India Leads England by 323 Runs in Final Oval Test

On the third day of the final test at The Oval, India established a commanding 323-run lead over England, setting a challenging victory target of 374 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a pivotal role with a patient century of 118, while Akash Deep contributed significantly with a career-best 66, forming a crucial partnership that frustrated England's bowling attack. Despite India's dominance, England showed resilience, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Zak Crawley late in the day to leave England at 50-1. England remains hopeful of a historic successful chase, recalling their first-test victory with a 373-5 run chase, as the series outcome remains undecided with two days remaining. England's bowling attack struggled with consistency and catching, dropping multiple chances that allowed India to build their lead. The match is set for a thrilling finale as both teams vie for victory and the series result hangs in the balance.