England need 35 to win astonishing final Test

The Kia Oval, Day 4, of the Fifth Rothesay Test, is the fifth one.

India 224 (Nair 57, Atkinson 5-33, Tongue 3-57) &amp, 396 (Jaiswal 118, Tongue 5-125)

England 247 (Crawley 64, Krishna 4-62, Siraj 4-86) &amp, 339-6 (Brook 111, Root 105)

India needs four wickets, and England needs 35 for victory.

After a barely plausible fourth day was halted by rain and bad light, England must now defeat India by 35 more runs with four wickets in hand.

When the final hour of play was completely destroyed by the weather, England made it 339-6 in a scene of incredible tension and in a raucous atmosphere at The Oval.

England’s initial defeat to England was a foreshadowing sultan’s centuries, but an epic finale was delivered by India’s top seamers.

In mid-off, Brook miscued Akash Deep, Jacob Bethell was bowled for a wild hack, and Root was poking him for 105.

With 37 required, Jamie Overton and Jamie Smith from Surrey were playing at home. Chris Woakes prepared to bat after missing since the first day due to a rumored dislocated shoulder.

As Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna called in one last effort, Smith and Overton struggled to lay bat on ball. The indicator barely moved.

When the umpires decided the light wasn’t sufficient, Overton had just survived a review for being caught behind Krishna.

Perhaps it’s only fitting that this unforgettable series is decided on the final day, after seven weeks of drama, needle, and outstanding cricket.

This Test should already be won, in the opinion of both sides. One of the most incredible sports you could ever imagine, one that swung this way and that, and ended with neither side truly holding an advantage, makes it possible that it is not.

Root and Brook’s counter-attacking partnership of 195 kept England fans dancing as they approached each milestone. The Yorkshiremen appeared to have set up their second-best run chase of all time and the second-best run chase of any team on this ground.

India’s roaring back speaks volumes about their spirit, the tireless work of their seamers, and the enthusiasm of their wonderful supporters. The touring players repeatedly shook their heads and kissed the badge on their shirts while looking at their fans.

The conclusion of the game is more likely to benefit England. India appeared to have the ability to take a wicket with every ball before the stoppage. However, a night off gives the visiting seamers the chance to get up early on Monday morning, with a brand-new ball in hand just over four overs away.

Ben Duckett looked a key player for England overnight, leading only to score 54 against Krishna. 102 – 3 Olivia Pope left England as she did everything. India was on course.

Brook, however, had the audacity and ability to defend. Root is a master at leading Test chases, having survived a difficult lbw review from Krishna on three. They first halted India’s momentum before acing a weary attack in better batting conditions than any other time of the match.

Brook only had eight of his 18 balls before a pulled four and lofted an off-side six off Akash Deep brought it to life. A crucial chance was presented to Brook in the following over, which was 19-over. Krishna is at the top of the world, Siraj is beneath, and time is still in the background. Siraj jumped onto the rope after taking the catch.

Root played his signature handsome drives while Brook frequently heaved through the on side. For Brook’s 91-ball century, which was edged by spinner Washington Sundar, the crowd resurrected.

Brook lost his bat and wicket during a dance at Deep, and Root went to tea on 98. The players resurrected in the sunshine and roared back to where they had at his 39th Test hundred. Root celebrated by putting on one of Thorpe’s signature white headbands and gazing at the sky during a match dedicated to Graham Thorpe’s life.

After being tortured for his five of 31 balls, Bethell eventually tried to bowl Krishna while he was a cricket player for his first home test.

Perhaps the fans’ cheers during what turned out to be the final moments will remain a constant memory of this heart-stopping day.

Since India finished third overall in this Test without a seamer, Siraj, Krishna, and Deep had to do almost all of the bowling. Uncertainty surrounds their determination to put England under such great pressure, but they were undoubtedly motivated by the conviction of their supporters.

The ball remained stationary for the majority of day four, unlike it had throughout the previous three days. With the exception of a few drops of low bounce, the pitch appeared flat. Siraj and Krishna suddenly started talking to the old ball after tea.

Smith and Overton hid from the world. Every delivery had the potential to yield a wicket. The body was either struck or missed by the England batters. Twenty-seven balls of play and two runs, including a leg bye, were combined by the seventh-wicket duo.

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena had plenty of time to get twitchy about the light during the review of the catch behind off Overton. After a heavy shower, the players were advised to leave before the 18:42 BST cutoff.

In a tribute to Graham Thorpe, he writes, “I wish I had it in my pocket right away. At tea, I placed it there. He has had a significant impact on the game as a player, coach, mentor, and friend in this country.