India (224 & 396) hold off England (247 & 367) to seal a thrilling 6-run win in the fifth Test to level the series at 2-2

[Devadwal]

Useless wickets. Game is already gone

 

[JibranAnsari]

2-2
2-1
3-1

All three results are possible.

2-1 ? Tied?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

2-1 ? Tied?

Yeah.

 

[sweep_shot]

36 to win. 3 wickets in hand.

Come on, England. Finish the job.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Bethell killed the momentum of the chase, Runs had to be scored from both end but he was just mistiming everything till he was dismissed and Root followed.

 

[CricVet]

2-2
2-1
3-1

All three results are possible.

2-1 will give many a heart attack

 

[pillionrider]

Im sure root is upset at india giving him another century and allowing him to score 537 runs this series

It was a terrible shot. He just cracked under pressure. Had multiple LBW shouts after Brook went. So long as Brook was around, Root was confortable. Just accept it. He has a great average in run chases. Will need to take a closer look at who was helping him maybe there

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Just goes to show what an innings Brook played today.

 

[boomboomcheema]

England need boundaries, these struggling singles won't do it .a dismissal will come soon..

 

[CricVet]

Indians are good at surgery when it is not their own

 

[mominsaigol]

It was a terrible shot. He just cracked under pressure. Had multiple LBW shouts after Brook went. So long as Brook was around, Root was confortable. Just accept it. He has a great average in run chases. Will need to take a closer look at who was helping him maybe there

Keep telling yourself that. Delusion doesnt have a limit

 

[boomboomcheema]

Jamie Smith the new Bethell now, waiting for his dismissal.

 

[CricVet]

too many half cock shots by Eng lately due to lack of confidence. The ball has been moving quite a bit in the last 30 minutes

 

[CricVet]

Siraj and Krishna have done well. Let see how long they can sustain the energy. Tired legs may open the door for Eng

 

[mominsaigol]

England bottling

 

[CricVet]

Clearly not out - why are they taking it forever?

 

[CricVet]

Ball bounced after the edge - I can tell after one replay.

 

[pillionrider]

Keep telling yourself that. Delusion doesnt have a limit

You are needlessly getting worked up in your wild attempts to troll

 

[gazza619]

This TV Umpire should be educated that you do not take a million minutes to make a decision

 

[Markhor]

This TV Umpire should be educated that you do not take a million minutes to make a decision

Agree, this is also what slows the game down.

Obviously take your time to make the correct decision at a crucial junction in the game but no need to take an eternity on simple decisions.

 

[followed]

England needed the break. It could have been over but england messed up a bit.

 

[mominsaigol]

You are needlessly getting worked up in your wild attempts to troll

I am incapable of trolling. Indians call me a troll when I smack the living daylights out of them 24/7.

Ironic since devad and rajdeep and anyone who supports them are considered the biggest and most cornie trolls on the forumn lol

 

[pillionrider]

This TV Umpire should be educated that you do not take a million minutes to make a decision

Dumbest umpire. How does it matter if there was an edge or not if the ball has bounced after it passed the bat

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

You are needlessly getting worked up in your wild attempts to troll

Bro have guts to say something during the match when you are on the verge of defeat not during the comebacks. It make you people look like fools.

 

[pillionrider]

I am incapable of trolling. Indians call me a troll when I smack the living daylights out of them 24/7.

Ironic since devad and rajdeep and anyone who supports them are considered the biggest and most cornie trolls on the forumn lol

I have great hopes from you to not be a troll brother

 

[sweep_shot]

Looks like it is Stumps for Day 4. Don't think they will play further.

 

[Rajdeep]

Where are you buddy? Where do you disappear when the chips are down?

Was busy bro. Wassup? You missing me?

Let the game end....storm coming

 

[sweep_shot]

I am incapable of trolling. Indians call me a troll when I smack the living daylights out of them 24/7.

Ironic since devad and rajdeep and anyone who supports them are considered the biggest and most cornie trolls on the forumn lol

When sanghis call someone offensive name, it doesn't mean anything. They have no credibility.

 

[CricVet]

The sweaty palms must feel the relief now...the brigade is back

 

[mominsaigol]

When sanghis call someone offensive name, it doesn't mean anything. They have no credibility.

I have great hopes from you to not be a troll brother

I have never trolled in my life, why would I? You troll someone to trigger a reaction. That's not really hard to achieve against indians when me simply breathing in this planet gets them riled up by default.

