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ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 3: Jaiswal’s Ton, England Target 374
Updated - 3-AUG-2025 4:9 IST
On 2nd August, on day 3 of the 5th test match of India's tour of England 2025 at the Oval, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century of 118 runs, as India was all out for 396, England got the target of 374 runs. At the end of day 3, England 50 for 2.
Day 3 Summary
Yashasvi Jaiswal carved a majestic 118, Akash Deep, deployed as nightwatchman
Yashasvi Jaiswal skillfully and gracefully led the innings with a brilliant 118. He received a lot of congratulations for his knock, which was the second century of the series.
As nightwatchman, Akash Deep turned the tide with a brilliant 66, confusing England's seamers and creating a crucial 107-run partnership with Jaiswal. His heroic performance set records that Gautam Gambhir had previously held.
With half-centuries from Washington Sundar (53) and Ravindra Jadeja (53), lower-order resistance persisted, extending India's lead and giving the total more depth. With his knock, Jadeja broke the record held by Garry Sobers for the most runs at No. 6 or below in an away series.
England’s outstanding bowling, with struggling fielding
With a five-wicket haul, Josh Tongue of England stole the show and tied Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj for the series lead in wickets. There were a few positive aspects, including his performance.
England's ability to limit India's run-scoring was seriously weakened when they dropped five or six catches. The pressure was only increased by their fielding errors. Their challenge was further undermined by injuries; Chris Woakes is questionable owing to a broken shoulder.
At the end of the day, Mohammed Siraj took a crucial wicket by bowling a superb yorker to Zak Crawley, leaving England with just one wicket remaining.
Overview Day 3: India Controls The Final Test
India is currently in complete control of the last Test match and just needs to make one more breakthrough to win and tie the series at two. India looks closer to putting on the final clash than ever before, thanks to England's injuries and fielding mistakes.