India tightened their grip on the 5th Test at The Oval by setting a formidable target of 374 runs for England. Thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sublime century and a crucial late strike by Mohammed Siraj, India ended Day 3 as clear favorites to level the series.


India vs England 5th Test 2025


India Second Innings: Batting Masterclass

Resuming at 75/2, India piled on 396/9 declared, putting England under severe pressure.

Top Performers

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 118 off 164 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes) – His classy innings survived two dropped catches and laid the foundation.

Akash Deep: 66 off 94 balls – A maiden Test fifty that frustrated the English attack.

Ravindra Jadeja: 53 off 77 balls – His fifth half-century of the series, continuing his consistent run.

Washington Sundar: 53 off 46 balls – A whirlwind knock featuring 4 sixes that pushed India’s lead beyond 350.

England Bowling

Josh Tongue: 5/125 – The standout bowler with his second five-wicket haul of the series.

Other bowlers chipped in, but India dominated the latter part of the innings with aggressive stroke play.

England’s Chase: Early Setback

Chasing 374, England were 50/1 at stumps after 13.5 overs.

Ben Duckett: Unbeaten on 34, showing positive intent.

Zak Crawley: Dismissed for 14 by a perfect yorker from Mohammed Siraj on the last ball of the day.

England still need 324 runs to win, with nine wickets in hand heading into Day 4.


Key Moments from Day 3

    Jaiswal’s hundred set the tone for India’s commanding total.

    Sundar’s late blitz changed the momentum completely.

    Siraj’s wicket of Crawley just before stumps tilted the balance further towards India.

Match Status at Stumps – Day 3

    India: 224 (1st Innings) & 396/9d (2nd Innings)

    England: 247 (1st Innings) & 50/1 (2nd Innings)

    Target: England need 324 more runs to win.

India are in the driver’s seat, while England require a big partnership on Day 4 to stay in the hunt.


What’s at Stake?

        India are looking to level the series 2-2.

        England need a record chase at The Oval to win the series 3-1.

FAQs – India vs England 5th Test 2025 Day 3

1. What target did India set for England in the 5th Test?

India declared their second innings at 396/9, setting a target of 374 runs for England.

2. Who scored the most runs for India on Day 3?

Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with a brilliant 118 off 164 balls, his innings anchoring India’s total.

3. Who took the most wickets for England?

Josh Tongue claimed 5 wickets for 125 runs, delivering another impressive spell.

4. What is England’s score at the end of Day 3?

England are 50/1, needing 324 more runs to win with 9 wickets in hand.

5. Who dismissed Zak Crawley?

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Crawley with a yorker on the last ball of the day