Match Context
The 5th Test between India and England at The Oval remains delicately poised after a rain-interrupted Day 2. India holds a slender lead with eight wickets still in hand, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s gritty unbeaten fifty.
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| Ind vs Eng 5th Test Day 2:India 52-Run Lead |
1. Scorecard Summary (End of Day 2)
| India (1st) | All Out | 224 |
| England (1st) | All Out | 247 | |
| India (2nd) | 75/2 |
2. Key Batting Performances
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51* (stumps, 2nd innings) – displayed solid defense and counter-attack despite England’s pressure.
Karun Nair: 52 (1st innings, continued form from Day 1 before dismissal).Washington Sundar: Remained unbeaten alongside Jaiswal at stumps, providing crucial support.
England
Key contributions in the 1st innings helped England reach 247, but no batter made a big score to seize control.3. Bowling Highlights
England
Gus Atkinson: Exceptional figures of 5/33 in India’s first innings, using pace and bounce to full effect.
Josh Tongue: Picked up 3/57, ensuring India couldn’t overhaul England’s total.Chris Woakes: Provided consistent support, claiming 2 wickets.
India
Indian bowlers kept England to 247, chipping away with regular wickets to ensure a manageable deficit.4. Day 2 Key Moments
Morning Session:
India dismissed England for 247, ensuring the deficit was minimal.
Early breakthroughs gave India momentum
5. Match Situation
At stumps, India leads by 52 runs with 8 wickets in hand (75/2). Yashasvi Jaiswal and Washington Sundar will resume on Day 3, aiming to build a defendable total. England will look for early wickets to stay in control.
Final Take
The match is finely balanced. Jaiswal’s unbeaten fifty has given India a glimmer of hope, but England’s bowling unit—led by Atkinson and Tongue—will aim to trigger a collapse. Day 3 will likely decide which side gains the upper hand.