 

[sweep_shot]

I have never trolled in my life, why would I? You troll someone to trigger a reaction. That's not really hard to achieve against indians when me simply breathing in this planet gets them riled up by default.

It is easier to trigger an Indian than to make a cup of tea. A 5-year old is more mature than these sanghis.

 

[batandballbattle]

When the ball was talking earlier Root was batting outside of his crease to negate it
I guess pressure got to him after tea and he forgot to stay outside the crease again

 

[harshjoshi87]

This will be a day of entertainment and thrilling action
Keen to see the thoughts here of Indian posters @Vikram1989 @Hellion @Human786 @harshjoshi87 etc can you guys do it?

The English fans like @James @Rajdeep must be less confident of their side doing it.

Terrific game, super advertisement for test cricket.

Don't care even if India loses, they can hold their heads high. Gambhir needs to sort out his mistakes, not playing Kuldeep & Arshdeep in any match have cost India.

As for England, hope they bazball their way to win the Ashes finally after 15 years.

 

[PAKFAN12]

Ashes this, ashes that. this series has shown that ashes have been given more importance than needed

 

[Ab Fan]

Credit where due, it was sensational batting from Harry Brooks and Joe Root.

 

[pillionrider]

Heavy rain apparently This has been a great chase by Brook with Root playing a supporting actor worthy of a nomination but not the award

So they deserve a chance at a win.

India have done brilliantly to come back into this game apart from being so good throughout the series despite a stupid coach and a young inexperienced captain. They too deserve a shot at drawing the series.

 

[Rajdeep]

Ashes this, ashes that. this series has shown that ashes have been given more importance than needed

You are very good poster, I must admit. Always speaks honestly and balanced in opinion. So respect where due.

 

[sweep_shot]

So, England need 35 runs to win on Day 5. 3 wickets in hand.

 

[pillionrider]

When sanghis call someone offensive name, it doesn't mean anything. They have no credibility.

Hey bro. Why did you leave the game early. I saw you

 

[Ab Fan]

This game is gone. Tomorrow the momentum will be back with England as they will use heavy roller and its impact will be there for 35 runs that England will score. Probably most of those runs coming from one of the greatest batsman of all time , Steve Smith. Sorry my bad, Jamie Smith

 

[batandballbattle]

Annoyingly we have to wait until tomorrow for a conclusion to this series. There might be a window tomorrow morning to do that before the rain returns.

 

[pillionrider]

This game is gone. Tomorrow the momentum will be back with England as they will use heavy roller and its impact will be there for 35 runs that England will score. Probably most of those runs coming from one of the greatest batsman of all time , Steve Smith. Sorry my bad, Jamie Smith

Ohhhh forgot today is the 4th day.

Should be an easy win then tomorrow for England.

 

[sweep_shot]

Annoyingly we have to wait until tomorrow for a conclusion to this series. There might be a window tomorrow morning to do that before the rain returns.

Wouldn't mind a washout tomorrow as it would mean India would lose the series.

I want to see 2-1 or 3-1 to England.

 

[sindhiboy]

Brook plays one reckless shot too many
Imagine how much he could score if he batted even slightly more sensibly

 

[sweep_shot]

Brook plays one reckless shot too many
Imagine how much he could score if he batted even slightly more sensibly

Agree.

Anyway, that's the nature of Bazball. It is effectively playing Russian roulette.

 

[Rajdeep]

Absolutely top-class Test series—one of the best in recent times.

All five matches went to the fifth day, with momentum constantly shifting back and forth. The drama, the tension, the quality....uffff it had everything you'd want in a great Test series.

I do feel a bit sorry for Pakistan fans here who were hoping for a one-sided mauling so they could celebrate freely. But every time they started celebrating, India found a way to claw back into the game.

 

[Rajdeep]

Hey bro. Why did you leave the game early. I saw you View attachment 156562

So Bangladeshi t-shirts are allowed but Pakistanis aren't?

@IMMY69 @DeadlyVenom what is going on brothers?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

So Bangladeshi t-shirts are allowed but Pakistanis aren't?

@IMMY69 @DeadlyVenom what is going on brothers?

Tigers can't be tamed by security

 

[sweep_shot]

It is officially Stumps for Day 4.

 

[batandballbattle]

Wouldn't mind a washout tomorrow as it would mean India would lose the series.

