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Close leave! Length, on top of off, nipping in. KL Rahul watches the ball till the end, and lets it be.

DRINKS BREAK. Overcast conditions, a green surface, and the Dukes glistening under the floodlights. Can a bowler ask for more? England have bowled decently, especially Gus Atkinson, who has a wicket to his name already. However, Josh Tongue has been all over the place so far and has clearly struggled with the foot landing area due to the dampness. From an Indian perspective, one might think that they have lost only one wicket, as such has been the condition to bat on. But in all fairness, we haven't seen THAT extravagant swing and seam movement, but just enough to eke out edges on occasions. 36 runs in the first hour, hmm... not bad, but not convincing either as 13 runs have come through extras. Bowling change after the hydration break. Here's Chris Woakes back on.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Floated up, full and on the off stump, Sai Sudharsan gets on the front foot and shows the full face of the bat. Eases it to the left of mid off for a couple of runs.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, This is again well wide on off, an easy leave for Sudharsan.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Sprayed well wide on off, on a length, Sai sees the ball go past him.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, This is outside off, on a length, Sudharsan lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, A loud shout for LBW but it dies down quickly! Sai Sudharsan has ended up on his knees. Tongue goes full in search of swing and ends up serving a low full toss. This curves back into the left-hander late as Sai shapes up for the flick. Ekes out an inside edge onto the front pad. The replays show that Kumar Dharmasena indicated an inside edge as the England players went up in unison. Don't think India will be happy with it. With reviews in place, umpires usually wait for the timer to run out before giving any signal.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Lands it full and this nips back in, just outside the off stump, Sai lets it go.

Chris Woakes has gone off the field for now. Not quite sure about the reason.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Rahul turns it to square leg.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, At the stumps, on a length, blocked out with a straight bat.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, A beauty from Gus Atkinson! Angled into the right-hander and this seams away, on a good length, Rahul waits back and has a feel for the delivery. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Lands it on a short of a length, on off, punched to cover.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, This nips back in, on a good length, on middle, Rahul hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Hurls it on a good length, on the off stump, Sai tucks it wide of square leg and gets to the other end.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, This angles in and does not go away in the air, on a length, just outside the off stump, KL shoulders arms.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Moving away in the air, on a length, outside off, KL lets it go.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Josh goes into the surface but the line is down leg, KL swivels and gets inside the line to let the ball go past him.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, This is on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Rahul pats it back to Gus.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Closer to the batter, on a good length, KL is solid in defence.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Play and a miss! A half-volley at 143 kph, wide on off, Rahul's eyes light up as he sees the width on offer. Closes the bat face and goes for the big drive away from his body and is beaten past the outside edge.

Stuart Broad, with his observation, chimes in. As seen in over 9.1, Broad points out that the damp outfield gradually softens the ball as it travels across the surface, which diminishes its hardness and, in turn, its ability to swing or nip off the seam. That softening effect also plays into the hands of batters later in the innings, as the reduced movement through the air and off the pitch flattens the challenge considerably. For bowlers, especially the quicks, it’s a frustrating shift in control.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Good take by Jamie Smith! On a hard length, outside off, Sai makes the leave this time. The ball curves away on its way to the keeper and Jamie Smith dives low to his left to gather it.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Play and a miss! Bowled from a bit wide on the crease, full and angled in, Sai is lured into playing it. Gets forward for the block but is better off leaving it alone. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, On a hard length, around the off stump, Sai Sudharsan hops and keeps it out on the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Hurls it on a length, outside off, Sai shoulders arms.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, On a good length, outside off, Sai lets it go.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Oh, what happened there? Full and attacking the stumps, KL gets forward and wristily plays it between square leg and mid-wicket. Chris Woakes goes after it and as he is sprinting, the water flicking up off his boot is visible. That results in Woakes not running behind the ball at full tilt. Is watchful with his feet and that allows the batters to take the third run.

Lights are now glittering all over The Oval as it has gotten a bit darker. Nassen Hussain on-air mentions that there's a heavy shower in the forecast in the middle of the day as well.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, A good finish to the over from Josh Tongue! Serves it on that tempting length, full and just outside the off stump, Sai resists and tucks his bat inside the line. Lets the ball go through.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, On off, on a back of a length, Sai pats it down the deck off the back foot.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, More like it from Tongue! In the channel on off, on a short of a length, Sai holds his bat high for the leave.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, FIVE WIDES! It is going from bad to worse for Josh! Pitched up and this keeps sliding down leg, Sai Sudharsan leaves the ball alone. This goes through the gap between the keeper and leg slip.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Wide! Josh Tongue is really struggling with the landing area. This is sprayed well wide on off. Wide given.

Josh Tongue to Sai Sudharsan, Tongue switches to around the wicket and goes full but sprays it down leg. Sai lets it through.

A bit of sawdust has been sprinkled on the landing area for Tongue. He was not really convinced by the dampness, as his front foot was not gripping properly. Good to continue now.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Good running! At 132 kph, on a nagging length, angled in on the off stump, KL lets the ball come to him and rides the bounce. Taps it beside the strip on the off side and calls Sai through for a quick run.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, Full and wide on off, an easy leave for Rahul.

Josh Tongue to KL Rahul, FIVE WIDES! Oopsie! A wayward start from Josh Tongue! Tongue bangs it into the surface and this is well down leg, KL Rahul lets it go. Jamie Smith dives to his left and the leg slip fielder dives to his right. The ball goes right between them and races behind to the fence. Josh looks back at the landing area and he does not seem to be happy with how he landed.

The first bowling change from England. Josh Tongue replaces Chris Woakes from the Vauxhall End.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Back to bowling full and angling it across the batter, Sudharsan hides his bat behind the front pad and lets the ball go through.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, On a good length, on off and middle, Sai plays it late and close to his body. Steers it to gully.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Pulls the length back and the line is on the middle stump. Sai Sudharsan gets right behind it to work that into the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller and pushed across the batter, Sai Sudharsan lets it be.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Going away from the left-hander, on a length, Sai tucks his bat behind the front pad and makes the leave.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, A bit of lift off the deck, on a good length, angled in on the off stump, KL gets forward and is a bit taken aback by the bounce. Manages to drop it with soft hands beside the strip on the off side and takes a quick single.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Sliding across the left-hander, not close enough to make Sai play and Sudharsan shoulders arms.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, On the off stump, full in length, Sai gets forward and blocks it solidly.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Nicely done! With a leg slip in place, Chris Woakes drifts on the pads, on a good length, Sudharsan glances it down and well wide of the man at leg slip to his right for a boundary.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, This is well wide on off, a bit fuller, Sai is happy to let it go.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Much better from Woakes! Makes the batter play, on a good length, around the fourth stump. Sai is made to play. Presents a straight bat and is beaten on he outside edge as the ball nips away.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, From over the wicket, this is pushed well away from the left-hander, on a back of a length, an easy leave for Sai.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, A maiden from Gus Atkinson and it's the first one of the match as well! A bit of away shape, on a length, outside off, KL keeps his bat close to his body and leaves the ball alone.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, In the channel on off, on a good length, KL lets it be.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Outside off, on a length, KL shoulders arms.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, This moves away late and opens KL up. At 140 kph, on a good length, on top of the off stump, Rahul does well to defend it late and with soft hands. The ball dribbles off the outer half to gully.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Slightly fuller, on middle, KL extends his hands and eases the drive to mid on.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Honing in on the off stump, on a good length, Rahul brings his bat out in front and knocks it back to Gus.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Length, outside off, shapes away. Sai drags the bat inside the line to leave.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Hard length, on the pads, KL Rahul misses to tuck it to the leg side, and the ball deflects off the thigh pad to the square leg region. They get a leg bye.

Chris Woakes to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, on off, Sai hangs back and taps it to backward point for a quick single.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Lands it on a length, on middle, Rahul wrists it down to deep fine leg for a single.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Fuller and this moves away in the air, around off, KL lets it go.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Shaping away a bit, on a length, around off, Rahul presses forward to defend.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Bowls it on a good length, outside off, SS leaves the ball alone.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, This is on a back of a length, on off, Sudharsan taps it down on the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, Outside off, on a a good length, Sai lets it through.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, On a good length, on off, Sai stabs it down on the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Sai Sudharsan, In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Sai tucks his bat inside the line and close to his body to let the ball go.

Sai Sudharsan walks in at 3.

Gus Atkinson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! LBW! Excellent review from England! Gus Atkinson has an early wicket on his return to the side. This jags back in from around the wicket, on a good length, on off, Jaiswal defends tentatively and his bat comes at an angle. Gets hit on the back pad. A loud shout for LBW but it is turned down. There was a woody sound. Gus is convinced and so are a couple of men behind the bat and Ollie Pope takes the review. Tell you what, there is daylight between the bat and the ball. It has brushed the front pad first before going on to hit the back pad. That has resulted in the double noise. No UltraEdge required, says the third umpire. Here comes the Ball Tracking. It is three reds with the ball crashing into the middle pole. Pope does not have the best of records when it comes to reviews and getting this one right brings about a big smile on his face. Punches his fist in delight and Ben Stokes, watching the proceedings from the English dressing room, chuckles. Yashasvi Jaiswal departs for 2 (9) and India are 10/1.

Gus Atkinson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NO BALL! Just outside the off stump, on a short of a length, Jaiswal watches the ball all the way through and makes the leave. Gus has overstepped.

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi Jaiswal, At the stumps, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal does not account for the inward movement off the deck. Defends outside the line and ekes out an inside edge that rolls towards deep backward square leg for one.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Stays on the fuller side, does Woakes, on middle, Rahul gets forward and works it through backward square leg for a single.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Fuller in length, on middle, Rahul taps it back to Woakes with a straight bat.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, A bit of nip back into the right-hander, on a back of a length, on middle, Rahul hangs back to deal with it. Gets beaten on the inside edge due to the inward movement and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, On off, on a nagging length, KL drops it with soft hands beside the strip on the off side and calls Jaiswal through but the latter sends him back.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, FOUR! Easy pickings! Woakes drifts on the hips, on a back of a length, Rahul brings his wrists into play and flicks it in front of square on the leg side. Jamie Overton gives it a long chase from deep backward square leg. Puts in a slide at the end, but cannot prevent the ball from reaching the fence.

Gus Atkinson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Atkinson goes wide on the crease and angles it in, around the fourth stump, on a length, Jaiswal gets close to the ball, covers the off stump and leaves the ball alone.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Keeps it on top of the off pole, KL stays back and pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Attacks the stumps at 140 kph, on a length, Rahul pats it back to Gus with a straight bat.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Pitched up, outside off, inviting the drive, Rahul offers no shot.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Delivers it on a hard length, on middle, KL hops and rides the bounce to fend it down.

Gus Atkinson to KL Rahul, Gus steams in from over the wicket and bashes the surface at 139 kph, around off, Rahul holds his bat high and lets it go. The keeper, Jamie Smith, collects it to his right at chest height.

Guess it will be Atkinson from the other end? Bingo. Here's Gus Atkinson.

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten! Another one from Chris that is angled into the left-hander, on a good length, just outside the off stump, Yashasvi is forced to play it due to the angle. Jaiswal presses forward and presents a straight bat to defend. The ball straightens to go past the outside edge.

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Woakes goes a bit wide on the crease and serves it on the fuller side, outside off, Yashasvi gets closer to the line of the ball and makes a watchful leave.

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hits the good length, in the channel on off. The ball nips back in off the deck and Jaiswal shoulders arms.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, From over the wicket to the right-hander, on a short of a length, on middle, Rahul stays back and turns it down to deep fine leg for a single to open his account.

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yashasvi Jaiswal and India are away! Woakes drags the length back and slants it at the body of the left-hander, Jaiswal hops back and glances it down to deep fine leg for a single to get off the mark.

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Woakes starts from around the wicket and lands it on a good length, angled in, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets right behind it.

Right. Done with all the pre-match formalities and it is now time for action to begin at The Oval. Hmmm... The sun playing hide and seek, aye? Honestly, it's the most overcast we have seen the entire series as the sun has ruled the skies, sending unforgiving heat in this English summer. It's pretty dark and gloomy right now as we speak, and the two umpires and players take the field. The English players spread out to their respective positions. Now then, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walk out as the Indian openers. Chris Woakes is with the new ball, in all readiness to begin the attack. Here we go...

We are just a few minutes away from this final Test to commence, but before that, the two sets of players have lined up for their respective anthems. It will be the Indian national anthem first, followed by the national anthem of England.

UPDATE - 3.19 pm IST (9.49 am GMT) - And our prayers have been answered. The rain has subsided and the covers are being peeled. We look set for an on-time start.

UPDATE - 3.14 pm IST (9.44 am GMT) - Well, the rain has returned and the covers are being brought on. We are still about 15 minutes away from the scheduled start, so here’s hoping the weather clears up quickly for a prompt start.

India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Karun Nair (In for Shardul Thakur), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK) (In for Rishabh Pant), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (In for Anshul Kamboj).

