India vs England 5th Test Day 1 summary. Karun Nair’s fighting fifty stands out as England pacers dominate early at The Oval. Get the full scorecard and updates here.
🏏 Under cloudy conditions, England won the toss and decided to bowl first. The last match of the India vs England Test series began at Kennington Oval London with big drama right from the first session.
🌥️ Their pacers made the most of the conditions, striking early to push India onto the back foot.
⚔️ Amid the early collapse, Karun Nair stood tall with a calm and determined half century to keep India in the fight as rain added more twists to the day.
India Playing XI at The Oval
India’s playing eleven:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
How Day 1 Unfolded
🌧️ England’s pacers found movement and bounce from the start. Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes made early inroads and India quickly lost top order wickets.
Key Wickets
- Atkinson bowled Yashasvi Jaiswal for just two runs.
- KL Rahul fell for 14 to Woakes
- Due to a mix-up, Shubman Gill was run out for 21.
- After a determined 38, Sai Sudharsan fell edging one to the keeper off Josh Tongue.
- Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed for 9
- Dhruv Jurel made a handy 19 but could not convert it into more
Karun Nair Fights Back
💪 In a tough situation, Karun Nair played with calm and focus. His unbeaten 52 kept India’s innings steady and gave the team a fighting chance.
🤝 He found a partner in Washington Sundar, who held his end with an unbeaten 19. Their stand could be vital for India on Day 2.
Day 1 Scorecard Summary
📊 India at Stumps
Total: 204 for 6 in 64 overs
Key Scores:
✅ Karun Nair: 52*
✅ Sai Sudharsan: 38
✅ Shubman Gill: 21
✅ Dhruv Jurel: 19
✅ Washington Sundar: 19*
✅ Extras: 30
Yet to Bat: Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
England Bowling Highlights
✅ Gus Atkinson: 2 wickets for 73 runs
✅ Josh Tongue: 2 wickets for 47 runs
✅ Chris Woakes: 1 wicket for 46 runs
Their disciplined bowling and sharp fielding gave England control on a tricky day for batting.
Big Talking Points
- Early swing and movement made batting difficult for India
- Shubman Gill’s run out changed the momentum in England’s favour
- Rain breaks tested both sides’ focus but England kept the pressure on
- Karun Nair’s fighting fifty stood out as India’s biggest positive on a tough day
What India Needs on Day 2
🔍 India must get every possible run from here. India will hope Karun Nair and Washington Sundar can carry the score past 250 tomorrow. Lower order contributions could make the difference on this pitch.
England’s Game Plan
🎯 England will look to break this stand early on Day 2 and bowl India out cheaply. Getting to bat while conditions are fresh will be a big advantage.
Fans at The Oval
🙌 Even though it was raining, the crowd was quite supportive. Every run from Karun Nair got loud cheers. Fans know that if he can reach a hundred, India might still turn this match around.
What to Watch Tomorrow
✅ Will Karun Nair convert his fifty into a match saving hundred?
✅ Can India’s tail add valuable runs?
✅ Will England’s openers take charge once they get the ball in hand?
Final Word
📌 Day 1 clearly belonged to England’s bowlers but Karun Nair’s fight has given India hope. Day 2 will decide if India can stay in the game or if England will tighten their grip on the final Test.
💬 Who do you think will shine tomorrow? Drop your thoughts in the comments and stay with Chull Cricket for all live updates.