India Nears Series Equalizer as England Seeks 324 Runs at Oval

In the thrilling final Test at The Oval, England is chasing a record 374 runs to win against India, needing 35 runs with four wickets remaining as bad light and rain halted play on Day 4. Despite strong centuries from England's Harry Brook and Joe Root, India's seamers mounted a fierce late challenge, keeping the outcome uncertain and pushing the match to resume Monday morning with the series poised at either a 3-1 England victory or a 2-2 draw. India leads the match by needing just eight wickets to level the series, with Mohammed Siraj playing a key role by dismissing England's Zak Crawley and maintaining pressure on the English batting lineup. The pitch conditions have favored seam bowling with some grass and uneven bounce, though batting has become easier as the game progressed, posing a potential advantage to England's aggressive chase strategy. England's players such as Joe Root and Ben Duckett are pivotal for the chase, while India relies on its pace attack and tactical planning under Shubman Gill to secure the wickets needed. This gripping contest encapsulates the intensity of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, with both sides demonstrating resilience and skill in a closely fought battle.