India vs England 5th Test: Steady Start for India at The Oval

London, July 31 (PTI) – At lunch on Day 1 of the fifth Test match between India and England at The Oval, India displayed a steady start in their first innings.

India's opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed leg before wicket by Gus Atkinson after scoring 2 runs. KL Rahul was bowled by Chris Woakes for 14 runs. Sai Sudharsan remains not out with 25 runs, while Shubman Gill is batting on 15.

The team has also benefited from 16 extras, including 12 wides, one no-ball, and three leg byes. At lunch, the Indian team’s score stands at 72 for the loss of two wickets in 23 overs, with the fall of wickets at 1-10 and 2-38.

In the English bowling lineup, Chris Woakes delivered a spell of 9 overs, conceding 28 runs while claiming one wicket. Gus Atkinson gave a tight performance with figures of 6 overs, one maiden, 7 runs, and a crucial wicket. Josh Tongue bowled 5 overs with two maidens, giving away 18 runs without taking a wicket. Jamie Overton bowled 3 overs, conceding 16 runs.

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