England Dominates India with Atkinson’s Five-Wicket Haul at Oval

England gained a strong upper hand in the fifth Test against India at The Oval, largely due to Gus Atkinson's outstanding bowling performance, where he took a five-wicket haul to restrict India to 224 runs. Atkinson's return from a hamstring injury proved impactful as he dismantled the Indian batting lineup alongside Josh Tongue, with the latter taking three wickets despite some inconsistency. India's innings was marked by early collapses and poor contributions from most batsmen, except for Karun Nair's resilient 57 runs. England's openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley aggressively responded with a 92-run partnership, putting the visitors under pressure. Although England's bowling attack showed promise, injuries to key players like Chris Woakes and the absence of captain Ben Stokes posed challenges for maintaining control. Overall, England exploited home conditions effectively, setting the stage for a decisive advantage in the series finale.