Kennington Oval, London — August 2, 2025: As the players break for lunch on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test, Team India has surged ahead, extending their lead to a commanding 166 runs against England and setting the stage for a potential series win in dramatic fashion.
India began their second innings with clear intent, rebuilding after their modest first-innings total of 224. Yashasvi Jaiswal has led from the front with a fluent 85, peppering the offside with crisp boundaries and steady partnerships. He’s been complemented by skipper Shubman Gill, who is unbeaten on 11 and looking poised for acceleration.
The early wickets of KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11) tested India’s resolve, but Akash Deep’s resilient 66 off 94 balls gave India the momentum they needed. His stroke-filled knock, laced with 12 boundaries, shifted the pressure back onto England, whose bowlers began to look out of steam.
Ind vs Eng 5th test live telecast and streaming details
In India, the match is telecast live on Sony Sports Network, with streaming available via Disney+ Hotstar.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket holds the telecast rights, while Sky Go and NOW TV offer live streaming options.
Australian audiences can watch the action on Fox Sports and Channel 7, with digital coverage via Kayo Sports and 7plus.
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 2, 2025
Pakistan fans can tune in to PTV Sports and Ten Sports on TV, or stream the match using Tamasha and Tapmad platforms.
Cricket lovers in Bangladesh can catch the match on Gazi TV (GTV) and T Sports, with live streaming via Rabbitholebd Sports.
Sri Lanka viewers have access via SLRC (Channel Eye) and Dialog TV, while streaming is available on Dialog ViU.
In North America, Willow TV handles both the TV broadcast and online stream for the USA and Canada. Additional platforms like ESPN+ and Hotstar Canada also provide streaming options.
England wins toss
England, who won the toss and opted to bowl first, had earlier folded for 247 in their first innings, handing India a slim lead of 23 runs. Mohammed Siraj was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming four crucial wickets, while Prasidh Krishna supported well with a fiery 4/62.
With the pitch still offering some assistance to the seamers and the Indian middle order yet to take guard, the post-lunch session could be decisive. India may look to push their lead past 300 before handing the ball back to their bowlers, who have already shown a knack for exploiting English vulnerabilities.
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