I want to see 2-1 or 3-1 to England.

I actually want to see a conclusion to the game, it is set up really nicely. Washout will be a drab end to a very well contested series.

 

[sweep_shot]

I actually want to see a conclusion to the game, it is set up really nicely. Washout will be a drab end to a very well contested series.

2-2 can make Indians arrogant. They may start to call it a series win.

I would rather see a 2-1 than 2-2. Anyway, hoping for 3-1.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Ashes this, ashes that. this series has shown that ashes have been given more importance than needed

Theres 150 years of History behind the Ashes though. For England and Australia fans, there's no series like it.

 

[sweep_shot]

Theres 150 years of History behind the Ashes though. For England and Australia fans, there's no series like it.

Ashes series is the most iconic series in cricket's history. It goes back to 19th century (1880's to be exact).

You can't compare a new rivalry like BGT or Anderson-TenduPendu series to Ashes series.

 

[Rajdeep]

2-2 can make Indians arrogant. They may start to call it a series win.

I would rather see a 2-1 than 2-2. Anyway, hoping for 3-1.

You’re thinking with a Bangladeshi cricket mindset—always looking for the easier way out, even if it means chickening out via rain.

But Englishmen? They’re made of tougher stuff. They’d rather fight it out on the field than let the game be dampened by the weather. As Winston Churchill once famously said - We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.

This has been a fantastic series, and both England and India should be proud. In fact, they should celebrate together tomorrow at a Brick Lane curry house—with a spicy Vindaloo and an ice-cold beer in hand with a Bangladeshi waiter serving them.

 

[harshjoshi87]

2-2 can make Indians arrogant. They may start to call it a series win.

I would rather see a 2-1 than 2-2. Anyway, hoping for 3-1.

Khud ke team ki 3 match khelne ki aukaad nahi, dusro per comment kar raha hai

 

[Cricket Warrior]

England need just 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to clinch a thrilling victory over India in the dramatic final Test, after a chaotic fourth day at The Oval was cut short by bad light and rain.

In an electric atmosphere, England reached 339-6 in pursuit of a record target of 374 before weather brought play to a premature end with just an hour left.

Magnificent centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root had seemingly put England in full control, but India’s relentless seam attack brought the match to life with a tense late burst.

Brook was dismissed for 111 after losing his bat while mistiming a shot off Akash Deep to mid-off. Jacob Bethell was bowled attempting a reckless swing, and Root fell for 105 after edging behind.

With 37 runs still needed, Jamie Overton joined fellow Surrey player Jamie Smith at the crease, while Chris Woakes – absent since day one due to a suspected dislocated shoulder – awaited his turn to bat.

Smith and Overton found it hard to make contact against a fired-up Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, and the scoreboard barely ticked over. Overton narrowly survived a review for a catch behind off Krishna before the umpires halted play due to poor light, quickly followed by rain.

The Test – and the series – now hangs in the balance, with the final morning set to decide all. A win for England would seal the series 3-1, while India could level it 2-2 with a dramatic comeback.

 

[RexRex]

There will be a heavy roller tomorrow in the morning ? Which means it should be easy for England.

Should have finished it today.

 

[harshjoshi87]

You’re thinking with a Bangladeshi cricket mindset—always looking for the easier way out, even if it means chickening out via rain.

But Englishmen? They’re made of tougher stuff. They’d rather fight it out on the field than let the game be dampened by the weather. As Winston Churchill once famously said - We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.

This has been a fantastic series, and both England and India should be proud. In fact, they should celebrate together tomorrow at a Brick Lane curry house—with a spicy Vindaloo and an ice-cold beer in hand with a Bangladeshi waiter serving them.

He isn't bengali, a sri Lankan hiding behind bengali identity.

 

[harshjoshi87]

England's batsmen will get heavy roller, India's seamers will get rest.

Advantage England, but you never know until its over.

 

[PAKFAN12]

Theres 150 years of History behind the Ashes though. For England and Australia fans, there's no series like it.

Every test series England play outside of the Ashes is an Ashes warm up yet they've only won 1 of the last 5 Ashes series .insane arrogance.
History has nothing to do with quality of cricket. West Indies team has more cricketing legacy than most of the teams yet no one is interested in watching them anymore due to low quality.

 

[RexRex]

Just goes to show what an innings Brook played today.

