Rain Disrupts Thrilling India vs. England Test at The Oval

The second session of the fifth Test between India and England was postponed due to rain at The Oval. Early lunch was called as England took key wickets, reducing India to 72/2. Ollie Pope's leadership shone, with England capitalizing on early breakthroughs against India's top order.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 31-07-2025 18:56 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 18:56 IST
Rain Disrupts Thrilling India vs. England Test at The Oval
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The eagerly anticipated fifth Test between India and England at The Oval faced an interruption as rain delayed the start of the second session. Officials announced an inspection of the ground would occur at 7pm IST, keeping players and fans on edge.

As the inclement weather set in, an early lunch break was declared after England made significant inroads, reducing India to 72 for 2. England, under the temporary captaincy of Ollie Pope, struck swiftly with Gus Atkinson dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Chris Woakes unsettling KL Rahul.

On a challenging day for batsmen, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill brought stability to India's innings, forging an unbroken 34-run partnership. However, the rainstorm just before lunch break forced players off the field, setting the stage for an uncertain afternoon.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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