In a day interrupted by fixed rain, Karun Nair got here out as India’s hero, scoring a half-century after 9 years to maintain the guests within the contest on Day 1 of the fifth and closing Take a look at towards England at The Oval.
At stumps, India have been 204 for six in 64 overs, recovering from the early dismissals, because of Nair’s 52* off 98 balls and his partnership with Washington Sundar (19* off 45). England, having elected to bowl first, did not capitalise on circumstances favouring their seamers. India’s poor luck on the toss continued as this was their fifteenth successive loss, forcing them as soon as once more to bat first beneath powerful circumstances.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was trapped lbw for two by a full supply from Gus Atkinson. KL Rahul regarded strong however fell for 14, courtesy of Chris Woakes. Shubman Gill, having already damaged the report for many runs by an Indian captain in a Take a look at collection, was run out for 21 after a superb piece of fielding from Atkinson in his follow-through. Sai Sudharsan added 38 however edged behind after a powerful supply from Josh Tongue.
With rain coming and going, solely 64 overs have been bowled in whole. For Karun Nair, this was his first Take a look at fifty in 3,149 days, the second-longest such hole for an Indian participant. Since scoring a triple-century in 2016, Nair had been sidelined from choice. However his robust home performances led him to make his comeback lastly. The Indian dressing room won’t be too pleased with the rating, however have a combating probability as they are going to take the sphere on the second day. With showers predicted on the next day aswell, each groups will look to make affect and apply stress on the opposite.
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