ENG vs IND 5th Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal powers India to 75/2 at stumps

Karun Nair, Washington Sundar fell soon as India were bowled out for 224 in the first innings. England folded for 247.

ENG vs IND 5th Test, Day 2: India have closed Day 2 at 75/2 with a 52-run lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with an unbeaten 51 before bad light ended the day. England took a 23-run lead after folding for 247 with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bagging four wickets each. After a rain-curtailed Day 1 where only 64 overs were possible, India Cricket Team were bundled out for 224 with Karun Nair falling for 57 and Washington Sundar for 26. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley dominated with a 92-run opening stand, but then, India took control. Duckett fell for 43 to Akash Deep while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Crawley for 64. Prasidh and Siraj combined to cut England down to 215/7 at tea. England are a batter short as Chris Woakes has been ruled out with a shoulder injury.

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Day 2 at the Oval will be a moving day. India, at 204/6, aim to build a competitive total to keep their series-levelling hopes alive. Karun Nair’s dogged 52 and Washington Sundar’s composed 19 have given India a foothold. But England’s seamers, led by Gus Atkinson (2/31), will look to strike early. With Chris Woakes potentially sidelined due to a shoulder injury, England’s bowling depth will take a hit. They will rely on Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton to maintain pressure.

The pitch, offering seam movement and swing on Day 1, may ease slightly, favouring batters if India can weather the early storm. Nair and Sundar are the last batting pair before the tail-enders come in. Hence, the two will play a crucial role. England, under Ollie Pope’s captaincy, will aim to restrict India below 300 to gain a first-innings advantage. Weather interruptions, with a 90% chance of rain, could disrupt play, making every over critical. Expect a tactical battle as both teams vie for control in this series decider.

Oval Pitch Report Day 2

The Oval pitch on Day 2 is expected to remain bowler-friendly, particularly for seamers. It offered significant lateral movement and swing on Day 1 due to its 8mm grass cover and overcast conditions. Historically, the surface flattens out on Days 2 and 3, providing good bounce and carry for batters who survive the early spells. Pacers will still find assistance with the new ball, but consistency in line and length is key, as seen with Gus Atkinson’s success.

Spinners are unlikely to play a major role yet, though footmarks may develop later. Since 2019, average scores at The Oval have been under 300 across innings, indicating a balanced track that rewards disciplined bowling and patient batting. India’s batters, led by Nair and Sundar, will aim to capitalise if conditions ease slightly.

London Weather Report

The weather forecast for Day 2 at The Oval predicts broken intervals of rain in the afternoon, with cloudy conditions dominating. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 24°C, with humidity around 88% and wind speeds up to 13 km/h. While a full day’s play is possible, periodic showers could interrupt proceedings, impacting team strategies and potentially favouring the side bowling first.

ENG vs IND Live Streaming Details

The England vs India 5th Test will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website. For real-time updates, ESPNcricinfo provides live scores and ball-by-ball commentary. In the UK, coverage is available on Sky Sports, with streaming on the Sky Go app.

ENG vs IND Playing 11

• England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes (doubtful, shoulder injury), Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
• India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj