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ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 2: Siraj And Krishna 4 Wickets, ENG All Out 247
Updated - 2-AUG-2025 5:38 IST
On 1 August, the second day of the 5th test match of the India tour of England 2025 at the Oval, India's first innings was all out for 224, while England's first innings was all out for 247. Mohmmaded Siraj and Prishid Krishna both took 4-4 wickets. At the end of the day, India scored 75 for 2, losing by 52 runs, taking the lead.
Day 2 Summary
Gus Atkinson returned outstanding figures of 5 for 33
After finishing Day 1 at 204/6, India quickly fell apart in the morning session, losing their final four wickets for a mere 20 runs. Gus Atkinson returned to Test cricket with impressive numbers of 5 for 33. England placed India under tremendous pressure by taking advantage of early seam movement in cloudy situations.
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna 4 wickets crashed through England's middle order
In response, England got off to a blazing start, setting a record for the fastest opening partnership in Test history with 92 runs between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett (in just 12 overs). But as India's pace combo of Prasidh Krishna (3) and Mohammed Siraj (4 wickets) tore through England's middle order, the tide turned. The game was turned around by notable pace and fire, giving England a slim 23-run lead.
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing a dynamic 51
India got off to a strong start in the second innings thanks to a brilliant 51 off 44 balls* from Yashasvi Jaiswal. India ended Day 2 at 75/2, 52 runs ahead, despite losing KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan. They had the advantage going into Day 3 because of this.
Overview Day 2: Test Remains Finely Balanced
India will try to establish a lead that puts pressure on England's middle and lower order in changing pitch conditions, while England has to make early breakthroughs to gain control. This test is still closely waiting, with Day 2's stumps giving the visitors a strong advantage.