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell (In for Ben Stokes), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson (In for Jofra Archer), Jamie Overton (In for Liam Dawson), Josh Tongue (In for Brydon Carse).

The captain of India, Shubman Gill, says that he does not mind losing the toss as long as they win the game. Mentions that he was a bit confused, but this looks like a good wicket and will look to put good runs on the board. Shares that the bowlers are raring to go and hopes that everyone can chip in. Informs that other than the forced change of Dhruv Jurel replacing Rishabh Pant, they have made three changes - Akash Deep comes in for Anshul Kamboj, Shardul Thakur makes way for Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna replaces Jasprit Bumrah.

The captain of England, Ollie Pope, says there's a bit more grass and overcast conditions make it a no-brainer to bowl first. Informs that they have lost the captain due to an injury, but the others are tracking nicely. Says they have got some new faces. Mentions that they bat deep and Gus Atkinson and Overton have also got runs. Ends by saying they are not content with a 2-2 scoreline and they want to go out and win it.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favour of England and they have elected to BOWL first.

UPDATE - 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) - Good news! It has stopped raining and the white sheet covering the pitch is coming off. It should not be long before the coin goes up.

UPDATE - 2.59 pm IST (9.29 am GMT) - There was plenty of overnight rain in South London, along with some showers earlier this morning. Although it had stopped for a while, the rain has now returned. A square sheet is now covering the playing surface, and a delay in the toss looks highly likely.

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta is pitchside. He starts by saying that these are the most bowling-friendly conditions in the entire series. Points it has got 8 mm of grass and observes that the top soil is not dry due to the rainy conditions. Walks to the other end and emphasises that the captain winning the toss might opt to bowl first.

The needle has been there, and it’s been sharp since the first match, be it mid-match banters or off-field exchange of words, this action could literally pass for a literature club. India arrives with a so-so record at The Oval, with just two Test wins here, but a stinging WTC 2023 finale defeat also comes attached to it. For England, they have won three of their last five matches here, but of the two defeats, one came against India. And the tourists, inspired by their rescue act from Manchester, will be mindful of that. Expect action aplenty in this fifth and final chapter. Toss and teams coming up very shortly.

India walk into the final Test with selection complexities shaped by absence and uncertainty. Rishabh Pant’s foot injury removes explosiveness from the middle order, while Jasprit Bumrah’s unavailability clouds the bowling equation. The team’s batting depth, anchored by KL Rahul’s resilience, Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round steadiness, and Shubman Gill’s tactical composure, remains a dependable core. But on pitches that have offered little assistance and demanded immense patience, taking all 20 wickets will be the single most important objective. Mohammed Siraj’s durability stands out, yet the attack may need a fresh infusion to challenge England’s batting might. Tweaks are expected, not just to fill gaps, but to spark dominance in a match where survival alone will never be enough.

England hit reset, but not without consequence. Ben Stokes, England’s captain and standout performer, is sidelined with a grade three shoulder tear picked up during the Old Trafford Test. His absence is a major blow, leaving a void in both leadership and performance. With 17 wickets and more than 300 runs across the series, he exits as the leading wicket-taker and a key contributor with the bat. Ollie Pope steps in to lead, guiding a refreshed pace-heavy unit featuring the return of Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton. Jacob Bethell earns his opportunity at six, rewarded for impressive form on the domestic front. It’s a bold reshuffle built around fresh legs, raw pace, and hopes of steering clear from another close finish like Old Trafford.

This series has been nothing short of a trial by fire for the bowlers. On surfaces flatter than highways, they’ve toiled endlessly under the sun with little respite. The numbers speak volumes as 387 remains the lowest first-innings total, and only once has a team failed to bat across the 100-over mark. The second innings grind hasn’t even entered the picture, and already the wear is visible. England’s Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes have featured in every match, while India have leaned on the relentless Mohammed Siraj. With little turnaround time and mounting fatigue, changes on both sides were inevitable. As is tradition, England announced their XI early and made some decisive calls, resting Archer and Carse as part of a bowling overhaul.

Four Tests. Twenty days. Countless edge-of-the-seat moments. All matches so far have gone down to the wire in the final minutes, which speaks to how nervy it’s been. Both sides have traded blows with that never-say-die attitude, but as things stand, the scoreboard reads England 2, India 1. That means England can’t lose the series, with the worst possible result being a series draw. On the other hand, India can’t win it outright. Yet a win at The Oval will equal the series, which would still prove to be a moral victory carved out from the jaws of defeat.

Journeying the length and breadth of the country for over a month in this English summer, the final destination has arrived in the highly competitive Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 2025. It’s a very short turnaround as both teams prepare for the final chapter within just three days. London’s calling for this fifth and final Test at the iconic Kennington Oval between England and India. On that note, a warm welcome to our coverage.

... MATCH DAY ...

Welcome back. The two umpires and the English players have made their way out to the centre. They are followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Gus Atkinson will start with the new ball for England. Atkinson to Jaiswal. Let's play...

... THIRD INNINGS ...

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took 4 wickets each and their efforts were crucial, given the team’s decision to strengthen their batting at the expense of a fourth seamer. As it stands, England too are effectively down to a three-man pace attack, with Chris Woakes ruled out for the remainder of the Test due to a shoulder injury. Gus Atkinson, the standout performer in the first innings, will be hoping for stronger support from Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue this time around. India, meanwhile, will be counting on their openers to provide a solid foundation on a challenging surface. India's reply coming up shortly!

Both were dismissed on either side of the Lunch break, and that opened the door for India to claw their way back. With renewed energy, the visitors launched a spirited fightback led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. The duo combined to chip away at the wickets as England slid from a commanding 129/1 to lose 9 wickets for 118 runs. Harry Brook waged a lone battle amidst the collapse, showing grit and composure to edge England into the lead, albeit a slender one.

England's innings comes to an end! What began with great promise, especially through their aggressive opening stand, gradually lost momentum as the day wore on. The tide turned decisively in the afternoon session, and despite that strong start, the hosts have only managed a slender lead of 23 runs, a lead nonetheless. Up top, the authoritative opening pair of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett made the pitch look benign with a fluent 92-run stand.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, No more participation from the injured player and there's absent hurt written against the name of Chris Woakes.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, OUT! BOWLED'EM! It's all over for England in the first innings as Siraj finishes off with an exceptional 4-for! Siraj keeps the line of attack on the stumps and lands it on the good length. It sharply deviates into the batter, cutting Brook into half as he looks to dab it to the off side. He plays for the initial line. Gets a thick inside edge and the ball smashes behind into the stumps. Harry Brook departs for 53 (64) and Siraj leaps in the air with his signature celebration. With 18 wickets to his name, Mohammed Siraj becomes the leading wicket-taker in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 2025! ENGLAND HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 247, WITH A LEAD OF 23 RUNS.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Cuts back into the batter from off, on a short length. Harry Brook covers his stumps and stabs it off the back foot to the slip cordon.

Prasidh Krishna to Josh Tongue, Angling in from middle, on a fullish length, Josh Tongue forces it to mid-wicket.

Prasidh Krishna to Josh Tongue, Short of a length, outside off, Josh dabs it to the right of Sai Sudharsan at gully who makes a half-stops and parries the ball behind, but they do not cross.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Tailing into the batter, full in length, Brook steps down the track and carves it behind square on the off side for a single at deep backward point.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Nip-backer on a length, comes in a long way on middle. Harry Brook plays over the line and is beaten on the inside edge and is hit on the back pad.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, On a length, around off, Brook knocks it to deep point.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Prasidh slips in a low full toss, around the off stump, Harry backs away to go through the off side. Makes a late adjustment as he glides it down to deep third with an open bat face. It goes straight to Ravindra Jadeja there and the batters don't run.

Change of bat for Harry Brook.

Mohammed Siraj to Josh Tongue, Siraj goes into the surface, over middle, Josh ducks under it.

Mohammed Siraj to Josh Tongue, At the stumps, on a length, Tongue blocks it out with a straight bat.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, BUZZERS! Full and on the leg stump line, Brook clips it smoothly along the ground toward deep backward square leg and immediately calls for two. The fielder reacts quickly, moving to his right from deep square leg to cut it off. However, the throw is wayward, sailing over a leaping Dhruv Jurel and rolling toward deep cover. Brook spots the opportunity and sets off for the second, but seeing Josh Tongue slip at the striker’s end, he pulls out and returns to the bowler’s end. They settle for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, FIFTY FOR HARRY BROOK! He has held firm with plenty of wickets tumbling around him. Short of a length and outside off. Harry Brook slaps it through covers and calls for the second as the ball travels into the vast pocket in the deep. Shubman Gill from long off does the hard yards to his left and intercepts the ball before the ropes. They comfortably cross each other twice.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Outside off, good length, Brook cuts it square to deep point.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Fuller and straighter, on off, Brook chips it uppishly through the vacant mid off region and is mopped up by the man at long off. No run taken.

Expecting Mohammed Siraj to have a bowl from the other end and yes, it is indeed Siraj. He is sporting the specially designed headband created by the family of the late Graham Thorpe as a tribute to the former England batter's iconic style.

Prasidh Krishna to Josh Tongue, A couple of slips and a gully in place for Josh Tongue! Krishna cannons in a yorker on the stumps. Josh jams his bat down in time and squeezes it out on the strip.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Low full toss, on off, Brook works it straight down the ground for a single. England lead by 19 runs!

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Outside off and full, Brook drives it to deep extra cover.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Slides it down leg, on a fullish length. Harry Brook misses to flick and the ball grazes the front pad. Flies to the left of Dhruv Jurel who fumbles to gather it with a full-stretched dive.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Fuller and outside off, Harry Brook drills it down to long off.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Dug in short and outside off, Brook stands tall and short-arm jabs through square leg but does not run.

All in readiness for play to resume. The rain break would have come as a welcome breather for the Indian seamers, who have shouldered a heavy workload today. They will be eager to polish off the England innings quickly and earn some well-deserved rest. As for England, their hopes rest firmly on Harry Brook. Even an additional 20-30 runs from here could prove invaluable, especially with batting conditions as testing as they have been. Prasidh Krishna will kickstart proceedings. Harry Brook is on strike. Off we go...

UPDATE - 9.43 pm IST (4.13 pm GMT) - The drizzle has eased off, and conditions have brightened up considerably. All covers have been removed, and the ground staff are clearing things up. And there you go, we have a resumption time already. Play will resume at 9.55 pm IST (4.25 pm GMT), provided there is no more rain.

UPDATE - 9.39 pm IST (4.09 pm GMT) - Oh, no! The rain is back and the run-up sheets are being put back on. The wait continues!

UPDATE - 9.32 pm IST (4.02 pm GMT) - Good news! The covers are coming off. The ground staff have started by removing the sheets covering the run-up areas, and will soon move on to the main square covers. A positive sign as we edge closer to a resumption of play. Stay tuned!

UPDATE - 9.12 pm IST (3.42 pm GMT) - The rain has picked up and the covers are being brought on. First bit of rain we have had on Day 2. The radar offers some hope with signs of improvement soon, so, chances are we will get more play later. For now, though, it’s a waiting game as more covers are being brought on. Earlier, play was scheduled to be extended till 11.30 pm IST (6 pm GMT) to make up for lost time yesterday, but with this rain delay, the playing window can now stretch till 12 am IST (6.30 pm GMT, the previous day), subject to weather and light.

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Mohammed Siraj to Josh Tongue, Loud cheers from the crowd as Tongue blocks this length ball to the backward point region.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Length ball, on the stumps, Brook nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Leaves Tongue to face the last ball of the over.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Nip-backer on middle, on a length, Harry Brook is beaten on the crease and wears on the thigh pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Quite full and on middle, drilled down to long on.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, SIX! Gee, that is a shot and a half from Brook! Playing with the bowler's ego here! Siraj fires it full and on the stumps. Harry Brook falls over onto the pitch, but manages to sweep it over deep fine leg for a six.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, On middle and leg, on a length. Brook steers it through backward square leg, but refuses the run.

Prasidh Krishna to Josh Tongue, Short of a length and jagging in a touch from off. Josh Tongue gets a bit late on the shot and wears on the thigh pad.

With no Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue is the last man in.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, OUT! GONE! CAUGHT! Prasidh Krishna gets his fourth wicket as he removes Gus Atkinson! 'Skiddy' bowls a well-directed short-pitched delivery, on middle. Gets an extra bounce as the ball climbs onto the batter. Gus Atkinson shapes to play the pull shot, and swings through, but gets no timing whatsoever and ends up hitting it off the toe-end of the bat. It lobs up and dips to the right of mid on. Akash Deep moves towards the ball and scoops it before the grass on his haunches.

