Day 4 of the fifth and final test from the Anderson-Retulkar-Trophy Was nothing less than cinema. With 324 runs to climb, England started their pursuit in a composed way. But what followed in the second session was absolutely massacre with the bat. In the meantime, Indian bowlers showed some fight in the last session and offered a small spark of hope for the visitors.
Joe Root brings England closer to the victory, but India keeps hope alive
Until the tea, England looked the happier side with victory good in the view of 317 for 47. But the Indian bowlers returned with renewed energy, determined to keep the game alive. After Joe Root Brought his 39th test century, the momentum shifted briefly. The batters of England began to struggle under pressure, and Jacob BethelL, who fought for 31 balls, was eventually bent for only 5.
A few overs later the big blow came when the root was rejected Prasidh krishnaLeave the oval crowd stunned. With only 35 runs needed and over four more wickets, India switched on the field and set up the intensity. The visitors made it clear that they would not easily hand over the game and set up a tense last passage.
Harry Brook’s Blazing Century puts England on the oval in the commissioning point
On the early game of day 4 in the oval, Harry Brook was central With an excellent century that confirmed the pursuit of England. After having fallen at the age of 19, Brook took advantage of the postponement and the Indian Bowlers attacked aggressively, and 111 runs reached only 98 balls with 12 four and 2 Sixes. His self -assured and powerful batting brought England in a strong position, especially when he navigated through the disciplined bowling attack of India.
Next to him, Ollie Pope offered steady support, fight hard to keep his land in the midst of pressure. Despite India’s efforts, in particular of bowlers such as Akash Deep And Prasidh, Brook’s innings changed the momentum and pushed England closer to their target.
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This is how fans responded:
#AsKSLAR
What a great effort of all 3 fast bowlers. They literally removed the opportunities from nowhere. Everything can happen tomorrow #Indvseng– Barun Kumar (@Barunnitb) August 3, 2025
Called from day 4 in Oval because of poor light and rain.
India needs 4 wickets and England still needs 35 runs to win. What a test competition that is being performed. Decision is announced day 5. Keep coordinating. We will win #Engvind #Indvseng pic.twitter.com/oicmt18S1T
– Vinod Vishwakarma (@we_knowd) August 3, 2025
All 5 tests end on the 5th day
What a blockbuster series #Engvind #Indvseng– Crick update (@maulikchahahan13) August 3, 2025
💯 In the latest innings of the test competition by Harry Brook, there is a play that you respect everywhere.
– Irfan Pathan (@Irfanpathan) August 3, 2025
An excellent comeback from Indian bowlers….
Prasidh krishna 🤌
Siraj 🤌…
I hope India will manage tomorrow 🤞#Indvseng– Rishi (@Rishiro264) August 3, 2025
India had an outisd chance that it would have disappeared until the end today while the crowd was behind. Tomorrow it will not be the same intensity and it is more important that the use of a heavy role will alleviate the pitch.#Engvind
– Arjun4u (@Arjun4U1) August 3, 2025
🚨 Fifth test goes to the last day 🚨
– This is absolute cinema. 🎯
5 days in the 1st test, 2nd test, 3rd test, 4th test and 5th test 🤯 One of the craziests ever in history. pic.twitter.com/kdrvenssnq
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 3, 2025
Cricket Gyaan: What a fantastic day of test cricket: @root66 Is an all time, Harry Brookes is on his way to grow up the next English. If England wins, this will be one of their best ever. If India wins, it would be appropriate: 2-2 is a reasonable result for a complete …
– Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 3, 2025
Why was there no activity of soil staff to erase the rainwater after the rain had stopped? Deliberate postponing so that England will get the benefit of the role tomorrow?! #Engvind
– Sahil Prakash (@Sahil_Prakash) August 3, 2025
What a test match! 🏏
Stumps on day 4: England 339/6, only need 35 points to win with 4 wickets in hand!
Joe Root’s Ton gave them hope, but India hit back late!
Nail biting day 5 Wait for 🔥#Engvind #Testcricket #Ortoot #Crickettwitter– Haris Mahmoud (@Harrisma73708878) August 3, 2025
It is the route of prasidh 💥
And we believe 💪erson#Whistlepoden #Engvind
📷: BCCI pic.twitter.com/NBM3U801NY– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) August 3, 2025
Day 5 Wait for the Kennington Oval – with England that needs 35 runs and India needs 4 wickets#Cricket #Engvind #5thtest #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/lsqone9p1l
– crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) August 3, 2025
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