Inspired India take 2-1 series lead after Day 5 victory at the Oval

The Indian juggernaut continues to roll on after Virat Kohli’s side produced another inspired performance on Day five at the Oval to win the fourth Test by 157 runs. Fantastic contributions from Jasprit Bumrah (2-27), Ravindra Jadeja (2-50) and Shardul Thakur (2-22) set up India’s victory on the final day as the hosts were rolled […]

Batters flourish to set up intriguing final day at the Oval

The fourth Test is set to go down to the wire after India set England a massive 368-run target in the fourth innings thanks to half-centuries from Shardul Thakur and Rishabh Pant. India suffered another mini-collapse in the morning session on Day four, but a century stand from Thakur and Pant took the tourists to […]

Rohit Sharma century helps India build lead on Day 3

The crowd at the Oval were treated to a batting masterclass on day three as Rohit Sharma scored his first away Test century to put India into the ascendency in the fourth Test against England. The Indian opener made a majestic 127 filled with elegant drives and immense control to help India finish the day […]

England take lead on Day 2 after Pope 81

Buoyed by half-centuries from Ollie Pope and Chris Woakes, England took a 99-run first-innings lead on the second day of the fourth Test at the Oval. While the sun shined and the pitch flattened out, the hosts’ final five wickets brought an extraordinary 228 runs, with Pope top-scoring on his home ground with a well-made […]

England vs India 4th Test Preview

The Test series between England and India is tantalisingly poised ahead of the final two games at the Oval and Old Trafford. Both sides head back down to London with one victory apiece and given the see-saw nature of the first three Tests, it’s difficult to predict which team will come out on top in […]

England dominate as Root scores 3rd Ton of series

England piled on the pressure on Day 2 of the 3rd Test as they consolidated their position with the bat to finish with a 345-run first-innings lead. Led by an excellent century from Joe Root – who became the 1st batter to score three consecutive tons twice in a year – and half-centuries from the […]

England run rampant on Day 1 as India fall for 78

After the euphoria and elation on the final day at Lord’s, Virat Kohli’s India were brought back down to earth on Day One at Headingley after being bowled out for 78. England find themselves in a completely commanding position in the 3rd Test after their seamers ran through the Indian batting lineup to restrict the […]

Joe Root 180* helps England take first innings lead

England dominated the proceedings on day three of the 2nd Test match at Lord’s against India with Joe Root taking centre stage once again with a fantastic 180*. England started the day 245 runs behind, but Root’s monster century accompanied by important contributions from Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali helped the hosts finish their innings […]

India vs England Test Series Preview

India’s five-match Test series against England gets underway on the 4th of August at Trent Bridge and is set to be an incredible contest between two of the top nations in world cricket. India lost 4-1 the last time they toured these shores in 2018, but the difference between the two sides was much closer […]