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August 2, 2025

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Ind vs Eng 5th Test Day 3 Live Updates: India back in the game with 200 runs lead against England

The ongoing series between India and England could be described as perfect pendulum where the momentum is swinging in both ways and no one could figure out who is leading the scenario.

Talking about latest development, while the time of writing India have scored 189 runs at the loss of 4 wickets with 166 runs lead if India needs to do well they need to make sure the lead crosses more than 350 runs mark based on that they could tough time to English batters.

It has been competitive series so far and credit should be given Indian team who have worked hard behind the scenes to make this entity extremely successful.

Shubhman Gill lead Indian team have played best cricket so far in all the matches gone by, and they should be extremely proud with that performance all they need to do is take this one step further and win last test match against England and make sure things get shifted in Indian team favor.

Talking about the entire highlight of this test match could be categorized in few parts which include:

1. India once again lost the toss making 15 losing streak tally, England invited them to bat first it was pretty daunting pitch to score runs in Oval considering green top wicket and weather conditions.

2. India somehow manage to score 224 runs in their first innings credit goes to Karun Nair who scored 50 runs and received support from Washington Sundar.

3. Eventually England team have managed to score 247 runs in their first innings, and credit should be given to Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna who picked 4 wickets each and made sure England doesn’t have extended lead.

4. Finally when Indian team came out to bat, early explosive Knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswalt complemented by KL Rahul enabled India to extend their lead.

5. However KL Rahul couldn’t sustain longer and got dismissed in 1st slips, it was all down to Sai Sudharshan and Yashasvi Jaiswal to build this longer but the former got dismissed when the ball didn’t catch adaptable heights due to uneven bounce on the pitch in the end it was too late for him to react and he was dismissed despite taking review.

6. Jaiswal was later joined by Akash deep as the latter was send as nigh watchmen, he surpassed all the expectations and scored 66 runs before getting dismissed.

7. Shubhman Gill was expected to prolong even further and score more runs but he failed to do in the mddle.

8. Credit should be given to English bowlers including the likes of- G Atkinson, Tongue who complemented each other brilliantly to clinch wickets and make sure they stay ahead of their competitors.

9. Overall the series have been tight lipped and these two powerhouse teams have been brilliant and deserve praise for pulling up quality cricket on the execution day.

10. The Quality of contest have been exceptional also inexperience batting lineup from Men in Blue have still faced the daunting challenge against English Lions so the series would be iconic but it will all depend of how well Indian team plays in last test match and seal the series against England.

Important Questions(FAQ):

Q-1: Why is the India vs England Test series being described as a “perfect pendulum”?

Answer: This series has been unpredictable, with momentum swinging constantly between both teams. Neither India nor England has established long-term dominance, making it a tightly contested battle. At every point, just when one team appears to take the lead, the other fights back. This back-and-forth momentum has kept fans guessing and made every session of cricket meaningful.

Q-2: How did India fare in their first innings, and who were the key contributors?

Answer: India struggled in their first innings after losing the toss again, making it 15 tosses lost in a row. Playing on a green top wicket at The Oval, India managed to post 224 runs. Karun Nair’s resilient 50 and support from Washington Sundar were critical in helping the team reach that total. The challenging pitch conditions and the overcast weather made batting very tough.

Q-3: How did England respond in their first innings, and who shone for India with the ball?

Answer: England took a slight lead by scoring 247 runs in their first innings. However, it was the Indian pace attack led by Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna that ensured England victory . Both bowlers picked up four wickets each, applying pressure and preventing England from building a large first-innings lead.

Q-4: What was significant about India’s second innings and who impressed the most?

Answer: India’s second innings was much stronger, thanks to explosive starts by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Despite KL Rahul’s dismissal in the slips, the innings gained momentum. Sai Sudharsan tried to build a stand with Jaiswal but fell to a low bounce delivery. A major surprise came from nightwatchman Akash Deep, who defied expectations and scored 66 crucial runs. These performances helped India stretch their lead, which at the time of writing was 166 runs with four wickets down.

Q-5: How have the bowlers from both sides performed in this Test?

Answer: Bowling has been the standout feature throughout the match. On the English side, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue bowled in tandem with smart strategies and consistent line-lengths to take timely wickets. For India, Siraj and Prasidh Krishna led from the front with disciplined pace bowling. The match has showcased the depth and talent in both bowling lineups.

Q-6: What is at stake for India in the final Test and what could decide the outcome?

Answer: With the series on the line, India needs to convert their current lead into a total of over 350 runs to put significant pressure on the English batters. The inexperienced yet determined Indian batting lineup has already shown resilience. If they can put up a strong target and follow it up with disciplined bowling, they have a great chance to win this final Test and seal the series in their favor.

Till the time of Writing, Jaiswal scored 100 and ensured that India extend their lead further in the game, with support from Nair and Jaiswal, India have managed to score 223 runs at the loss of 4 wickets which means extending the lead 200 runs.