It has started to rain and the umbrellas are going up in the stands. Play will carry on for now.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, Back of a length, outside off, steered to gully.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, FOUR! Crucial runs for England! And that is struck with authority! A half volley on the stumps from Krishna. Gus Atkinson plants the front foot forward and cracks the straight drive for a boundary. England's lead now reads 11 runs.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, Shortish and on top of off, Gus Atkinson with a tentative pull to short mid-wicket.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Fuller delivery on off, Harry Brook drives along the ground to the right of long off for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, Angling in on a length, Atkinson works it to cover.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, FOUR! Races away! A bit too full and just outside off, with a little away shape. Gus Atkinson plonks his back knee on the pitch and steers it through the vacant deep backward point region for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, Banged on a length, on middle, Gus Atkinson stabs it onto the pitch off the back foot.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Fuller in length, on the stumps, flicked to deep square leg for one more.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, Touch full and on middle, Gus flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. The crowd cheers for the home side as ENGLAND ARE INTO THE LEAD NOW!

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, OH, BEAUTY! Cuts into the batter on a length, on top of middle. Gus Atkinson is left searching for the ball and pushes the bat in front to block. Gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball nips back in off the deck.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Digs it in short, but this flies down leg. Brook lets it be. Looks at the leg umpire for a wide call, but it is deemed a fair delivery.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, Full and straight on middle. Gus Atkinson backs away and advances down to create room, and slashes hard to deep backward point for a single. SCORES ARE LEVEL NOW!

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, Just outside off, on a good length, Gus Atkinson plays from the crease without moving his feet and tries to cut it square on the off side. But gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, At 135 kph, outside off, on a back of a length, Gus Atkinson hangs in the crease and punches it straight to cover.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Short pitched, on middle, Brook pulls it to deep square leg for a single. England now trail by just 1 run!

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Brilliant running! Good length, outside off, Harry Brook plays it late and guides it to widish deep third and calls Gus Atkinson through for a second run.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Length-delivery, sliding down the leg stump. Brook advances down the track and misses to flick it away. Jurel fails to collect the ball on the bounce and concedes a bye.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Outside off and full, shaping away. Harry Brook drives it crisply through covers and beats Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is stationed a few yards in at deep cover to his left and it is intercepted by the converging deep point fielder to his right. Two taken.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, Length ball and Gus flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, PUT DOWN! A tough chance though! Fired fuller and on the stumps, Gus Atkinson chips it flat and to the right of the bowler off the toe end. Mohammed Siraj drags both his hands to the right to gather it, but it bursts through and drops on the pitch. Siraj would be disappointed that he couldn't cling onto it.

Mohammed Siraj to Gus Atkinson, BEATEN! Full and seams away from off, Gus Atkinson without footwork, tries to drive straight and is beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Back of a length, outside off, Brook steers it to deep backward point for a single.

It will be Mohammed Siraj (12-1-66-3) to operate from the other end. There are 47 overs left in the day, though it’s unlikely we will get through all of them. This will be another extended session with 15 minutes added to make up for yesterday's lost time and play can be stretched by an additional 30 minutes, till 11.30 pm IST (6 pm GMT), weather and light permitting.

Prasidh Krishna to Gus Atkinson, Straight and full, 139 kph, on off, Gus Atkinson drives it firmly to mid off.

We are back underway, and the sun has disappeared behind a thick blanket of clouds. The two umpires and players head out to the centre. Harry Brook is joined by Gus Atkinson. Prasidh Krishna is at the top of his mark, raring to go. Let's play...

... DAY 2, THIRD SESSION ...

With Chris Woakes ruled out of the Test due to a left shoulder injury, England are effectively 8 wickets down and still trail by 9 runs. On a surface where the ball has largely held sway, barring that blitz from the English openers earlier in the day, every single run from here on is crucial. England have Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue to come, with Atkinson, who boasts a Test century at Lord’s, certainly no mug with the bat. All eyes will be on Harry Brook and how he approaches this upcoming phase, as he looks to shepherd the lower order and edge England into the lead. It is all set up for an intriguing final session.

That breakthrough was followed by a marathon 8-over spell from Mohammed Siraj, who charged in relentlessly to pick 3 wickets. Harry Brook, who had shown early signs of aggression by stepping down the track a couple of times, was forced to rein in his attacking instincts and adopt a more measured approach. India continued to chip away, with Prasidh Krishna returning for a burst just before Tea and striking twice in quick succession at a time when Siraj was finally given a breather.

It was a session of course-correction for the visitors, who looked wayward in the morning but returned after lunch with far more control and intent. Right from the start of the second session, the Indian pacers tightened the screws. Prasidh Krishna was the first one to provide the breakthrough, a vital one, considering how quickly Zak Crawley can shift gears. With his tail up, Prasidh brought plenty of fire, even getting into a verbal exchange with Joe Root, who, in a rare show of emotion, gave it back with some animated words of his own.

SESSION SUMMARY - 26.5 overs, 106 runs and 6 wickets. A session of remarkable fightback from India! Who would have thought, after the way the English openers took them to the cleaners in the morning session and left them looking listless, that the visitors would claw their way back in this fashion? But that’s been the recurring theme of this series, hasn’t it? One side lands a punch, only for the other to hit back just as hard. It has made for compelling, see-sawing Test cricket.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Overton, OUT! LBW! Prasidh Krishna with a crucial double whammy. A clever setup from him to trap Overton in front! This is full and swinging into the batter on a good length. Jamie Overton tries to push it across on the leg side. But he does not move his feet at all and plays over the line and the ball beats the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad and Krishna confidently appeals for LBW. Up goes the finger. Overton walks to Brook and decides to go upstairs for a review after a chat. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Krishna gets his third wicket and England are 215/7 as Jamie Overton departs for a four-ball duck. They trail by 9 runs and that will be TEA ON DAY 2!

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Overton, Whoa! This one shapes in late from outside off, on a length. Jamie Overton opts to shoulder arms at it, but that passes scarily close to the off pole.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Overton, Length, on the stumps, Overton drops it down with soft hands.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Overton, An appeal for LBW from the Indians, but the finger stays down! Almost every Indian player converges in the middle and Gill, after a brief chat with his players, opts for a review. On a length and swinging into the batter, around off. Jamie Overton offers no shot at it and leaves, but gets pinged on the front pad. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is not coming back in enough and is missing the off stump. India burn a review here.

Jamie Overton walks out to bat.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Smith, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Prasidh Krishna makes an impact now as he gets a big fish in the form of Jamie Smith! Hits the deck hard, keeps it around off, and nips away from the batter late. Jamie Smith weighs on the back foot and tries to punch through the covers hard, but plays it away from the body and hence, a healthy outside edge is found. The ball flies over second slip where KL Rahul plucks it over his head. Smith falls for 8 (22). England are now 215/6, trailing by 9 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, FOUR! Finds the gap and moves into his 30s! Jadeja pitches it fuller and flatter, outside off. Harry Brook plants the front foot forward and cracks the cover drive for a boundary. England now trail by just 9 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, A leg slip comes in place now. Flat and full, on the stumps, blocked solidly by Brook.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, On middle and full, Brook leans forward to block.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, Slightly pulls the length back, outside off, Brook gets on the front foot and steers it to short third.

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Round-arm delivery, full on middle, Jamie Smith drives along the turf to long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Tossed up, full and on off, driven to the covers.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Good-length delivery, outside off, Brook waits back and cuts it to deep backward point. Jadeja from deep cover cuts it off to his left and the batters get a couple. England trail by 14 runs now!

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Smith, Short of a length, outside off, Smith punches it on the rise and a fumble from Yashasvi Jaiswal at point allows them to cross over.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Smith, Full and outside off, Jamie Smith cracks the cover drive, but cannot get it through the gap, and finds the fielder there.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Smith, Outside off, length, goes straight on at 136 kph, Smith taps it to the covers.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Smith, Wide on off, short in length. Jamie Smith aborts to poke at the last moment as the ball shapes away late.

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie Smith, Krishna is back on. Goes full and on off, Smith forces the drive to mid off.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, Fuller delivery, on middle, Brook leans forward and pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, This goes with the arm, on off, Brook punches it back to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, 94 kph, on middle and full. Jamie Smith dances down the track and steers it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, Flat and full, on off, Harry drills it down to long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, FOUR! Smartly played! Pushed through, on the off stump line. Harry Brook gets down on his knee and laps it through the vacant fine leg region for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja to Harry Brook, 'Round the stumps, pitched full and flat, on off, 94 kph, Harry pushes it to short cover.

Time for spin. Here's Ravindra Jadeja. Just a reminder, this is an extended session with an extra 15 minutes added to make up for lost time yesterday. The Tea break will be taken at 8.25 pm IST (2.55 pm GMT).

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, Slants into the batter this time around, on middle, on a length. Jamie Smith defends off the inner half of the bat to short mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, On top of off, on a hard length, Jamie Smith blocks off the back foot.

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, Back of a length, shaping away gently around off. Jamie Smith dabs it off the back foot to the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, Short of a length, 133 kph, around off, Jamie Smith rises with the bounce and taps it onto the pitch.

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, Straight and full, on off, this is pushed to mid off by Smith.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Shoots off the deck prodigiously, short and on the leg stump. Harry Brook misses the flick and the ball lobs off the thigh pad and lands in the square leg region. They cross for a leg bye.

Akash Deep to Jamie Smith, An inswinger on middle, Smith gets on the front foot and drives it to cover.

Akash Deep to Jamie Smith, Fuller delivery, on the stumps, Smith tries to force the ball to the leg side, but gets a thick leading edge and it rolls to the off side.

Akash Deep to Jamie Smith, FOUR! 200 UP FOR ENGLAND! Width on offer, on a length, Jamie Smith pounces on it and throws his bat at it. Times it crisply through point for a boundary. England trail by 24 runs now.

Akash Deep to Jamie Smith, Pitched full and on off, Smith blocks it to cover.

Akash Deep to Jamie Smith, Hits the deck hard, does Akash, on off, Jamie hangs on the back foot and solidly defends it out.

Akash Deep to Jamie Smith, On the back of a length, outside off, Jamie Smith leaves this harmless delivery.

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, Length and angled around middle and leg. Smith flicks it away through backward square leg for a single. Gets off the mark, does Jamie Smith.

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, Shapes away, full and on off, Smith blocks it to the off side.

Jamie Smith makes his way out to the centre.

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob Bethell, OUT! LBW! GONE! Mohammed Siraj responds strongly and has produced another crucial breakthrough for the Indians! Runs in full tilt and shoots it fuller, in front of the sticks. This one swings into the batter late and beats Jacob Bethell on the inside edge as he tries to block it forward. JB plays completely down the wrong line and is hit on the front pad. Mohammed Siraj appeals for LBW and Ahsan Raza barely takes any time to raise his finger, as this is as plumb as it can be. Siraj now has 17 wickets in the series, level with Ben Stokes for most scalps. Jacob Bethell departs for 6 (14) and England are 195/5, trailing by 29 runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob Bethell, FOUR! Intent from Bethell! Siraj bashes the hard length, outside off, Bethell spots the length early and advances down the track. Slashes and slashes hard at it, finds the gap between cover and point for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob Bethell, BEATEN! A real beauty from Siraj! Angles it across the batter, on a length, around the fourth stump line with wobble seam. Jacob Bethell pokes at it away from the body and is beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Length, outside off, Brook guides it to the right of gully. The fielder dives and makes a half-stop, allowing the batters to cross over.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Around middle, on a fullish length. Harry Brook flicks it between square leg and mid-wicket. Siraj from square leg sprints all the way to the deep and flicks it in with a slide. Ravindra Jadeja converging in from deep fine leg collects the ball and the batters cross each other thrice.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Deep follows it up with an inswinger, full and on middle, Bethell clips it a bit uppishly, but to the left of square leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal dives to his left and the ball gets to him on the bounce. Parries it away to his left. They cross.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Into the corridor of uncertainty, on a length, deviating away from the batter. Jacob Bethell is beaten on the outside edge as he tries to block off the back foot.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Length, on off, Bethell is forward to defend and gets a thick outside edge to the gully region.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Well bowled! On a good length, around off and seaming away late from the batter. Jacob Bethell feels for it initially, but is quick enough to withdraw his bat inside the line to leave.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Spots Jacob advancing, Deep cannons in a yorker, on middle. JB just manages to shovel it back to the bowler.

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob Bethell, Pitched short and on the leg stump line. Jacob Bethell pushes at it and gets an inside edge to backward square leg for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Jacob Bethell, Spears it full and swings in, 141 kph, on off, Jacob Bethell presses ahead and blocks it out.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, On middle and full, Brook knocks off the inside half of the bat to the mid-wicket region and calls Bethell through for a quick single.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, FOUR! Pulled away with authority! Pitched halfway, on off, Harry Brook is quick to transfer his weight on the back foot and pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Surprise short-pitched delivery, but down leg. Brook does not play at it.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, FOUR! For the umpteenth time now, the ball has passed through that cordon! Outswinger, full and outside off, Brook plays with soft hands and gets a big outside edge. Luckily for him, the ball finds the gap between second slip and gully to race behind to the deep third fence.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Bethell walks forward and Deep pushes it outside off, on a length. Gets some lateral movement on it and JB is forced to leave.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Fuller and curving away from outside off, Bethell draws his front foot forward to defend. Plays with soft hands and gets an outside edge, on the bounce, to the second slip.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, Gently shaping away, outside off, on a good length, JB lets it be.

