England Pursues 374-Run Chase to Tie India Test Series at Oval

England is preparing to chase a challenging target of 374 runs in the final Test at The Oval to win the series against India 3-1, following their successful chase of 371 runs in the first Test at Headingley. Josh Tongue, who has been England's leading wicket-taker with 19 wickets from just three matches, expressed confidence and a relaxed attitude about the chase, describing it as a 'replay from Headingley' and emphasizing the positive and exciting nature of their batting lineup. Despite Chris Woakes' injury, England's bowling attack, led by Tongue, managed to contain India, with Tongue taking a five-wicket haul in the innings. Indian batsmen, including Yashasvi Jaiswal who scored a century, provided a strong challenge, but England remains optimistic about their chances. Tongue acknowledged the physical toll on England's bowlers but praised their resilience and ability to stay in good positions to win. Both teams recognize the difficulty of the pitch and conditions, with India confident in their bowling and England focused on their process and teamwork.