Atkinson Five-Wicket Haul Triggers India Collapse at Oval

In the fifth and final Test at The Oval, England's Gus Atkinson delivered a pivotal bowling performance, taking five wickets as India collapsed to 224 all out in their first innings. India began the day at 204-6 but quickly lost their remaining wickets, including key dismissals of Karun Nair and Washington Sundar, with Atkinson and Josh Tongue sharing the bulk of the wickets under challenging pitch conditions. Despite missing several frontline pacers due to injuries, including Chris Woakes who suffered a dislocated shoulder, England's bowling attack remained effective, with Atkinson's precise bowling and a critical run-out of Shubman Gill setting the tone for England's dominance. Woakes' injury poses challenges for England's seamers moving forward, but Atkinson expressed readiness to continue delivering strong performances. The series stands at 2-1 in England's favor, making this Test the decider, with England now in a commanding position to seal the series on home soil. The match showcased England's resilience and strategic bowling, capitalizing on India's fragile batting lineup.