The last stop of the caravan of the high-octane Test series between India and England will be at The Kia Oval in London as the fifth and final game begins on July 31, Thursday. Although India cannot win the Test series, a victory at The Oval will be nothing short of a massive confidence booster for a young side.
IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Ben Stokes Says 'I Wasn't Here' As Reporter Asks If England Players Too Were Asked To Stand 2.5m Away From Pitch After Gautam Gambhir's Spat With CuratorTeam India have punched well above their weight in the series but failing to grab key moments means they are still 2-1 down. The tourists keeping England for 143 overs to secure a draw in the previous Test in Manchester will serve as a massive confidence-booster ahead of The Oval fixture. But key questions remain about India's combination, notably Jasprit Bumrah as Shubman Gill remained coy on the pace spearhead's availability.
VIDEO | India batters led by Shubman Gill hit the nets in their final practice session before the fifth Test against England at Oval, London. pic.twitter.com/bYdxHKTd3s
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Meanwhile, England have four changes to their eleven, with Ben Stokes notably set to miss the series climax due to his right shoulder injury. The hosts have also gone for an all-out pace attack in Chris Woakes, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue.
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Jacob Bethell, who is likely to bat at number six, may be called upon if required to bowl spin.
When & Where to watch Day 1 of the 5th Test at The Oval in London?
The live streaming of matches will take place on the JioHotstar website and app. The live telecast will take place on Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 1 HD, Sony Sports 3, Sony Sports 3 HD, Sony Sports 4, Sony Sports 4 HD, Sony Sports 5 and Sony Sports 5 HD TV in India. The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST, while the match begins at 3:30 PM.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue.
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