Epic innings that. Brook is clutch.

 

[Rajdeep]

Will Chris Woakes bat?

 

[BDfanforever]

I am surprised England came this close to the chase. What an innings by Brook. Just fabulous. I thought 2-2 would've been fair result, but the way Brook and Root batted, Eng deserves to win the last match. Let's see what this FTB Jaimie Smith is made out of. Aksh Deep runs + Sundar's lusty blows at the end could be the difference.

England get a huge break and momentum break with the rain.

 

[Katwalindian]

Akash deep 66 would haunt england at the end.....we are winning....YES YES YES

 

[Katwalindian]

Epic innings that. Brook is clutch.

If his catch was taken..england would have been all out before 200..

 

[Katwalindian]

I am surprised England came this close to the chase. What an innings by Brook. Just fabulous. I thought 2-2 would've been fair result, but the way Brook and Root batted, Eng deserves to win the last match. Let's see what this FTB Jaimie Smith is made out of. Aksh Deep runs + Sundar's lusty blows at the end could be the difference.

England get a huge break and momentum break with the rain.

Sundar is still a proper batsman...but akash deep 66 would be a deadly blow to England....

 

[pillionrider]

Will Chris Woakes bat?

I saw him in a sling. Will be an epic moment if he has to walk out to bat one handed. Perfect ending to a great series.

 

[sindhiboy]

I am surprised England came this close to the chase. What an innings by Brook. Just fabulous. I thought 2-2 would've been fair result, but the way Brook and Root batted, Eng deserves to win the last match. Let's see what this FTB Jaimie Smith is made out of. Aksh Deep runs + Sundar's lusty blows at the end could be the difference.

England get a huge break and momentum break with the rain.

Brook is more of a FTB than Jamie Smith. Jamie made 80 odd in the last day of the edgebaston test where akashdeep looked like McGrath.

His ton vs sl and 80 odd on a turner in Rawalpindi came in tough situations.

 

[pillionrider]

If his catch was taken..england would have been all out before 200..

Even our batsmen got lives.

 

[Mamoon]

Bobble heads think they have a chance. England will walk the chase tomorrow morning.

India only have themselves to blame. Absolutely rubbish bowling apart from the last 20-25 mins.

 

[RexRex]

If his catch was taken..england would have been all out before 200..

Bowling was roobish. Third time India are going to lose after setting Eng a 370 target.

Should have atleast slowed down the scoring by bowling wide.

 

[sweep_shot]

If his catch was taken..england would have been all out before 200..

How do you know that? They bat deep.

Jamie Smith is also capable of scoring big.

Then again, this type of loser-ish excuse is expected from Indian fans.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

 

[RexRex]

Bowling was roobish. Third time India are going to lose after setting Eng a 370 target.

Should have atleast slowed down the scoring by bowling wide.

^ The good news is I'm going to earn a tidy sum.

 

[Katwalindian]

How do you know that? They bat deep.

Jamie Smith is also capable of scoring big.

Then again, this type of loser-ish excuse is expected from Indian fans.

Jacob bethel can't put bat to ball so 5 down and smith would have done some hacking and get out....root alone cant do anything then....

 

[Katwalindian]

Bobble heads think they have a chance. England will walk the chase tomorrow morning.

India only have themselves to blame. Absolutely rubbish bowling apart from the last 20-25 mins.

No way in hell England tailenders gonna score 30 odd runs on this spicy wicket....akash deep 66 would be difference in the end....

 

[Katwalindian]

I saw him in a sling. Will be an epic moment if he has to walk out to bat one handed. Perfect ending to a great series.

He was in whites soo I think he will if 10 odd runs needed and 9 wicket fells...

 

[Rajdeep]

Rain kinda saved England today. All the momentum was with India. Tomorrow will be a new day and batters will start fresh

 

[CricVet]

Oh absolutely, the entire universe wakes up every morning plotting India’s downfall. Planets, stars, and galaxies… all conspiring just to stack the odds against them!

 

[pillionrider]

Rain kinda saved England today. All the momentum was with India. Tomorrow will be a new day and batters will start fresh

Yeah that's my view too. But the esteemed Sanjay Bangar on the broadcast here (actually Bangar was pretty good for his limited abilities. Think he opened once in England and scored well when we didn't have any opener who could bat). Anyway he was saying sleeping on it will make them more nervous and the bowlers will have a good night's rest.