The Cricket Podcast
The Cricket Podcast
The Cricket Podcast
Root and Brook Almost Win It But India Fight Back - 5th Test Day 4
45 minutes Posted Aug 3, 2025 at 6:31 pm.
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This podcast recaps the exciting conclusion of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval.


England needed 374 runs to win and secure the series, facing a challenging task on the final day. The game was closely contested at the end of Day 4, with England needing 35 more runs to win, and India needing 4 more wickets for victory.


England's pursuit of a record chase at The Oval was led by a century from Joe Root. He scored his 39th Test hundred off 137 balls before getting out with 37 runs left to score. Harry Brook also played a key role, hitting 111 off 98 balls, bringing England within 73 runs of their target.


But India fought back and still have a chance.


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