Akash Deep to Jacob Bethell, BEAUTY! Akash switches the angle of attack and comes from around the stumps. Uses the wider angle and hurls it full and around off. It lands and just shapes away late enough to beat the bat of Bethell who tries to carve it out.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Seeing Brook advance down the track, Deep fires it on the leg stump line. Brook is cramped up for room and pushes at the delivery. Gets a big inside edge as the ball rolls into the square leg region. They cross.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Seams away from outside off, on a length, Brook lets it pass.

Jacob Bethell walks in for his first hit of the series.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, OUT! TRAPPED IN FRONT AND GONE! LBW! Skillful bowling from Siraj as he gets his second wicket, and this is a huge one, considering the situation of the match. Pitched in front of the stumps, on a good length. Lands and cuts into the batter and beats Root's inside edge as he again tries to push it straight. Once again, he plays all over the wrong line and is pinged on the front pad. Siraj, with his usual enthusiastic appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. Joe Root has instantly sent it upstairs for a review! UltraEdge shows a flat line as the ball flirts past the inside edge and the Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Joe Root departs on 29 (45), and also takes the review with him. England are 175/4, trailing by 49 runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, This one jags in a bit from middle to the leg stump, on a length. Joe Root is caught in the crease and brings his bat in front to push it straight, but plays over the line. Is hit on the thigh pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Angled on the pads, on a good length, Root gets inside the line and steers it to short mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Length ball, on the stumps, Root knocks it to mid on.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, FOUR! And again! Siraj keeps it outside off, on a length, Root waits for it and deliberately opens the bat face late, guiding the ball with soft hands, between second slip and to the left of the diving gully fielder for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, FOUR! Streaky! Short delivery, curving away just a bit, outside off. Joe Root lets the ball arrive at him and tries to glide it down. Gets it off the outside edge and it goes between the second slip and gully for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Length, on off, defended off the back foot to cover.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Very full and around off, Brook bumps it out and hits it straight back to Akash. Deep tries to collect the ball with a reverse cup in front of his face but it deflects and rolls to the off side.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, In-between length, 133 kph, and outside off, Root opens the bat face late from the crease and eases it to the vacant backward point region. Sai Sudharsan from gully sprints to the ball and intercepts it with a slide to his right. A single taken.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Dhruv Jurel is back to his normal standing position. Back of a length, on off, Harry Brook dabs it with soft hands to the point region for a quick single.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Outside off, on a good length, Brook leaves as the ball keeps nibbling away. Good take from Jurel to his right who is standing up to the wickets.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Nips in from off, on a length, Brook defends it right under the bat.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, On a length, around off, Root blocks it out to the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Quite an enthusiastic appeal for LBW from Siraj, but not given. There was a woody sound as well. Hard length, nipping into the batter from off. Joe Root is cramped up for space. He brings the bat in front to block and gets a thick inside edge onto the front pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, FOUR! Right out of the coach's manual! Siraj bowls it full and outside off, Joe Root finds the middle of the bat and caresses it magnificently through cover-point for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Seams away from a shortish length, outside off, Root leaves it alone.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Touch full and on off, Joe Root presses forward and keeps it out to cover-point.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Good length, outside off, Root leaves.

DRINKS BREAK. The Indian bowlers have displayed discipline in their lines and lengths so far, compared to how all over the place they were in the morning session. This control brought in two big wickets for them. And with England already short of Chris Woakes, this partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook becomes the most important one from the hosts' perspective. India need to keep chipping away with wickets and avoid partnerships from flourishing. England will aim to see off a few more overs calmly as with only 3 seamers at helm, the tourists might soon deploy spin from one end. Mohammed Siraj to continue for now.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Zoning in on the pads, on a good length, Root is right back in his crease. Brings his bat out in front and the ball dribbles off the inside edge to fine leg for one.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, Short and wide on off, slapped to deep point for a single.

Akash Deep to Harry Brook, On a length, on the off stump, Harry is slightly squared up but manages to defend with a straight bat.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, On the shorter side, on middle, Root shows a straight bat to defend. Gets it off the inner half to deep backward square leg for one.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, FOUR BYES! 'Catch' was the call but given as byes! Sprayed down leg, on a nagging length, Joe misses out on the tickle. Dhruv Jurel is up to the stumps and tries to gather the ball to his left. The ball clips him on the fingertips and races behind into the deep fine leg fence.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Hits the deck hard, on the off stump, Joe taps it to cover.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, This is on a hard length, over off, Harry hangs back for the block.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, On the off stump, on a nagging length, Brook keeps it out on the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Miscued but Harry Brook gets away with it! On a good length, outside off, the keeper is up to the stumps but Harry Brook still dances down the track. One hand comes off the bat and the ball gets sliced well over cover for a couple of runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Dhruv Jurel is up to the stumps now. Attacks the stumps, zipping back in, on a length, Harry solidly defends.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Mohammed Siraj bowls a bumper, at the left shoulder of the batter, Brook ducks under it.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, Angled in, on a nagging length, on middle, Brook walks across and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, FOUR! Easy as you like! A misdirected ball by Deep. Sprays a full ball on the pads, Root does not miss out. Flicks it through square leg for a boundary. 150 comes up for England. The deficit is now 72.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Serves it full and it curves away, Root leans towards the line of the ball to cash in on the width. Mistimes the drive towards cover.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Moving away, outside off, Root lets it through.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel comes up to the stumps to keep Joe Root in the crease! This is on a good length, outside off, Root shoulders arms.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Fuller in length, on the off stump, pushed to mid off by Joe.

Akash Deep to Joe Root, Half a shout for LBW! Bowled from wide on the crease, on a good length, Root gets himself outside the line of the stumps as he pushes forward. The ball nips back to go past the inside edge. Clips the flap of the front pad and it balloons towards the keeper.

Akash Deep (11-0-62-1) is back on. He replaces Prasidh Krishna.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, The length is pulled back, on middle and leg, Root gets on his toes to work it away with the angle. The ball cuts back in and catches the inner half of the bat. It rolls to deep backward square leg for one.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Another full ball, outside off, Root gets forward to work it through the off side. The ball moves back a bit to catch the inside edge onto the pads.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Fuller in length, outside off, Root is a bit late to get on the front foot. Keeps his bat close to the front pad as he blocks.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, In the corridor of off, on a good length, Joe makes the leave.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, This jags back in sharply, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Root hops to deal with it. The ball sneaks past the blade and hits Joe on the unprotected area on the back leg between the pad and the thigh pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, A bit of nip back into the right-hander, at 140 kph, on a short of a length, Joe hangs his bat out to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Full and curving away in the air, well wide on off, Brook lets it go.

Prasidh Krishna to Harry Brook, Not close enough to make the batter play, on a good length, Brook offers no shot.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, On a back of a length, outside off, Root cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, This keeps going down leg after pitching, on a length, Root gets inside the line for the tickle but misses. The keeper, Dhruv Jurel dives to his left to cut it off.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, Zipping back in, on a length, on off, Root gets a stride in and defends it out.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, On a hard length, on the off stump, Joe stands tall and blocks it out.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, FOUR! Streaky! At the stumps, on a good length, Brook gives the bowler the charge and swings to go down the ground. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the leg pole and races down to the deep fine leg fence.

Mohammed Siraj to Harry Brook, On off, on a nagging length, Harry Brook covers the line and defends.

Harry Brook is in at 5.

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie Pope, OUT! LBW! India get the review right! The drop of Ollie Pope when he was on 12 does not cost much to the tourists. Jagging back in, on a good length, on off and middle, Ollie hops to keep it out but the ball stays a bit low to beat the inside edge and hits Pope on the flap of the back pad. The ball does not have much distance to travel. Mohammed Siraj is convinced, as he is more often than not. Shubman Gill takes the review just before the timer runs out. There is no bat involved on the UltraEdge, and the Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball crashing into the leg stump. Ollie Pope perishes on 22 (44) and England are 142/3.

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie Pope, On the off stump, on a length, pushed to mid off.

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie Pope, Slanting back in from wide of the crease, on a good length, on the off stump, Pope stabs it down on the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Ollie Pope, On a back of a length, around off, Ollie stays leg side and punches it to backward point.

Mohammed Siraj (4-0-31-0) returns for another spell. He replaces Akash Deep from the Pavilion End.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, Fuller and around the off stump, Root looks to drive it down the ground. Ekes out an inside edge onto the front pad.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, On a good length, around off, Root manages to keep it out on the off side despite the ball shooting off the deck.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, Has Joe Root been strangled down leg? Prasidh Krishna thinks so, as does Ravindra Jadeja but Shubman Gill is not convinced enough to take the review. As it turns out, a wise decision not to go for the review. The UltraEdge shows that the ball clipped the pad on its way to the keeper. Sliding down leg, on a length, Root misses out on the tickle. A good diving take by Dhruv Jurel to his left.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, A good response from Prasidh Krishna! On a good length, in the channel on off, Joe plays the line initially as he looks to defend. The ball nips away to leave Root. Krishna is at it again with a few words.

On-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena and Prasidh Krishna were seen having another brief exchange of words before the start of this over. Possibly for what transpired in the previous over.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, FOUR! Classy shot! Pitched up by Prasidh, outside off, Joe gets on the front foot and plays it late. Angles the bat face and drives it wide of backward point for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, Prasidh Krishna bangs it on a shortish length, outside off, Root presses back, rides the bounce and cuts it to cover.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Edged away! On a good length, in the channel on off, to his credit, Ollie Pope does well not to go hard at the ball. Defends it with soft hands and which results in the outside edge going down and through the gap between second slip and gully for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Fuller and at the stumps, firmly driven by Pope but not wide enough of mid on. Mohammed Siraj moves to his left there to mop it up.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Another one delivered from wide of the crease, on middle, on a length, Pope presents a straight bat for the block. It gets squirted off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Bowled from wide of the crease, on a good length, angled in, on middle, Ollie Pope is beaten on the inside edge on the defence and gets rapped high on the front pad.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Outside off, on a length, Ollie Pope leaves the ball alone.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Full, around off, Pope knocks it to point.

Joe Root has enjoyed a strong record at The Oval in Test cricket, scoring 793 runs in 20 innings at an average of 41.73. His tally includes two centuries and four fifties, with a top score of 149 not out. He stands as the leading run-scorer at this venue among active players. Notably, both of Root’s hundreds here have come against India. An unbeaten 149 in 2014 that earned him Player of the Match honors in a massive innings win, and a fluent 125 in the 2018 Test.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, FOUR! Well, well, well! We don't see Joe Root losing his cool often. Hits back at Prasidh Krishna with quite a few words. The umps mediate between to cool things down. Coming to the delivery, this was on a back of a length, outside off, Root got on his toes and managed to steer it to the right of the diving gully fielder for his first boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, A lovely delivery! This nips away off the deck, on a back of a length, around the off stump, Joe hops back and plays the initial line with a straight bat. Gets beaten on the outside edge. Prasidh Krishna chirps at Root on his follow-through.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, Fuller in length, on middle, Joe wrists it to mid-wicket.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, Bashes the deck, around off, Joe dabs it down on the off side.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, No ball! On the shorter side, on middle, Root tucks it to mid-wicket. Krishna has overstepped.

Prasidh Krishna to Joe Root, On a hard length, on off, this nips back and Joe fends it down awkardly.

