India Set 374; England Chasing in Final Test

India set a target of 374 for England on day three of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, bolstered by a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal and key efforts from Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. The match saw notable drama as India, captained by Shubman Gill, lost their 15th consecutive toss across formats—a statistical rarity—while Gill was also run out for 21 after a miscommunication. England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope chose to bowl first in overcast conditions, with both sides making four changes to their teams. England struggled in the field, dropping six catches, and the match was further affected by rain delays. Despite scrutiny over his decisions, Gill remained upbeat, emphasizing his focus on winning over toss outcomes. As England reached 50/1 in pursuit of 374, the Test remains delicately balanced with both teams aiming to level the series.