After the late-night drama at Old Trafford on Sunday, July 27, the caravan now moves to London, where Kennington Oval will host the fifth and final match of the series.
The series is poised at 2-1 with England in the lead. The visitors will look to level things at the Oval, while the Ben Stokes-led side will eye to clinch the series to their name. Ahead of the crucial Test, let's look at the head-to-head figures of India and England at the Kennington Oval.
India's Test Record At Kennington Oval
Notably, India have played 17 matches at the Oval, out of which the visitors have won just two matches. Notably, 16 of these matches were against England and one against Australia during the WTC 2023 final.
India's first win at the Oval came in the 1971 tour, while their recent win was during the 2021 tour.
Overall, out of the 17 matches, India have won two, lost six and drawn 9 matches. However, in the last six appearances, the visitors have lost four matches.
Venue
Matches Won
Matches Lost
Tied
Drawn
Total
Oval
2
6
0
9
17
What To Expect At the Oval?
At The Kennington Oval, India need to search for a win to draw the series. They are marred with injuries as Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the match because of a toe fracture.
Further, there is a doubt over Jasprit Bumrah's participation because of his workload management. Notably, it was decided that the 31-year-old will play just three matches in the tour.
As of now, the right-arm seamer has already played three games, and the management faces a tough challenge in front of them.
Talking about the pitch at the Oval, it is designed for the batters and runs are expected on the Oval track. Thus, the shortage of quality bowlers for India will be an issue in the upcoming match.
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Kennington Oval - (Source : @Johns/X.com)