England's finest, Joe Root, walks in at 4.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Zak Crawley tries to assert himself and in doing so, he has perished. Prasidh Krishna bends his back and bowls the effort ball. Into the wicket, over middle, Zak swivels for the pull but is tucked up for room. He is unable to get his hands through the shot for the pull and the ball gets big on him. Skies it up in front of square on the leg side and Ravindra Jadeja runs over his right shoulder and takes it close to his chest. India have the reward for bowling with better discipline since Lunch. Zak Crawley departs for 64 (57) and England are 129/2.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Fuller in length, around off, Pope punches it off the front foot to cover.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, On the off stump from wide of the crease, on a good length, Crawley dabs it through point for one.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, On a good length, outside off, Zak reaches out for the booming drive. The bat turns in his hand and the shot gets miscued a bit uppishly towards mid off.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, NO BALL! Too straight, on the pads, on a back of a length, glanced down to deep fine leg for one. Akash has overstepped.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, On the fuller side, on off, Ollie presses forward and drives well but can't get it past the man at cover.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Pulls the length back, on the off stump, Pope drops it down on the off side.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Keeps it around the off stump, on a good length, Ollie Pope stabs it down on the off side.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Ollie Pope tucks it with soft hands in front of mid-wicket for a quick run.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by OP.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, On off, on a nagging length, Zak waits back to defend. The ball drops off the inside half beside the strip on the leg side and the batters take a quick single.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Honing in on the off stump, on a length, Crawley pushes it back to Krishna. Prasidh gathers it to his right and fires the throw back towards the batting end. It hits the bat of Zak on the half-volley and a few boos ring around the crowd. An immediate hand of apology from Prasidh.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, On a good length, seaming back in, on the off stump, Zak drops his bat down on the ball off the front foot.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Tailing back in sharply, full and on middle and leg, Zak plants his front foot across but manages to bring the bat out in front and keeps it out.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Beaten! Angling in and then straightening in off the deck, on a good length, around the off stump, Ollie is squared up in defence and beaten on the outside edge.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Bye! Sprayed down leg and this keeps low, Zak has a swing at it but misses. Dhruv Jurel moves to his left and gets a glove on it. Parries it away to his left for a bye.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Aerial but safe! Angled in from a bit wide on the crease, on a length, on middle, Zak sets up to whip it through mid-wicket. Ends up hitting it a lot straighter and uppishly towards mid on. Mohammed Siraj leaps to his right there and sticks out his right hand but the ball sails over him.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Sumptuous! Pitched up at 137 kph, on the off stump, Crawley presents the full face of the bat and creams the drive back past the bowler for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Fuller in length, on the off stump, Zak plays it in front of his body and wrists it to mid-wicket.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Bowls it on a good length, on the off stump, patted down the deck by Zak.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Jagging back in, on a nagging length, around the off stump, Ollie Pope withdraws his bat away from the line of the ball and makes the leave.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, In the channel on off, on a length, OP lets it be.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Did that carry, or was it just short? Sai Sudharsan throws his head back in disappointment. Yep, the ball carried and this will go down as a DROPPED chance. This is on a hard length, outside off, Pope hangs back and pokes at the delivery away from his body. The outside edge goes low to the left of gully. Sai dives to his left but the ball goes through his hands and races into the deep third fence.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, On a length, on the off stump, Ollie Pope gets forward and knocks it to cover.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Krishna bends his back and goes into the surface, outside off, Ollie swivels for the pull but the ball does not rise as much as he expected it to. Fails to connect as the ball goes under the blade.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Prasidh Krishna lands it full, on off, Zak turns it through square leg and takes the single.

Prasidh Krishna (5-0-31-0) to bowl from the other end.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Bowled from a bit wide on the crease, on a good length, on the off stump, solidly kept out by Pope. A tidy start by Deep.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, This shapes away in the air, on a length, Ollie Pope flashes at the delivery away from his body. The ball flies off the outer half and goes on the bounce to Ravindra Jadeja at backward point.

The ball gauge is out. Akash Deep has a brief word with the on-field umpire Ahsan Raza, while he does the test. The ball easily goes through the hoop and we are good to continue.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Keeps it nice and full, at the stumps, Ollie firms the drive back to Deep.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Goes full and the ball curves away slightly, outside off, Pope digs it out to cover.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, On the line of the off stump, on a good length, Ollie Pope brings his bat out in front of the front pad and defends.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Begins from over the wicket and bowls it at 134 kph, on a length, around the off stump, Zak is a bit tentative on the defence. Ekes out an inside edge that rolls down to deep fine leg for a single.

Welcome back for the post-Lunch session. The umpires and players are out to the middle and the Indians spread out to the field. Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope walk to the crease to resume their batting for England. Akash Deep (7-0-46-1) to bowl. Crawley to face. Here we go...

... DAY 2, SECOND SESSION ...

For England, the focus now shifts to consolidating the momentum. If they continue scoring at this brisk pace, the deficit could vanish much sooner than anticipated. That said, the pitch still has enough in it to keep the batters alert, and India’s bowlers will be eager to recalibrate their lines and lengths as they look to strike early in the post-Lunch session. Play resumes at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT). Join us then!

England were scoring off nearly every delivery, with the run rate soaring well above a run a ball. The relentless pace left India visibly rattled. Amid the charge, Duckett’s aggression kept the scoreboard ticking, but as they say, you live by the sword and die by it. His bold approach brought him 43 quick runs before it led to his downfall while trying to maintain the tempo. Still, Crawley got to his 19th Test fifty and England surged past 100 without losing another wicket, and doing so in just the 15th over was a psychological blow to the Indian bowlers, who struggled to stem the flow and looked increasingly under pressure.

Looking back, India might well be questioning their lengths, perhaps a shade too full, or just wide enough to let the momentum slip. With the first line of attack rattled and proving ineffective, Gill turned to Prasidh from one end, hoping to inject some control into what was quickly turning into a runaway train. But the English openers had clarity in their method. Anything loose was dispatched without hesitation. It was that kind of a session for tourists, where even the edges flew over the slip cordon, just multiplying to Gill and India’s frustration.

As England began their innings with the bat, the Indian bowlers found some early movement and created a couple of fleeting chances. But the openers were quick to assert themselves, batting with intent and refusing to let the ball dictate terms. There were a few plays and misses, sure, but nothing that stuck. By dancing down the pitch and taking the attack to the bowlers, Duckett and Crawley not only neutralized the swing but also forced a flurry of boundaries that knocked the Indian bowlers off their radars.

By the looks of it, the pitch definitely quickened up. And as Varun Aaron had flagged some indentations on the pitch earlier, they came into play just as he predicted. Unlike Day 1, where England struggled with their lines and lengths, they found a much better rhythm today, hitting the right areas and getting results. Karun Nair fell to Josh Tongue, and once Sundar was dismissed by Atkinson, it was only a matter of time before England bowled India out for 224, adding just 20 runs to their overnight score.

SESSION SUMMARY - 21.4 Overs, 129 Runs, and 5 Wickets. This morning session has belonged entirely to England. They didn’t just clean up the Indian innings in a flash, they came out swinging with the bat and rewrote the rhythm of the game. Of the 129 runs scored in the session, a staggering 109 came from England’s blade in just 16 overs, turning the pressure dial firmly onto India.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Delivers it on a hard length, around off, Ollie Pope stands tall and punches it to backward point. That will be LUNCH on Day 2!

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Close! This jags back and there is a bit of extra bounce, on off, Ollie Pope hops to deal with it and the ball kicks up to hit him around the right elbow and it dribbles past the off pole.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Lands it on a length, on the off stump, OP plants his front foot across and knocks it to mid on.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Woah! This zips away off the seam, on a good length, on the off stump. Pope shows the full face of the bat for the block, but is opened up completely in defence as the ball leaves him.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, On a short of a length, around off, Ollie Pope has a bit of a jab at the ball but the outside edge goes down towards gully.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Glorious! Too full from Prasidh, on off, Pope does not miss out as he lets his hands flow into the drive and plays it firmly through covers for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, In the channel on off, on a length, Zak Crawley defends away from his body and is beaten on the outside edge.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, FIFTY FOR CRAWLEY! Back-to-back fifties for Zak! His 19th in Test cricket! Missed out on a ton in Manchester and he will be keen to go on and make this into a big score. On a back of a length, on off, Crawley hangs back and opens the bat face to glide it between the slip cordon and gully for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, On a good length, on off, Ollie Pope drives it on the up past cover. The fielder gives it a chase and hauls it in. Three runs taken. 100 is up for England!

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, Chance? No, the replays show that it has come off the thigh pad. Sliding down leg, on a short of a length, Pope misses out on the tickle and the ball goes off the thigh pad. Dhruv Jurel dives to his left and sticks out his left hand but the ball does not stick in the webbing and drops down on the ground.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, On a back of a length, outside off, Pope leaves the ball alone.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Full and on the off stump, Zak eases the drive to the right of mid off for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Shaping away wide on off, on a length, Ollie Pope throws his hands at the ball but does not connect.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Beauty! The length is pulled back at 141 kph, on a good length, moving away off the deck, Pope is squared up in defence and is beaten on the outside edge.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, FOUR! Fine shot! Full by Prasidh, around off, Pope leans into the shot and drives it with a high elbow, past cover for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, On a length, nipping back in, around the off stump, Pope leaves the ball alone.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, Not a great ball by Prasidh, this is short and wide on off, Ollie Pope goes after it but misses. This seams away and keeps rising past the batter.

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie Pope, In the channel on off, on a good length, Ollie Pope lets it be.

Akash Deep to Ollie Pope, On the pads, on a short of a length, Ollie tucks it through square leg for a single to get off the mark.

English skipper, Ollie Pope, is in at 3.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! One too many scoops for Ben Duckett! As they say, you live by the sword and die by it. Not sure we have seen this kind of send-off before, or if you can even call it a send-off. Deep has a smile on his face and exchanges a few words with his arm around the right shoulder of Duckett. Angled away from the left-hander, on a good length, Ben switches his hands on the bat for the reverse scoop. Ends up getting a feather on it and the keeper, Dhruv Jurel, does the rest as he gathers the ball cleanly to his left. Ben falls for 43 (38). England are 92/1, trailing by 132 runs.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Duckett shows his cards early as he walks across his stumps for the scoop. Deep follows him with a length ball. Ben fails to lay any bat on the scoop and is beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the thigh pad.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Well bowled! Deep switches to over the wicket and pushes it across the left-hander, on a length, Duckett has a feel for the delivery and is beaten on the outside edge.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Drags the length back and the width is there for Ben to cash in. Duckett steps out to thrash it away. Ends up chopping it down on the off side.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Serves it on a good length, in the channel on off, Ben looks to drive away from his body and the ball drags off the inner half to square leg.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Lands it on a good length, around off, Zak shapes up for the expansive drive and miscues it off the inner half to the right of the bowler.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, On the pads, on a length, Ben works it to deep square leg for a run.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Powered away! Krishna goes into the surface, over middle, Duckett plays the short-arm pull and hits it well in front of square to the right of deep square leg for a boundary. NO BALL called as Prasidh has overstepped.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, At the stumps, on a length, Ben taps it to mid on.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Almost dragged it back onto the stumps! Not that wide for the cut, on a hard length, Zak goes hard on the cut but there is a bit of extra bounce. Gets an inside edge that dribbles past the stumps for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, Full and drifting onto the pads, flicked through square leg for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, Angled in, on a nagging length, on middle, Ben Duckett hops to tuck it away but is beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the front pad.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Make that 72 runs in boundaries! On a good length, outside off, Zak plants his front foot forward and extends his hands into the drive. Goes over cover and picks up another boundary.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, FOUR! The boundaries keep flowing for England! Deep gets the radar wrong. Width offered on off, on a back of a length, Zak stands tall and with a horizontal bat, hits it up and over cover for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Beaten! In the channel on off, on a length, nipping away, Zak defends inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, At the stumps, on a nagging length, Ben skips down the track and stays leg side. Pushes it wide of cover for one.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, On a good length, outside off, Ben drives away from his body but with control to cover.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Have some of that, says Ben Duckett! On a length, around off, Duckett dances down the track and with a full flourish, smashes it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, This nips back in off the deck, on a short of a good length, Zak waits back to deal with it. Gets cut in half due to the movement and wears it on the back thigh.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, On top of the off stump, on a nagging length, Zak Crawley is solidly behind it.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, From around the wicket, on a shortish length, on middle, Ben is tucked up for room but manages to shovel it to deep square leg for one.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Prasidh bashes the hard length, on off, Zak cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Streaky! This is on a back of a length, outside off, Zak flays at the delivery and gets an outside edge that sails over the slip cordon for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to Ben Duckett, Prasidh hits the bat hard and gets a bit of extra bounce, on middle, Duckett fends it down beside the strip on the off side for a single.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Angled into the pads, Crawley misses on the flick and is rapped on the front pad.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Hit with real authority! Deep tries to go into the wicket but fails to get it high enough to trouble the batter. This sits up to be hit at waist height, on middle, Crawley stays back and hammers the pull past square leg for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, In the channel on off, on a good length, left alone by ZC.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Full and on the off stump, Crawley looks to drive it down the ground but gets an outside edge that goes along the ground to gully.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, On middle, on a length, Duckett works it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, A mix-up but no harm done from an English perspective! Deep angles it into the left-hander, on a back of a length, around off, Duckett is opened up in defence as the ball straightens to beat the bat. The ball hits him on the waist and rolls towards backward point. Zak Crawley wants to sneak in a single, but Duckett is not aware of where the ball is and is caught up in the appeal for LBW from the Indians. Both batters set off before aborting the single, even as the fielder is quite late to get to the ball.

Change of ends for Akash Deep (3-0-19-0). He comes back into the attack from the Pavilion End.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Prasidh Krishna goes into the surface, around the off stump, Zak swivels for the pull and gets an under edge that clips the sweater and dribbles behind to the keeper.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Put away with disdain! Prasidh errs in line, on a short of a length, wide on off. Zak Crawley frees his arms and thrashes it through covers for a boundary.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, Honing in on the off stump, on a length, Zak covers the line and blocks.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, This keeps a bit low, on a short of a length, wide on off, Zak reaches out but misses as the ball goes under the blade.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, INSIDE EDGE, FOUR! Pitched up, a bit of away shape in the air, Crawley sets himself up for the drive. Gets an inside edge and the ball brushes the back pad before sneaking past the leg pole. It races down to the deep fine leg fence.

