India Leads England by 52 Runs at Stumps in Fifth Test at Oval

On Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval, India took a crucial 52-run lead over England, ending the day at 75/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 51 and night watchman Akash Deep at the crease. India’s bowlers delivered a strong performance, dismissing England for 247 after their innings started aggressively with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett putting on a 92-run partnership. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were key bowlers for India, taking four wickets each. Earlier, England won the toss and chose to bowl first, with India reaching 72/2 at lunch on Day 1 amid overcast conditions. Despite early wickets falling to Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes, India’s middle order, led by Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, stabilized the innings. The match remains poised for a thrilling finish as India builds on its slender lead heading into Day 3.