England Gains Edge in Rain-Interrupted Test Against India

England secured an advantage on the rain-affected first day of the final test against India at The Oval. The visitors stumbled to 204-6, with standouts like KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shubman Gill dismissed cheaply. England's bowlers worked tirelessly, seizing crucial breakthroughs in challenging conditions.

Gus Atkinson, playing his first match of the series, made a significant impact, trapping Yashasvi Jaiswal lbw and executing a crucial run-out of captain Gill. Despite the absence of captain Ben Stokes, England's seam attack capitalized on overcast conditions to trouble the Indian lineup.

While India struggles to maintain a foothold, England, leading the series 2-1, remains poised for victory. Chris Woakes, however, faced a setback with a shoulder injury, but Atkinson's promising figures overshadowed any concerns, marking a strong comeback.

(With inputs from agencies.)