Listen "Root and Brook Almost Win It But India Fight Back - 5th Test Day 4"
Episode Synopsis
This podcast recaps the exciting conclusion of the 5th Test between England and India at The Oval.
England needed 374 runs to win and secure the series, facing a challenging task on the final day. The game was closely contested at the end of Day 4, with England needing 35 more runs to win, and India needing 4 more wickets for victory.
England's pursuit of a record chase at The Oval was led by a century from Joe Root. He scored his 39th Test hundred off 137 balls before getting out with 37 runs left to score. Harry Brook also played a key role, hitting 111 off 98 balls, bringing England within 73 runs of their target.
But India fought back and still have a chance.
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England needed 374 runs to win and secure the series, facing a challenging task on the final day. The game was closely contested at the end of Day 4, with England needing 35 more runs to win, and India needing 4 more wickets for victory.
England's pursuit of a record chase at The Oval was led by a century from Joe Root. He scored his 39th Test hundred off 137 balls before getting out with 37 runs left to score. Harry Brook also played a key role, hitting 111 off 98 balls, bringing England within 73 runs of their target.
But India fought back and still have a chance.
Visit www.betterhelp.com/CRICKETPOD to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast.
Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod
Our website: thecricketpod.com
Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod
Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod
Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee
Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod
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