IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Overcast sky, green pitch, moving ball – welcome to England, Day 1

The first day of the fifth England-India Test at The Oval favored England, with India struggling to 204/6 on a spicy, bowler-friendly pitch. Rain interruptions and inconsistent bowling, barring Gus Atkinson, added to India’s woes. Despite Karun Nair’s resilient fifty, aided by Washington Sundar, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hopes they can reach 300, praising Sai Sudharsan’s patient innings.