Eng vs Ind [WATCH]: Kl Rahul is the victim of an unhappy dismissal on day 1 of the oval test

The long -awaited fifth and final test between England And India Started on Thursday at the Ovaal in London. English captain Ben Stokeswhich is excluded from this test due to a shoulder injury, was replaced by the rudder Ollie Pope. Pope won the Worp and chose to first bowlen under favorable conditions for seaters and the decision immediately paid dividends. The tempo attack of England struck early and struck two Indian batters in the first 15.1 overs to put the visitors under pressure from the start.

Kl Rahul’s unhappy dismissal in the oval test

KL satisfiedwho looked solid and determined against the new ball, suffered a heartbreaking resignation. Confronted Chris WoakesRahul experienced a rear delivery that shone in it and climbed unexpectedly. In an attempt to cut the ball, he found it too close to his body and forced him in a hurried battle. The result was disastrous – Rahul cut it back on his stumps and ended a little too early a promising innings. His resignation was a big blow to India, especially given the early wickets lost.

Here is the video:

Chris Woakes strikes! 🔥

Kl Rahul chops and leaves for 14.

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Rahul’s Wicket again emphasized the moving battle between him and Chris Woakes in this series. Their numbers so far:

• Innings: 9
• Balls confronted: 255
• Runs scored: 141
• Dismissed: 3
• Average: 47
• False Schot percentage: 14.5%

Although Rahul has shown largely patience and skills against Woakes, the English sailor laughed at several times, including this crucial breakthrough in the oval.

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Series situation: must-win collision for India

England led the series of five games 2-1 and gave them the upper hand to enter the decision maker. A victory in this test will achieve a series of victory for the hosts, while India has no choice but to fight back with a victory to deliver the series. With high commitment, a change in captain for England and asked drama on day 1, this test was set up for an exciting finish.

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