IND Vs ENG 5th Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates: Eng 50/1, Mohammed Siraj Strikes Late Blow, Removes Crawley on Final Ball of Day 3ay 3
✍️ Written by: Namrata Boruah
IND Vs ENG 5th Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates: Akash Deep, Ben Duckett, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishana
India continued to fight back on an eventful Day 2 in London. After being dismissed for 224 on the back of some superb bowling by Gus Atkinson (5 for 33), England began with a brilliant partnership of 92 from their openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley. However, England then slid from 106 for 0 to 247 all out, as India seized back control of the match. The star of the show with the ball was Mohammed Siraj, who finished with bowling figures of 4/86, alongside Prasidh Krishna with 4/40, together taking eight of England’s wickets. They limited England’s lead to 23 runs and after India finished Day 2 at 75 for 2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring a lively unbeaten 51, they headed into Day 3 with a 52 run lead. From the play with the bat and ball, the match have been an eventful one, with tempers flaring and the stakes rising across the series decider.
Live Updates
- 23:38 (IST) 02 Aug 2025
Mohammed Siraj Strikes Late Blow, Removes Crawley on Final Ball of Day 3
England ended Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval on 50/1, chasing a target of 374 set by India. Mohammed Siraj delivered the perfect finish for the visitors, dismissing Zak Crawley with the final ball of the day. England now need 324 runs with two days remaining.
- 22:56 (IST) 02 Aug 2025
England Begin Chase Under Pressure in Final Hour of Day 3
England began their fourth innings under fading light on Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval, reaching 27/0 after 6 overs. Chasing a formidable target of 374 set by India, openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett safely negotiated the final hour, setting the stage for a crucial Day 4.
- 22:24 (IST) 02 Aug 2025
Washington Sundar’s Spectacular Half-Century Sets a Challenging Target for England
A spectacular late 39-ball half-century by Washington Sundar helped India post a second innings total of 396 in the fifth Test at The Oval, setting England a challenging target of 374 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the way with a brilliant century (118), supported by night watchman Akash Deep’s gritty 66 and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s valuable 53. With Shubman Gill at the crease, India now aims to defend this target to win the Test, draw the series, and retain the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The team will rely heavily on their frontline pacers, led by Mohammed Siraj, to secure victory.
- 21:52 (IST) 02 Aug 2025
Ravindra Jadeja Falls After Gritty Fifty as India Tighten Grip
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed after bringing up his fifth half-century of the series in the final session of Day 3 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. India reached 364/9 after 85 overs, extending their lead to 341 runs, with Washington Sundar still at the crease. It was a day of batting dominance for the visitors, who controlled proceedings from start to finish. Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal (118) laid the foundation early on, while nightwatchman Akash Deep surprised with a valuable 66, pushing India into a commanding position heading into Day 4.
- 21:23 (IST) 02 Aug 2025
Dhruv Jurel Falls After Tea as England Grab Early Breakthrough
India lost wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel shortly after Tea on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. At the end of 78 overs, India are 330/7, leading by 307 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar—the heroes from Old Trafford, are currently at the crease.
