IND vs ENG LIVE Cricket Score, 5th Test Day 5 Updates: England need 35 runs to win vs India in London
Chasing 374 runs, England were in a bit of a pickle at 106/3; however, Harry Brook and Joe Root launched the counter-attack to push India on the back foot, and despite Mohammed Siraj 's lion-hearted effort in the morning session, England managed to take a dominant position. But late in the day, Prasidh Krishna scalped two more wickets to help India have one foot in the door.
After losing the first Test in Leeds, India managed to level the series in Edgbaston. But England managed to take back the lead after a close win at Lord's, and the Old Trafford Test ended up in a draw. If India can pick the remaining four scalps, they will have a chance to end the series 2-2.
Mohammed Siraj-inspired India refuse to die, Oval Test, series heading for thriller Day 5
Mohammad Siraj conjured a series of magical deliveries to inspire his team-mate Prasidh Krishna. (AP Photo)
Despite England's Joe Root and Harry Brook scoring centuries, India refused to give up. The match reached a thrilling climax with England needing fewer than 40 runs to win. The Indian crowd and players, particularly Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, rallied. Krishna took the crucial wicket of Root with 37 runs still needed. The game became a nail-biting affair with India's bowlers dominating and England's lower order struggling. The day's play ended with England needing 35 more runs, leaving the series alive for another day. (Read more from Sandeep Dwivedi)
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