IND vs Eng 5th Test: Akash Deep Slips; India Miss Golden Chance to dismiss Jacob Bethel | Cricket news
A dramatic day of Test cricket at the Oval saw England Inch close to a famous series of victory, thanks to a breathtaking hundred from Harry Brook and Joe Root knocked an unbeaten unbeaten. But just before tea, India missed a golden opportunity, which could move the speed – Jacob Bethel closed a fallen return catch, which shocked the Indian fielders. The moment came in the 65th over when Bethel took a leading lead to the bowler. The sky deep changed rapidly to look like a simple catch, but slipped badly because his spikes got stuck in turf. The ball came closer to the stump at the end of the non-strayer, seen in mistrust with Sirj. Bethel survived – and England marched.
Earlier, England was 106 for 3 and even then 268 runs were needed when he went inside Brooke. The right-handed counter performed brilliantly, breaking 111 balls off 98 balls to beat its 10th Test Century in just 50 innings-placed ninth in the all-time list for the fastest for milestones. Joe Root, batting with a quiet authority, terminated the session at 98 Not Out. The pair added 195 runs for the fourth wicket, grinding India on a pitch which started easily. In 4-day tea, England was 317 for 4, which required only 57 and runs and 3–1 series to win. England definitely looks strongly for a famous victory. From here, India will have nothing less than a miracle to turn things on a flat pitch and with a soft ball.