Prasidh Krishna to Zak Crawley, On a back of a length, on off, Zak hangs back to defend.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, SIX! Simply superb from Ben Duckett! A full ball from Siraj, pushed across the left-hander, Duckett makes the move across his stumps just as Siraj is about to release the ball. Ben watches the ball onto the bat and executes the scoop towards deep fine leg. The third umpire is called in and the ball hits the boundary cushions on the full. The 50 is up for England in 7 overs.

Is that a six? Looks like it has travelled and has landed on the boundary cushions on the full. Yes. The replay shows that the first impact is right on the cushions. Six it is!

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Angled away from the left-hander, on a good length, Duckett stays back and stabs it down the deck.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, On a hard length, on top of off, Zak rides the bounce and taps it through point for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, On the fuller side, on middle, Zak works it off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Attacking the front pad, on a good length, Crawley jabs it to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Lovely stroke! A bit too full from Siraj, on off, Zak presses forward and times the drive to the left of mid on for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Big swing and a miss! Hurls it on a length, outside off, Ben Duckett advances down the track and swings for the hills but fails to connect.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, FOUR MORE! Too straight from Akash, on the pads, on a length, Duckett makes use of the angle and flicks it to the right of the man at long leg.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Ben Duckett is winning the battle for now against Akash Deep! Deep lands it on a back of a length and it is a bit wide as well on off, Ben puts the dancing shoes on and thumps it aerially but through the vacant point region for a four.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Pitched up, on middle, Duckett plays the uppish drive and chips it on the bounce to Siraj at mid on.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Ben Duckett with the charge! At 137 kph, width offered by Akash, on a short of a length, Duckett skips down the track and slaps it through cover-point for a boundary.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Deep goes wide on the crease and serves it on a good length at 138 kph, around the off stump, Ben Duckett brings his bat out in front for the block but the ball straightens to go past the bat.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Jagging back in, on a short of a length, Zak Crawley hangs back to deal with it. Gets beaten on the inside edge due to the movement and is rapped on the thigh pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Crunched! Fuller in length, just outside the off stump. No foot movement from Zak and he lets his hands do the talking. Forces the drive to the right of the man at mid off for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Nipping back in, on a good length, on the off stump, Zak Crawley drops his bat down on the ball. The ball drops onto the left boot off the toe end of the bat.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Bowled from a bit wide on the crease, on a nagging length, on off, Zak Crawley gets right behind it.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Pulls the length back, on middle, Crawley waits back and drops it down beside the strip on the leg side.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Beaten! Angled in from over the wicket, on a good length, around the off stump, Zak is drawn on the front foot in defence. The ball nips away to go past the outside edge.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, SIX! Audacious! Not too full and outside off, Ben Duckett reads the length early, switches his stance and reverse scoops it over the slip cordon for a six. High risk, high reward kind of a shot.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, IN THE AIR, AND FALLS SHORT! Hard length, nipping into the batter with some bounce on it. Ben Duckett is squared up and is undone by the excessive bounce. The ball flies off the shoulder of the bat and lobs in front of the two gullies. Luckily for Duckett, the ball lands short and is collected by Sundar on the bounce.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Swing and a miss! A bit too full and outside off, Ben Duckett charges forward to give it a whack down the ground, but misses to lay the bat on it.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Full and on off, Ben blocks it straight back to the bowler.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, A big appeal for LBW, but Kumar Dharmasena denies! Akash Deep looks confident and walks up to Gill, convincing him to opt for the review! Uses the wider angle, does Akash and lands it fuller on middle and angles it in further. Ben Duckett shapes across to flick but misses as the ball straightens to ping Ben on the front pad. A flat line on the UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows the ball to be missing the middle stump. India lose their review.

Halt! Ben Duckett has copped a blow on the box. Zak Crawley sees the funny side of it, but Duckett certainly doesn’t share the humour. Ben sips on some fluids and takes a breather before resuming.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, A yard behind fuller length, on middle and leg, Ben Duckett misses to flick and is struck around the box. He looks in some pain. Drops his bat on the pitch and walks a bit to ease up.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Nips in a touch, on off, on a length, Zak weighs on the front foot and stabs it back to the bowler.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, The stumps are attacked again, on a length, Zak is solid in defence.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Two in two for Crawley! Angling on the leg stump, on a length, Zak Crawley plays the flick shot and gets it in the gap at deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Timed to perfection! On the back of a length, just outside off, nipping away. Zak Crawley stands tall in the crease and punches it wide of the man at cover for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, On middle and leg, on a length, Zak pushes at the delivery and hits off the inside half of the bat to the square leg region.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Angles across off on a length, Ben Duckett smashes it to the right of cover. Akash Deep sprints and dives to intercept the ball to his right and keeps the batters down to a single.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Length, on the stumps, Zak tries to access the off side, but gets off the inside edge to mid on.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, Short of a length, angling down leg, Zak misses to nudge to the leg side and it is gathered behind by Jurel.

Akash Deep to Zak Crawley, An appeal for LBW, but not given. Height might be the issue here! Not that short and not too full either, with some bounce and nip away from the batter, on off. Zak Crawley shapes to flick it to the leg side, but is undone by the bounce and is struck on the back pad.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Bowls from a wider angle, on a length and outside off, Duckett plays it late and dabs it through backward point for a single.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Fuller this time, outside off, Ben Duckett drives it straight to short cover.

Akash Deep to Ben Duckett, Around the stumps, on a length, on off, at 136 kph. Duckett lets it arrive at him and stabs on the surface.

Who will operate from the opposite end? It will be Akash Deep.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, FOUR! Smashed! Short of a good length, outside off, Zak Crawley pounces on the width and height, and crunches it through cover and point for a cracking boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Good length, shaping away, Zak leaves it watchfully.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, First runs off the bat for England! Good bit of fielding by Jadeja as he saves a run for his side! Hard length, outside off, Ben Duckett cuts it in front of square on the off side. Ravindra Jadeja from backward point chases the ball to the deep and flicks it before the ropes with a slide to keep the batters to three. The third umpire is convinced that Jadeja has done a clean job in the deep.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, outside off, patted off the back foot to the cover region.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Full and outside off, Ben is caught in two minds, whether to play at it or leave it. Eventually decides to shoulder arms, but is a bit late and the ball takes the bottom end of the bat and rolls to the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Siraj starts with a length-delivery, angling onto the pads, Zak misses to flick it away, and the ball goes off the thigh pad to the fine leg region. They cross for a leg bye.

Welcome back for England's chase! The umpires and players are out, and so is the sun as well in London. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley are the two English openers. Akash Deep has the new ball and is raring to go. Off we go again in this final chapter of this final frontier...

... THE CHASE ...

Right. 374 is the magic mark for England to make it 3-1 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 2025. Just a reminder, England pulled off a historic chase of 371 at Headingley, but that was on a batting-friendly surface. This one’s a different beast altogether, with the bowlers having their say and making life tough for the batters. Still, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley will stride out with the same kind of intensity. But how will the Indian pace attack, minus Bumrah, respond? They did well in the first innings, with Siraj and Krishna stepping up magnificently, and will aim to pick at least a couple of wickets before Stumps. Remember, India can only save this series with a win. Back in a bit for the chase. Stay tuned.

For England, it was another day of relentless toil, made even tougher by the absence of Chris Woakes, which left them operating with a three-man pace attack. India’s lower order continued to frustrate, a pattern that’s haunted the hosts all series. Of course, there were tired legs in the pace ranks of England, but still, the trio held firm, digging deep and bowling with admirable heart and control. Josh Tongue was the pick of the bowlers who, now, becomes the leading wicket-taker of the series with a five-for to his name, while Gus Atkinson also chipped in with a crucial 3-wicket haul and Jamie Overton claimed two to his name. However, England will be ruing their missed opportunities in the field. Several catches went down, and had even half of those been taken, India’s innings might have ended much earlier.

India’s innings was headlined by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s composed century on a pitch where bowlers dominated for large stretches. But it was night-watchman Akash Deep who truly compounded England’s frustration with a gritty 66. Jaiswal stitched a vital stand with Deep, and with timely contributions from the middle order, India managed to stave off a collapse. Jadeja and Jurel steadied the ship with a 50-run stand, before Jadeja’s partnership with Sundar injected further belief and momentum into the innings.

England finally manage to wrap India up, but they will be highly frustrated with the last partnership adding 39 runs to the total. After Tongue removed Jadeja and Siraj in the same over, they would've hoped to clean the last wicket as soon as possible, but Washington Sundar stepped up magnificently and kept denting England with gut-punching lusty blows and smashed a statement fifty.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Josh Tongue ends with a five-wicket haul and the fight from Washington Sundar is over. Full and angled into the pads, Sundar sets low to whip it away. Gets a top edge that goes straight up towards the mid-wicket region. Both Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope try to settle under it and end up colliding but Crawley, with his long reach, stretches his hands out in front and holds on. Sundar falls for 53 (46). India end up with a lead of 373 runs!

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Fuller and on middle, Sundar stays deep in the crease and wants to push it down the ground. Ends up chipping it to the left of the bowler and Tongue gets around to cut it off.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Beaten! In the channel on off, on a good length, Washington stays leg side of the ball and opens the bat face to use the pace on the ball but fails to connect.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Short and wide on off, Washington Sundar cuts it between deep third and deep point. Sundar realises that there is only a single on offer and decides not to run.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, On middle and leg, on a good length, Washington Sundar gets inside the line and glances it to deep fine leg.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, This kicks up a bit, on a nagging length, on the off stump, Sundar looks to run it down but the ball shoots to rap him on the glove. It dribbles behind on the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, An ideal result for India on the final ball! Gus Atkinson goes fuller in length, on middle, Washington Sundar gets under the ball to go down the ground. Gets more height than distance on it and it lands behind the man at mid off. Liam Dawson turns around and hauls it in. Sundar retains the strike with a single.

Seems like the ball has gone completely out of shape. And fairly, it has taken some beating in the recent couple of overs. The fourth umpire brings out the box of replacement balls. The on-field umpire chooses one out of many and we are good to continue.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, SIX! A statement hit from Washington Sundar to get to his FIFTY! Punches the air in delight and his teammates are all up on their feet. Gus goes into the surface, over middle, Washington stands tall and clobbers it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Sundar gets to his half-century in 39 balls and India's lead is now 372 runs.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Hit with real authority! On a back of a length, on middle, Washington Sundar gets on top of the bounce and hammers the pull between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Off the edge! Width offered on off, on a length, Sundar throws his hands at the ball and gets an outside edge that flies past the lone man at slip to his left for a boundary.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Full and on the pads, flicked to mid-wicket.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, This is pitched up, around off, Washington Sundar sets deep in the crease and swings to go over mid off. Does not quite get hold of it, but enough to clear the backtracking Ollie Pope. Krishna comes back for a tight second run but a direct hit or a better throw at the bowling end would have caught Prasidh short. The throw comes on the half-volley towards Gus Atkinson at the bowling end and he fails to collect it cleanly.

Josh Tongue to Prasidh Krishna, Josh errs in line as this is sprayed down leg, on a length, Prasidh tries to help it away but misses.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, On a back of a length, on middle and leg, Sundar nudges it to deep mid-wicket and takes the single, leaving Prasidh one ball to face in the over.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Wide! Another attempt from Josh to keep the ball away from the batter but this is too wide, short in length, Washington lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Wide! Banged in short by Josh but well wide on off, Sundar lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, On a hard length, pushed across, WS drops his wrists and lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, SIX! This is even bigger! Josh Tongue bends his back and goes for the short ball but fails to get it high enough, over middle, Sundar is across his stumps and nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Sprayed down leg, on a short of a length, Sundar walks inside the line to pick it up over long leg but misses.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, SIX! Mighty strike! On a nagging length, on middle and leg, Washington Sundar sets himself deep in the crease and picks it up over deep backward square leg for a six.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Smart cricket! Gus keeps it away from the batter's arc, on a good length, Washington reaches out but fails to lay any bat on it. Prasidh Krishna is quick to set off with the ball on its way to the keeper. Jamie Smith collects and releases an underarm throw at the batting end. He misses but Prasidh was in any way and they sneak in a bye.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, SIX! All the way! On a length, angled in from around the wicket, on middle, Washington Sundar stays deep in the crease and clears his front leg. Clubs it over deep square leg for a six.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, On a shortish length, around off, Washington Sundar tries to walk inside the line and get under the ball to pull it over long leg. Miscues it towards deep backward square leg.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, This tails back in, on a good length, around off, Sundar cuts it to deep backward point.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Outside off, on a good length, Washington leaves the ball alone.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Full and around middle and leg, Sundar flicks it straight to deep mid-wicket and does not take the single.

Josh Tongue to Prasidh Krishna, Josh nails the yorker, at the toes, Prasidh Krishna jams it out to Ollie Pope at a deepish short leg.

Prasidh Krishna is the last man in for India.

