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Crawley falls late as India take upper hand

Crawley falls late as India take upper hand

Summary

In the fifth cricket Test at The Oval, England's Zak Crawley was dismissed just before the end of day three as they chased a challenging target against India. England needs 324 more runs to win, while India has taken the lead with standout performances from players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammed Siraj.

Key Facts

  • England ended day three at 50-1, needing an additional 324 runs to win the match against India.
  • Zak Crawley was out for 14 runs, bowled by India's Mohammed Siraj.
  • England's Ben Duckett remains not out with 34 runs.
  • India scored 396 in their second innings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making 118 runs.
  • Akash Deep also contributed with his maiden Test half-century.
  • England's bowler, Josh Tongue, took five wickets for 125 runs.
  • If successful, England's run chase would be the highest at The Oval in Test history.
  • Rain is forecasted, which could impact the game's outcome.

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