India vs England Live Score, 5th Test Day 2: England Dominate as India Seek Quick Wickets After Lunch

IND vs ENG 5th Test, Day 2 Live Score: England seized early momentum on Day 2 of the final Test at the Kennington Oval, London, after bowling India out for just 224 runs in the first innings. Gus Atkinson was the pick of the bowlers, bagging a brilliant five-wicket haul that rattled the Indian middle and lower order.

In response, England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett came out all guns blazing, smashing Indian pacers around the park with an aggressive run rate of over 7. Although Akash Deep managed to dismiss Duckett just before lunch, India's hopes of regaining control were quickly dashed as Crawley continued to pile on the runs.

🔴 Current Match Summary (Day 2, Post-Lunch Session):

India 1st Innings: 224 all out (69.4 overs)

England 1st Innings: 110/1 (17.0 overs)

Ollie Pope (C): 12* (21 balls, 2x4)

Zak Crawley: 53* (44 balls, 12x4)

Akash Deep’s bowling figures: 7.6-0-47-1

Current Run Rate (England): 6.47

⚡ Day 2 Key Highlights:

Akash Deep got the lone breakthrough by removing Duckett.

Crawley remained unbeaten with a blazing half-century.

Indian bowlers struggled on a flat surface despite early bounce.

England off to a flier, scoring at more than 6 runs per over.

📉 India’s 1st Innings – Quick Recap:

India resumed Day 2 at 204/6 but quickly crumbled to 224 all out, losing their final four wickets in the span of 20 runs.

Gus Atkinson starred with a 5-wicket haul.

Josh Tongue provided early breakthroughs by dismissing Karun Nair and Washington Sundar.

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna fell cheaply as India failed to build on their overnight score.

🗓️ Day 1 Recap:

India finished Day 1 at 204/6 with Karun Nair unbeaten on 52 and Washington Sundar on 19.

Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja fell to Josh Tongue.

Shubman Gill ran himself out in a misjudged single.

Earlier, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel were dismissed by England’s pace trio.

England's decision to bowl first on a green-top paid early dividends.

❌ Injury Update:

Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test match due to injury.

🧢 Toss Update:

England won the toss and elected to bowl first.

🏏 India Playing XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

🏏 England Playing XI:

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

🔙 Series So Far – Match Results:

1st Test (Headingley, Leeds): England won by 5 wickets

2nd Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham): India won by 336 runs

3rd Test (Lord's, London): England won by 22 runs

4th Test (Old Trafford, Manchester): Match drawn

📣 What’s Next?

India need early wickets post-lunch to contain England’s counterattack and stay alive in the match. With England already cruising at over 6 runs per over, a breakthrough-heavy session is crucial for the visitors.