ENG vs IND Live, 5th Test, Day 2: After a rain-curtailed Day 1 where only 64 overs were possible, Day 2 play could be interrupted again. India Cricket Team ended Day 1 at 204/6, thanks to Karun Nair’s unbeaten 52 and Washington Sundar’s 19. The two added an unbeaten 51-run stand after India lost their big guns to Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson in the 5th Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, London. With rain and overcast conditions aiding seamers, India struggled after being sent to bat. On Day 2, Nair and Washington’s batting will be crucial for India to breach the 300-run mark. With Chris Woakes likely out of the match with a shoulder injury, it could be difficult for England as well.
Match Details
- Teams: England vs India
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
- Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025
- Series: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, 5th Test
- Current Series Score: England lead 2-1
- Day 1 Status: India 204/6 (64 overs), Karun Nair 52*, Washington Sundar 19*
ENG vs IND Live, 5th Test, Day 2
ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 2 Preview
Day 2 at the Oval will be a moving day. India, at 204/6, aim to build a competitive total to keep their series-levelling hopes alive. Karun Nair’s dogged 52 and Washington Sundar’s composed 19 have given India a foothold. But England’s seamers, led by Gus Atkinson (2/31), will look to strike early. With Chris Woakes potentially sidelined due to a shoulder injury, England’s bowling depth will take a hit. They will rely on Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton to maintain pressure.
The pitch, offering seam movement and swing on Day 1, may ease slightly, favouring batters if India can weather the early storm. Nair and Sundar are the last batting pair before the tail-enders come in. Hence, the two will play a crucial role. England, under Ollie Pope’s captaincy, will aim to restrict India below 300 to gain a first-innings advantage. Weather interruptions, with a 90% chance of rain, could disrupt play, making every over critical. Expect a tactical battle as both teams vie for control in this series decider.
Oval Pitch Report Day 2
The Oval pitch on Day 2 is expected to remain bowler-friendly, particularly for seamers. It offered significant lateral movement and swing on Day 1 due to its 8mm grass cover and overcast conditions. Historically, the surface flattens out on Days 2 and 3, providing good bounce and carry for batters who survive the early spells. Pacers will still find assistance with the new ball, but consistency in line and length is key, as seen with Gus Atkinson’s success.
Spinners are unlikely to play a major role yet, though footmarks may develop later. Since 2019, average scores at The Oval have been under 300 across innings, indicating a balanced track that rewards disciplined bowling and patient batting. India’s batters, led by Nair and Sundar, will aim to capitalise if conditions ease slightly.
London Weather Report
The weather forecast for Day 2 at The Oval predicts broken intervals of rain in the afternoon, with cloudy conditions dominating. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 24°C, with humidity around 88% and wind speeds up to 13 km/h. While a full day’s play is possible, periodic showers could interrupt proceedings, impacting team strategies and potentially favouring the side bowling first.
ENG vs IND Live Streaming Details
The England vs India 5th Test will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website. For real-time updates, ESPNcricinfo provides live scores and ball-by-ball commentary. In the UK, coverage is available on Sky Sports, with streaming on the Sky Go app.
ENG vs IND Playing 11
- England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes (doubtful, shoulder injury), Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
- India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
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