The gripping Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy continues to deliver edge-of-the-seat action as India and England prepare for the fifth clash of their five-match Test series.
The Test is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 4 at The Oval in London. England currently hold a slender 2–1 lead in the series, having secured wins at Headingley and Lord's.
India head into this decider with renewed confidence after their superb fightback in the fourth Test at Old Trafford where they batted over 140 overs in their second innings to secure a dramatic draw and the bookmakers rate them as a 35% chance to win this latest meeting.
Both teams will be eager to seize the momentum in London with the series hanging in the balance.
Head-to-head record: India vs. England in Test Matches
India and England have faced each other in 140 Test matches to date with England holding a historical edge. The hosts have won 53 encounters while India have won in 36.
The remaining 51 matches have ended in a draw. Despite England's overall dominance, recent years have seen India closing the gap.
- Total matches: 140
- India wins: 36
- England wins: 53
- Tied/No result: 51
IND vs. ENG 5th Test players to watch
Batters to watch
- Shubman Gill (India): The young opener has been in sublime form, scoring 722 runs at an astounding average of 90.27 in the ongoing series - the most by an Indian in a bilateral Test series in England. His consistency at the top has been pivotal to India's batting stability.
- Joe Root (England): A master of English conditions, Root has scored 403 runs in this series, averaging an impressive 67.16 with two hundreds and one fifty to his name. His experience and ability to play long innings make him England's batting mainstay.
Bowlers to watch
- Kuldeep Yadav (India): Kuldeep Yadav - the left-arm wrist-spinner, has been left out of the playing XI throughout the series so far. However, he is widely expected to return for the fifth Test - especially amid mounting criticism directed at the team management for overlooking him. With reports indicating that Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for the final match, India will be counting on Kuldeep's variety and control to provide the cutting edge they need to square the series.
- Ben Stokes (England): Ben Stokes took a brilliant five-wicket haul in Manchester and is now the leading wicket-taker of the series with 17 wickets. England will be counting on him once again to make a big impact.
IND vs. ENG betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, England enter the fifth Test as clear favourites at 1.52 while India are priced at 2.52. England's odds represent an implied 65% chance of win in this match.
Odds* | |
India | 2.52 |
England | 1.52 |
*Odds correct at time of publish
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TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Shubman Gill to score 50+ runs in at least one innings: Given his current form, Gill is expected to anchor India's top order again.
- Ben Stokes to take 5+ wickets in the match: With conditions likely to aid seamers, Stokes could once again be England's game-changer.
- England to win the match: Their strong record at the Oval (45 wins/24 losses) and current series momentum give them the upper hand heading into the fifth Test.
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India vs. England: Expected playing XIs and team news
India will take confidence from their draw in the fourth Test where they fought back after being under pressure for most of the match. After conceding 669 and slipping to 0-2, centuries from KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar helped them reach 425/4 and save the game.
Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are likely to open with Rahul in excellent form this series. Captain Gill has been outstanding too - leading from the front with over 700 runs.
With Rishabh Pant injured, Dhruv Jurel will take over wicket-keeping.
India may make a few changes to the bowling attack with Bumrah possibly rested and Kuldeep Yadav likely to return. Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace.
India Probable Playing XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
England will be eager to seal the series with a win in the final Test. They dominated most of the fourth match at Manchester but couldn't finish the job as their bowlers struggled to break partnerships on the last day.
Still, their overall form has been good. Jamie Smith has been a standout performer - scoring crucial runs down the order and averaging 85.
Joe Root and Harry Brook have been steady in the middle order while Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have kept things moving at the top. Crawley's return to form with 84 in the last Test was a welcome sign.
With the ball, Ben Stokes has led the way with 17 wickets often striking in key moments but he has been ruled out of the fifth Test due to a right shoulder strain.
Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell have been drafted in as replacements with Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson and Brydon Carse also sitting out.
England Confirmed Playing XI:
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope (c)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Chris Woakes
- Gus Atkinson
- Jamie Overton
- Josh Tongue
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Where to watch India vs. England 5th Test
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
- Date & Time (IST): July 31st to August 4th, 3:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network & JioHotstar (app & website)
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