England vs India 5th Test, Day 4:

• India: 224 and 396
• England: 247 and 339/6 (Target: 374)
• ENG needs 35 runs to win

More drama to stage at the center of The Oval? The question remains as rain and bad light forced umpires to wrap up Day 4 earlier than the actual schedule. England needs only 35 runs, and India needs 4 wickets to win the last and the series decider of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.

The 5th day will explore the winning side after a neck-and-neck competition between England and India. By the end of Day 4, the home team reclaimed the driving seat with centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root. When these two batters were ruling the ground, it seemed another win for England was only some inches away.

But the newly formed Team India decided not to let the match go so easily. Prasidh Krishna took the wicket of Joe Root (105) moments after Akash Deep cleared Harry Brook (111) from the yard. Between the wickets of Brook and Root, Jacob Bethell fell short against Krishna only after continuing 5 runs. In a short period, the fall of 3 wickets poised the match for a thrilling end on the final day.

All eyes on the final day of the final Test 🏟️

England 339/6, need 35 more runs to win#TeamIndia 4⃣ wickets away from victory

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/Tc2xpWNayE#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/ib6QgGqBnt

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 3, 2025

Read More: [WATCH] ENG vs IND 5th Test: Akash Deep keeps the match alive, Harry Brook departs

In the way Indian pacers dragged their team from a relevant standpoint, Shubman Gill and Company can dream about an unthinkable turnaround. Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton will start Day 5 for England; Chris Woakes will be there in the dugout donning all gear.

ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 4 Scorecard in brief 

England: 339/6 (Second Innings)