🏏 Clash at The Oval: India vs England 5th Test Live Blog – Day 2 Drama Unfolds!
🏟️ Match Overview
- Match: India vs England – 5th Test
- Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025
- Venue: The Oval, London
- Series Status: England leads 2‑1 – India must win to level the series
- Current Day: Day 2
🔄 Day 1 Recap
India ended Day 1 at 204/6, with Karun Nair (52)* holding strong while the top order collapsed under English seam pressure.
🚨 Major Development on Day 2
- Injury Blow: England’s fast bowler Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the Test with a right shoulder injury. (Reuters)
- Controversy: Umpire Dharmasena faced scrutiny over a potential misjudged inside-edge DRS call.
🧨 Live Drama: Day 2 Begins
India’s innings saw a quick end on Day 2:
- Final Score: 224 all out
- Star with the ball: England's Gus Atkinson ripped through the lower order with figures of 4/33
- Pitch: Overcast, swinging conditions aided the seamers
England came out to bat and started cautiously at 9/0 as of the latest update.
📺 Live Scorecard
IND vs ENG 🏏 Live Score
India: 278/4 (65.3 ov)
England: Yet to Bat
Live - Day 1, Session 3
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📌 Note: This will automatically update as the match progresses.
🔥 Highlights So Far
- India’s middle-order faltered despite Karun Nair’s gritty 52*
- Gus Atkinson stunned India with pace and movement
- England’s top order has begun with solid defense in overcast conditions
- Woakes’ injury weakens England’s bowling but Atkinson steps up
📊 Key Stats Snapshot
| Key Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Karun Nair | 52* (India's top scorer) |
| Gus Atkinson | 4/33 (Bowling brilliance) |
| India’s Total | 224 all out |
| England Score | 9/0 (Start of innings) |
🔮 What to Expect Next?
- Can India strike early to keep the pressure alive?
- Will England’s top order take control of the Test?
- Can Atkinson continue his fiery form with the bat too?
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🏁 Summary
- England are off to a confident start in their innings
- India all out for 224 after Day 2 morning collapse
- Series still hanging — can India bounce back with the ball?
👉 Stay tuned here for every ball, every wicket, and every turning moment!