NEW DELHI: India and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test of the series, set to begin on Thursday at the Kennington Oval in London. With England holding a 2-1 lead, India will be aiming to level the series and avoid a defeat.
Following an inconsistent outing in Manchester, India have some important selection decisions to make. While the batters stepped up with a strong recovery, the bowling attack lacked sharpness. Debutant Anshul Kamboj struggled with pace and control, and the rest of the bowlers failed to sustain pressure on the English batters.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As the team looks to strengthen its bowling options, changes are expected. With Rishabh Pant ruled out due to injury, Dhruv Jurel is likely to return as wicketkeeper in a straightforward swap.
England, meanwhile, will be frustrated after failing to close out the series in Manchester despite dominating large phases of the match. One of their key concerns heading into the final Test is managing their pace attack. Both Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes have played all four Tests so far, and with fatigue and workload in mind, England are expected to rotate their bowlers.
Compounding their challenges is the absence of captain Ben Stokes, who has been ruled out of the Oval Test with a shoulder injury. Ollie Pope will step in as stand-in skipper, and England have announced four changes to their playing XI.
Confirmed on Wednesday, England’s reshuffled side includes Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue.
Head-to-Head: India vs England in Test Matches
Matches played: 140
India wins: 36
England wins: 53
Draws: 51
Head-to-Head: India vs England in Test Matches at The Oval
Matches played: 14
India wins: 2
England wins: 5
Draws: 7
IND vs ENG 5th Test 2025: Match Date, Time, and Venue Details
When will the 5th Test between India and England take place?The fifth and final Test of the series will begin on July 31.
Where will the ENG vs IND 5th Test be played?The match will be held at The Oval Stadium in London.
What time does the India vs England 5th Test start?Live action from the fifth Test will begin at 3:30 PM IST.
What time is the toss for the 5th Test on July 31?The toss between India’s Shubman Gill and England’s stand-in captain Ollie Pope will take place at 3:00 PM IST.
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