Josh Tongue to Mohammed Siraj, OUT! LBW! Mohammed Siraj stands his ground but India have no reviews left! Full and around middle and leg, Siraj is expecting the short ball and is standing deep in the crease. Gets beaten on the inside edge on the flick. Siraj is rapped on the front pad and the finger is raised. The replays suggest that it would have been umpire's call at best and stayed out anyway. Siraj falls for a three-ball duck. By removing Siraj, Josh Tongue, now with 18 wickets to his name in the series, becomes the joint-leading wicket-taker, alongside Siraj himself. Well, well, the UltraEdge is in and there is a spike, meaning that Siraj had gotten an inside edge.

Josh Tongue to Mohammed Siraj, On a good length, slanting in at th stumps, Siraj goes back and across to keep it out.

Josh Tongue to Mohammed Siraj, A short ball, sprayed down leg, Siraj gets inside the line to leave the ball.

Mohammed Siraj is in at 10.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Harry Brook holds on! This is a big wicket. Ravindra Jadeja has been a thorn in the England side. This is the first time Jadeja has been dismissed in the second innings. Fractionally wide on off, on a short of a length, Jadeja flays at the ball quite late off the back foot. The outside edge is found, and it flies quickly to the right of second slip. Brook reacts quickly and takes a sharp catch at stomach height. Jadeja falls for 53 (77). India lose their 8th wicket with a lead of 334.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, On the off stump, on a length, Sundar works it wide of backward point for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Half a shout for LBW, but not given! Seemed to be doing too much and England do not go for the review. Sharp nip-backer from Gus from around the wicket, on a good length, Jadeja stay back to deal with it. The ball jags back a long way to beat him on the inside edge and hit the flap of the front pad.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Not close enough to make the batter play, on a good length, an easy leave for RJ.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, On off, on a short of a length, Washington turns it through square leg for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Full and wide on off, Sundar leans into it and drives well but can't get it past the diving cover fielder.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, This shoots off the deck, on a back of a length, on middle, Jadeja takes the bottom hand off the bat as he fends it down off the gloves. The ball rolls to deep fine leg for one.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, On off, on a nagging length, Jadeja pats it to cover.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, A well-directed bumper from Tongue, around the left shoulder, Washington Sundar gets into a tangle but manages to sway away.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Full and on off, pushed to cover.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, Lovely ball! On a good length, this straightens off the deck, around the off stump. Sundar is beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Tongue to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Zak Crawley did not pick it up at all! Full and on middle, Sundar clips it uppishly in front of square on the leg side. Crawley does not pick it up as the ball comes off the bat and stands his ground in uncertainty. Later realises that the ball is hit to his right but it is too late by then.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Around the pads, on a short of a length, worked behind square on the leg side for a run. The 350 is up for India, and they lead by 327 runs now!

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Nicely done and that will be FIFTY for Ravindra Jadeja! Out comes the signature sword celebration. This is Jadeja's 27th Test fifty. Another vital knock from him in the series. This is on a hard length, outside off, Jadeja waits back, gets on top of the bounce and punches it to the left of deep point. Liam Dawson sprints and slides to his left in the deep. Tries to push the ball away from the fence but the replays show that his knee was in contact with the boundary cushions when he was in contact with the ball.

Is that a four? Liam Dawson slides to his left from deep backward point and tries to flick the ball with his left hand. He gets perilously close to the boundary cushions, and now the big question is, was there contact between his legs and the rope while he had the ball in hand? After checking in a few angles, the third umpire reaches the verdict that his left knee touched the rope.

Change? Certainly. Pace is back in tandem now. Josh Tongue (26-3-100-2) is back on. He replaces Joe Root.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Angled into the left-hander, on a back of a length, Jadeja glances it down to deep fine leg and picks up a single.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Gus goes a bit wide on the crease, on a good length, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja shoulders arms.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, on off, Jadeja eases the drive to Ollie Pope at a straightish mid off.

Gus Atkinson to Washington Sundar, Fuller in length, on middle, Washington Sundar works it to the left of mid on for a quick single.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, At the hips, on a back of a length, helped away to deep backward square leg for one.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Gus starts from around the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on the off stump, RJ drops it in front of cover and wants a quick single but the cover fielder is quick to cut down the single.

The second new ball is now available for England. And they have opted for it instantly. The fourth umpire hands over the new Dukes cherry to the on-field umpire, who, in return, gives it to Gus Atkinson (23-3-99-3). He is brought back into the attack and replaces Jamie Overton.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, Full and on off, blocked out by Washington.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, Slower through the air, on the off stump, no turn at all. Washington defends outside the line and gets an inside edge that dribbles beside the strip on the leg side.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, Full and on middle, Washington drives it to cover.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, On middle and leg, defended.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Mid on comes up and Washington Sundar finds the gap! Full and on middle, Washington gets on the front foot and drills it to the right of Jamie Overton at mid on for a boundary.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, Slanting in on middle, on a length, Sundar keeps it out on the leg side.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Short again by Jamie at chest height, at the batter, Sundar rises and nudges it wide of square leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Bangs it in short, over off, Washington hops to punch it away on the off side. Miscues the shot back towards the bowler.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and outside off, slapped away to deep backward point for one.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Going across the left-hander, on a length, Jadeja is a bit tentative on the defence. Gets an outside edge that goes to the right of deep third for a couple of runs.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Fine shot! Jamie Overton bowls an effort ball, on a shortish length, outside off, Jadeja gets on his toes and rides the bounce. Pulls it all along the ground and beats the diving Jacob Bethell at deep square leg to his right. Bethell's trousers almost came loose while diving across the turf.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, This starts a bit wide on off and keeps going further away, on a short of a length, Ravindra Jadeja reaches out but misses.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Coming in with the arm, full and on middle, driven to long on for one.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, On the off stump, eased wide of cover for a single by Sundar.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, Full and on middle, clipped to mid-wicket.

Joe Root to Washington Sundar, Sliding onto the pads, flatter and shorter, Sundar misses the tickle and the ball goes off the pads towards short fine leg, Washington is off for a single before Jadeja sends him back.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Fired in from wide of the crease, on middle, RJ drops it in front of square leg and takes a quick single. With this, Jadeja has completed 500 runs in this Test series. He is currently the third-highest run getter after Gill (754) and Rahul (532).

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and on middle, Jadeja nudges it to the left of mid-wicket and is keen for a single but Sundar sends him back.

Spin replaces spin. Joe Root (3-1-8-0) is brought back into the attack, replacing Jacob Bethell.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, 'Two' is the call and they get it! This seams away off the deck, on a length, on middle, Sundar presents a straight bat for the block but the ball leaves him to catch the outside edge and it rolls to the left of deep backward point for a couple.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, A sharp and quick bumper, around the left shoulder, Washington Sundar drops his wrists and sways away to let the ball go.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, On middle, on the shorter side, Washington plays it to mid-wicket.

Jamie Overton to Washington Sundar, Angled away from the left-hander, on a short of a good length, Sundar stands tall and punches it to the right of deep point for a couple of runs to get off the mark.

Washington Sundar is in at 9 for India.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, OUT! LBW! Jamie Overton breaks through for England! This curves away, on a good length, lands on the middle stump. Dhruv Jurel is opened up in defence. Brings his bat out in front but the ball nips away to go past the outside edge and hit the back pad in the line of the off stump. A loud shout and the finger is raised. Dhruv Jurel reviews but this looks straight. There is no bat and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the off stump. Dhruv takes a review with him and India have now no reviews left. Jurel falls for 34 (46). India are now 323/7 with a lead of 300.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, INDIA LEAD BY 300! On a hard length, on the off stump, Jadeja taps it beside the strip on the leg side and calls Jurel through for a quick single.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Full and outside off, Jurel looks to work it through the off side as he presses forward. Gets it off the outer half to backward point.

Jacob Bethell to Ravindra Jadeja, On the pads, Jadeja clips this full ball to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Looped up, full and outside off, Dhruv drives it to deep cover and picks up a single. The stand moves to 48 off 68 balls.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter and sliding on with the arm, on middle and leg, Jurel tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Short and on middle, this is punched to mid-wicket.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Full and on the off stump, Jurel pushes it back to Bethell.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Around off, on a short of a good length, Jurel pulls it through backward square leg for one more. India lead by 297 runs!

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, On off, on a good length, Jurel dabs it down on the off side.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short ball by Jamie, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja gets on top of it and controls the pull in front of square for a single.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Play and a miss! On a hard length, pushed across the batter, RJ pushes away from his body and is beaten on the outside edge.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Top edge, but Ravindra Jadeja gets away with it! A well-directed bumper from Jamie, and this is higher than the previous one, at the bodyline. Jadeja swivels for the pull, but the ball gets big on him. Gets a top edge that goes in the air but fine of Liam Dawson at deep fine leg for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Dug in short by Overton, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja presses back and pulls it to the right of deep fine leg. Liam Dawson tumbles to his right in the deep and parries the ball towards the converging Jacob Bethell, who mops it up. Jadeja collects a couple.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, At the stumps, full in length, defended.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, This is dropped short, outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it behind square on the off side. Zak Crawley tidies up with a sprint to his left from deep point. Two runs taken.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, On off, a bit of turn, on a length, DJ taps it to cover.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Slower and on middle, pushed to the right of the bowler.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Floated up, fuller and on middle, Dhruv blocks it out.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Short and on off, Jurel goes back and jabs it to mid on.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, On off, on a nagging length, stabbed down on the off side.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Delivers it on a hard length, over middle, RJ gets right behind it.

Jadeja appears visibly annoyed by someone in a red t-shirt directly behind the bowler’s arm and walks towards Kumar Dharmasena to have a chat about it. The men from the ground security are at it and walk towards the man to have a word. Everyone on-air sees the funnier side of it, but we are good to continue for now.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Drifts onto the pads, does Jamie, Jurel flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller and on the off stump, the ball nearly sneaks through. Dhruv gets it off the inner half to the left of deep square leg for a brace.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, On a back of a length, on middle, worked off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Jamie Overton to Dhruv Jurel, Overton goes into the surface, over off, Dhruv Jurel gets on his toes and keeps it out.

Jamie Overton (18-2-74-1) to operate from the Vauxhall End.

Jacob Bethell to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit of turn and bounce, on a nagging length, on leg, RJ gets on the back foot to work it with the turn but is beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the front pad.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Short and on the off stump, punched past cover for one.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Full and on middle, Dhruv defends off the front foot.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Floated up, fuller and down leg, Dhruv Jurel misses out on the sweep. Bethell gets away with one.

Jacob Bethell to Ravindra Jadeja, Drops it short again, on middle, Jadeja helps the pull to deep square leg for one more.

Jacob Bethell to Dhruv Jurel, Short and sliding onto the pads, Dhruv turns it through square leg for a single.

Welcome back for the third and final session of the day, folks! Conditions remain a bit overcast with the floodlights on, but there's a tinge of blue sky in the background as well. Thankfully, rain has stayed away and let's hope it stays that way for this last phase. Remember, this is again an extended session and the play can go until 11.30 pm IST (6 pm GMT). Out walk the umpires and the English players spread out to the field. Ravindra Jadeja, along with Dhruv Jurel are all set to resume India's batting. And we will have a spin to begin as the ball is tossed to Jacob Bethell. Here we go...

... DAY 3, THIRD SESSION ...

India's lead crossed 250, and with Jadeja settled now, he took the baton to stretch the lead further. Partnering with him, Dhruv Jurel too has now made a handy contribution with his unbeaten 25. Spin made a brief return in the form of Root, probably more to provide a breather to the seamers as there were some seriously tired legs in the pace ranks of England in this extended session. With India’s lead now inching towards the 300 mark, the pressure is mounting on England and with the second new ball due in 9 overs, they would aim to wipe out all four wickets in the final session of the day before the score gets into a threatening territory. Play resumes at 8.45 pm IST (3.15 pm GMT). Stay tuned.

However, Jaiswal seemed to be batting on a different surface altogether, showing composure to bring up his sixth Test hundred and help India's lead soar above 200 runs. England will feel they missed opportunities to take more wickets, with several edges flying between the slips and Duckett putting down Jaiswal on 110, adding to their frustrations. Jadeja held through nicely, and they together formed a decent 44-run partnership for the sixth wicket. But Jaiswal was eventually fished out by Tongue mid-session on 118, which gave a bit of glimmer of hope for England. However, they couldn't string quick wickets and partnerships kept building for India.

Gus Atkinson looked the most threatening, removing Shubman Gill with the very first delivery of the session and immediately setting a different tone. Karun Nair joined Jaiswal at the crease but found the going difficult as the English bowlers asked probing questions with just enough assistance from the conditions. Atkinson maintained tight discipline from one end and eventually claimed Nair's wicket as well.

