Day three of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval hinges on Yashasvi Jaiswal, as India looks to build on its 52-run lead with the young opener holding strong on 51 not out.
India Seeks to Extend Lead on Day 3
As play resumes, all eyes are on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is carrying India’s hopes with a crucial half-century already under his belt. The left-handed batsman was given two lifelines on Friday, and India will be keen for him to make England pay for those dropped chances.
India currently holds a valuable 52-run lead, a significant advantage in this high-stakes Test match. The goal for Shubman Gill’s team will be to consolidate this lead and put England under sustained pressure.
Recap: Day 2’s Early Setbacks and Strategic Plays
Day two saw India face early challenges, losing KL Rahul for 7 and Sai Sudharsan for 11. However, nightwatchman Akash Deep played a sensible innings, ensuring no further wickets fell before stumps.
The day’s play was also affected by rain and eventually ended early due to bad light. Interestingly, England’s stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, made a tactical decision not to bowl for an additional 15 minutes when offered by the umpires. This was likely a move to prevent Jaiswal, who excels against spin, from plundering more runs as only spinners could have been used in the poor light conditions.
The Series on the Line: High Stakes at The Oval
This fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is more than just another match; it’s the decider. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1, making this clash at The Oval absolutely crucial for both teams.
Both sides are contending with key player absences. India is without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, while England misses their regular captain, Ben Stokes.
Team Line-ups for the Decisive Test
Here are the playing XIs for both teams:
India (Playing XI):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (w), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
England (Playing XI):
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
- India starts Day 3 with a 52-run lead.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal is crucial, batting on 51 not out.
- England leads the series 2-1, making this the decisive match.
- Ollie Pope’s tactical decision to deny extra overs highlighted Jaiswal’s threat against spin.
The action on Day 3 promises to be intense as both teams vie for control in this pivotal series finale.
Day three of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval hinges on Yashasvi Jaiswal, as India looks to build on its 52-run lead with the young opener holding strong on 51 not out.
India Seeks to Extend Lead on Day 3
As play resumes, all eyes are on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is carrying India’s hopes with a crucial half-century already under his belt. The left-handed batsman was given two lifelines on Friday, and India will be keen for him to make England pay for those dropped chances.
India currently holds a valuable 52-run lead, a significant advantage in this high-stakes Test match. The goal for Shubman Gill’s team will be to consolidate this lead and put England under sustained pressure.
Recap: Day 2’s Early Setbacks and Strategic Plays
Day two saw India face early challenges, losing KL Rahul for 7 and Sai Sudharsan for 11. However, nightwatchman Akash Deep played a sensible innings, ensuring no further wickets fell before stumps.
The day’s play was also affected by rain and eventually ended early due to bad light. Interestingly, England’s stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, made a tactical decision not to bowl for an additional 15 minutes when offered by the umpires. This was likely a move to prevent Jaiswal, who excels against spin, from plundering more runs as only spinners could have been used in the poor light conditions.
The Series on the Line: High Stakes at The Oval
This fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is more than just another match; it’s the decider. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1, making this clash at The Oval absolutely crucial for both teams.
Both sides are contending with key player absences. India is without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, while England misses their regular captain, Ben Stokes.
Team Line-ups for the Decisive Test
Here are the playing XIs for both teams:
India (Playing XI):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (w), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
England (Playing XI):
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
- India starts Day 3 with a 52-run lead.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal is crucial, batting on 51 not out.
- England leads the series 2-1, making this the decisive match.
- Ollie Pope’s tactical decision to deny extra overs highlighted Jaiswal’s threat against spin.
The action on Day 3 promises to be intense as both teams vie for control in this pivotal series finale.
