England's hopes of a dramatic series win against India suffered a late setback as Zak Crawley fell just before stumps on day four of the fifth Test. Chasing a formidable target of 374, England reached 107-2 before Crawley was dismissed for 73, leaving the hosts with a mountain to climb on the final day.
A Nail-Biting Final Day Ahead
The match hangs in the balance after an enthralling day of cricket at The Oval. Crawley's aggressive innings had given England a glimmer of hope, but his departure to a sharp catch by Virat Kohli off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling has tilted the momentum back towards India.
England's Uphill Battle
With Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow at the crease, England still have firepower to chase down the remaining 267 runs. However, the deteriorating pitch and India's potent bowling attack make this a Herculean task. The visitors will be favourites to clinch the series unless England can produce a miraculous performance on day five.
Series on a Knife-Edge
This gripping finale caps off what has been an evenly contested series between two of cricket's heavyweight nations. The result will have significant implications for both teams' positions in the World Test Championship standings.