SESSION SUMMARY - 27 Overs, 115 Runs, and 3 Wickets. England did chip away with wickets in this eventful session, but the incoming Indian batters have ensured that there was no big collapse with crucial contributions. But it's remarkable how the change in overhead conditions alters the pitch dynamics. The bright sunshine of the morning gave way to grey clouds in the afternoon, and suddenly the ball began offering more to the bowlers. What had appeared to be a flattened track in the first session now provided movement off the seam and through the air, making the batters more cautious. The lines were fuller than earlier, which allowed the ball to move a bit.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, At the stumps, full in length, Dhruv Jurel brings his wrists into play and clips it through mid-wicket. A tired-looking Jamie Overton sprints to his left from deep square leg to mop it up. Three runs taken. 13 runs off the final over before the break. That will be TEA on Day 3 with India leading by 281 runs.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, On middle and leg, on a short of a length, Jurel knocks it to mid on.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, 300 comes up for India! This squares Dhruv up in defence as this length delivery nips away, on the line of the off stump. The ball goes off the outer half of the bat to the right of gully for a couple of runs.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Short and wide on off, cut straight to point by Jurel.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR MORE! Overcorrection from Tongue as he pulls the length back but the line is too straight, around leg, Jurel swivels and pulls it to the right of deep backward square leg for another boundary.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Lovely stroke! Slightly too full by Josh, on the off stump, Dhruv Jurel is quick to get on the front foot and drives it to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, left alone by Ravindra Jadeja.

Joe Root to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and around leg, Dhruv Jurel flicks it to deep square leg and crosses over.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on middle, driven to long on for a single.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Speared in, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja reaches out in front for the block.

Joe Root to Dhruv Jurel, At the stumps, on a nagging length, Dhruv presses back and nudges it to the right of mid-wicket for a quick single.

Joe Root to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Poor delivery and duly punished! A real loosener from Root, short and wide on off, this keeps low but Jurel stays low with the bounce to cut it past backward point for a boundary.

Spin returns with Joe Root (2-1-1-0) back into the attack. He replaces Gus Atkinson. A slip and leg slip in position for Root.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Angled in, at the hips, Jurel works it towards deep backward square leg. The initial call is for two but Jamie Overton in the deep is quick to his right and keeps the batters down to a single.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, at the toes, Ravindra Jadeja clips it past the man at backward square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Indecision again from Jadeja! On a good length, outside off, Jadeja is late to withdraw his bat for the leave. The ball runs off the face of the bat and goes behind along the ground. Jamie Smith gathers it with a dive to his left.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, This comes back in a bit towards the left-hander, just outside the off stump, Ravindra Jadeja shapes up to play it initially before deciding to leave the ball alone.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched up, on off, RJ presses forward and firms the drive to mid on.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, In the corridor of off, on a good length, Jadeja lets it through.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On middle, on a nagging length, Dhruv tucks it to mid-wicket.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Bashes the hard length, over middle, Dhruv hops and blocks.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Fuller in length, around the off stump, Jurel gets a stride in for the block. Ekes out an inside edge onto the front pad.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, Nipping back in, on a short of a length, on middle, Dhruv stabs it down on the leg side.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Put away! Short and wide on off, at 134 kph, Jurel cashes in on the width. Cuts it through the vacant backward point region for a boundary.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On a hard length, over off, Jurel keeps it out off the back foot.

Oh, dear! Jadeja is down on the ground, grimacing with pain and has called for medical attention. The physio rushes out to tend to Jadeja as he removes his right shoe. He gets a bit of strapping on the right foot and some magic spray is also applied on the bruised area. Jadeja seems alright to continue for now as he puts his shoe back on. But that was a serious impact as the ball landed flush on his front foot.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Smart review by Jadeja! Tongue spears in an inswinging yorker, on off, Ravindra Jadeja tries to dig it out but misses and is struck straight on the right boot as the ball beats the inside edge. An appeal for LBW and Kumar Dharmasena raises his finger. Jadeja, though, is quick to review it and challenge the on-field decision! There is no bat but Ball Tracking saves Jadeja as the impact is outside off.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Pushed outside off, on a length, Jadeja opts to leave it alone.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, On the back of a length, 136 kph, on off, Jadeja rises up and blocks it onto the pitch.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Nips away from the deck on a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja offers no shot.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Length-delivery, outside off, Jadeja leaves.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller and outside off, Jadeja gets on the front foot and pushes it through covers for a couple of runs. Jadeja is keen to rush through for the third and is almost halfway, but is sent back by Jurel on a sharp call as Ollie Pope chases it down in the deep and throws to the keeper.

Jamie Overton (23-3-83-2) is back into the attack. He replaces Josh Tongue.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On off, on a length, blocked out by Jurel.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on middle, Jadeja knocks it to the left of mid on and is off for a quick single.

Jadeja appears distracted by some movement near the sightscreen and promptly signals to the umpires to have it addressed. Good to continue now.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, On a length, on middle, Dhruv flicks it past mid-wicket for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, A mix-up and a direct hit could have been close! This straightens off the deck and kicks up a bit, Jurel is squared up in defence. Gets an outside edge that goes to the right of gully. Dhruv sets off for a single, but Jadeja realises that the ball has not gone wide enough of the man there. Ben Duckett gets to the ball quickly and fires in a throw at the batting end, but misses. Dhruv gets home with the dive.

Gus Atkinson to Dhruv Jurel, At the stumps, on a length, Jurel defends it off the front foot.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, This stays a bit low, on a length, on off, Jadeja works it through backward point for a single.

Gus Atkinson (21-3-92-3) returns for another spell. He replaces Joe Root.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, In the channel on off, on a good length, DJ shoulders arms.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, Keeps it on a hard length, on middle, Jurel waits back and keeps it out.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, A short ball, over middle, Dhruv ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Dhruv Jurel, On a good length at the sticks, Jurel gets right behind it.

Dhruv Jurel is the next man in at 8.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! TAKEN! Yashasvi Jaiswal holes out on a shot he has been really productive at! Tongue bangs it in short, around off, Jaiswal hops and gets on top of it. Slaps it hard and flat but fails to get it wide enough of deep backward point. Jamie Overton comes in off the ropes and slides in front. Gets his hands under the ball to scoop it and completes a fine catch. Jaiswal walks off to a standing ovation. He departs for 118 (164). Gets a good reception from the crowd at The Oval as he walks back to the pavilion. India are 273/6, leading by 250 runs.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, On a shortish length, over off, Ravindra rises on the toes and guides it through backward point for one. India's lead is now 250!

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Around off, a full ball, Yashasvi stabs it down.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around off, Jaiswal hammers it but Ben Duckett does well at cover to cut it off with a dive to his left.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy delivery, very full, on middle, knocked to long on for one.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Attacking the front pad, RJ brings his bat out in front to keep it out.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, fuller and on middle, flicked to mid-wicket.

Joe Root to Ravindra Jadeja, Darted in from around the wicket, on middle, Jadeja defends off the front foot.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fractionally wide on off, on the shorter side, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays leg side and cuts it firmly wide of deep backward point. Jamie Overton in the deep sprints and slides to his left to save the boundary. Two runs taken. The third umpire is summoned to confirm whether Overton has done a clean job. And yes, he has.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aimed at the sticks again, on a length, Jaiswal blocks it out.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tighter line, full and at the stumps, Yashasvi gets right behind it.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Josh Tongue bends his back and goes short, outside off, Yashasvi reaches out to play the ramp but fails to connect.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, On a back of a length, on off, Jadeja hops back and works it wide of cover for a single.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and around the off stump, Jadeja gets forward for the block.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower from Root, at the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is bowled with a round-arm action, on a length, on off, Yashasvi clears his front leg and looks to force it away. Mistimes the shot to mid off.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drags the length back a bit, on middle, Jaiswal stabs it down.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on the off stump, Jaiswal defends it off the front foot.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, More loop on this one, fuller and on middle, Yashasvi firms the drive down the deck where Joe Root dives to his right to make the stop.

Joe Root to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From around the wicket, tossed up, full and on middle, blocked out.

And Ollie Pope finally turns towards spin. Joe Root is brought into the attack. He replaces Jamie Overton.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Another one from Josh which is down leg, on a length, Jadeja flicks but misses.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR BYES! Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Jadeja is beaten on the tickle as the ball keeps going down leg. Jamie Smith stands no chance as the ball goes well wide of him.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, On the fuller side, at the stumps, knocked to mid on by RJ.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This nips back a bit, at 133 kph, on a good length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi gets back and inside the line. Helps it down to deep fine leg for one.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it on the line of the off stump, on a length, Jaiswal covers the line and defends.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fine stop! On a hard length, around the off stump, Jaiswal rides the bounce and steers it towards gully where Ben Duckett dives to his left and prevents the ball from going past him.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller in length, outside off, inviting the drive, Jadeja resists and lets the ball go.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Good response from Overton! Jamie goes wide on the crease and angles it in, on a good length, in the channel on off, Ravindra is better off leaving this alone but ends up pushing at the ball a bit. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! In complete control this time! Jamie Overton errs in line as this is short and wide on off, Jadeja gets on top of the bounce and glides it down towards the vacant deep third region for a four. India's lead is now 240!

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, At 138 kph, a bumper from Overton at the left shoulder, Jadeja ducks under it.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, On the off stump, on a good length, Ravindra stabs it down on the off side.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Edged away! Jamie bashes the hard length, around the off stump, Jadeja rises with the bounce and fends at the delivery away from his body. Gets an outside edge that flies wide of the lone man at slip. Joe Root leaps to his left but stands no chance.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Closer to the off stump, on a good length, Jaiswal shuffles to cover the off stump and holds his bat high to let the ball pass.

Josh Tongue to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is in the channel on off, on a nagging length, YJ makes the leave.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Honing in on the off stump, RJ presses forward and keeps his bat close to the front pad for the block. The ball rolls off the inner half beside the strip on the leg side for one.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length, on off, Jadeja taps it down on the off side.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and down leg, Jadeja stays inside the line but fails to lay any bat on the flick.

Josh Tongue to Ravindra Jadeja, Sprayed down leg, on a length, Jadeja misses out on the tickle. Jamie Smith does well to get around and make the stop with his outstretched right glove.

Gus Atkinson has been given a breather after a long 7-over spell. Josh Tongue (19-3-77-1) is back on.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Low full toss, on middle, Jadeja tries to close the bat face and work it away on the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge to the right of mid off and Jadeja sets off for a quick single.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jamie nails the yorker, on middle, Jaiswal squezes it out wide of gully for a single.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Was that a chance? The reaction from the English players suggests so. With a leg gully in place, Overton aims it at the pads, on a good length, Jaiswal tickles it but fails to play it wide enough. Ben Duckett dives to his left there and sticks out his left hand but the ball does not stick in his palm. The plan almost came to fruition for England.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Drifting onto the pads, on a length, Jadeja helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a short of a length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi nudges it through square leg for a single.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From around the wicket, angled into the left-hander, Jaiswal tucks it down off the pads towards leg gully.

DRINKS BREAK! Not sure if the surface has quite returned to its earlier behaviour, but England have certainly been a lot better with their lengths. Ever since Gus Atkinson struck with the very first ball of the session to dismiss Shubman Gill, the hosts have shown renewed energy. Yashasvi Jaiswal, though a touch nervy while approaching his hundred, weathered the storm and now holds the key for India as they look to keep the scoreboard ticking. Gus Atkinson has bowled 7 overs on the trot and might have an over or two left in him in this spell, so Josh Tongue, who most likely will be the one to replace Gus, will have to show similar control. The tourists have managed to add 57 runs in 13 overs so far. Jamie Overton to continue after the break.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR BYES! Misses his radar this time, does Gus Atkinson. Slides it way down leg on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja lets it pass and the ball beats Jamie Smith's dive to his right before racing behind to the deep fine leg fence.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, BEAUTY! Swings in late from outside off, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja gets forward to defend, but just drags his bat close to the body to leave.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length, on off, Jadeja presses ahead and stabs it on the pitch.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Keeps the stumps into play, does Gus Atkinson. Full and on middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it across to mid-wicket. No Ball called as Gus Atkinson has overstepped!

Gus Atkinson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fired onto the pads, on a full length, Yashasvi Jaiswal misses to clip to the leg side. The ball brushes the front pad and runs behind to deep fine leg. They get a leg bye.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja steers it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length, outside off, Jadeja drops his wrists down to leave.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushes it across off, on a length, YJ first shapes to play the square cut, but then aborts to play at it.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Overton uses the wider angle and pitches it full and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pins the gap between cover and mid off. Ollie Pope sprints after it to the deep and manages to chase it before the ropes. Three taken.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller in length, swinging away from off, Ravindra Jadeja gets on top of the ball and blocks it out to cover.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the back foot and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

Jamie Overton to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angling outside off, on a length, Jaiswal lets it be.

Jamie Overton to Ravindra Jadeja, Short, into the pitch, on the leg stump. Ravindra Jadeja fends it off his gloves, to the leg side for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, The length is shortened straightaway and Jaiswal blocks off the back foot.

Gus Atkinson to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! PUNISHED! Gus Atkinson fires fuller and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal hammers it off the middle of the bat and gets through the cover and mid off gap for a boundary. Right after playing the shot, he clutches his left leg. Seemingly just overstretched his hammy in the process.