Can Jadeja and Sundar's Fifties Propel India to Victory?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling encounter at The Oval, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's impressive fifties have set up a challenging target for England. As the fifth Test unfolds, can India secure the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy? Read on for an in-depth analysis of the match's pivotal moments and player performances.
Key Takeaways
- Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar both scored crucial fifties.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal excelled with a century, contributing 118 runs.
- India has set England a challenging target of 374 runs.
- England's Josh Tongue achieved a five-wicket haul.
- The match is pivotal for the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
London, Aug 2 (NationPress) Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar both scored 53 runs each, leading India to a total of 396 all out in 88 overs. This sets England a challenging target of 374 to secure victory in the fifth Test at The Oval, aiming to win the inaugural edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
The day commenced with Akash Deep scoring an entertaining 66, marking his first Test fifty, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal who made 118, his sixth Test century. Jadeja and Sundar effectively accelerated their innings, contributing half-centuries that set a formidable target for England.
In response, England's Josh Tongue took 5 wickets for 125 runs, while Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton claimed 3 for 127 and 2 for 98, respectively. With 26 overs remaining in the day, England is now faced with their second-highest run chase in Tests, which falls between their second and highest successful chases in this format.
The concluding session commenced with India's lead exceeding 330 runs, until Overton dismissed Dhruv Jurel lbw for 34. Jadeja achieved his fifth fifty of the series by nudging Tongue through backward point for four, but soon edged a delivery to second slip off the same bowler. Within three deliveries, a motivated Tongue dismissed Mohammed Siraj lbw.
Sundar accelerated his innings impressively, hitting Atkinson for six over midwicket, followed by two more sixes off Tongue. He also struck Atkinson for back-to-back boundaries before reaching his fifth Test fifty in just 39 balls with a massive hit over midwicket.
However, in an attempt to hit another six off Tongue, Sundar caught the ball into the leg side, where Zak Crawley managed to hold onto it despite colliding with Ollie Pope. This gave Tongue his five-wicket haul as England gears up for their second-highest chase in Tests.
Brief Scores: India 224 and 396 in 88 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 118, Akash Deep 66; Josh Tongue 5-125, Gus Atkinson 3-127) leads England 247 in 51.2 overs (Zak Crawley 64; Prasidh Krishna 4-62) by 373 runs
Point of View
I observe the match with a sense of national pride. The performances of Jadeja and Sundar reflect India's growing strength in Test cricket. As fans, we should rally behind our team as they aim to secure the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, showcasing the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.
NationPress
19/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the top performers for India in the match?
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar both scored 53 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made a notable 118.
What is the target set for England?
India set England a target of 374 runs to win the fifth Test.
How many wickets did Josh Tongue take?
Josh Tongue took 5 wickets for 125 runs in the match.
