IND Vs ENG Live Score, 5th Test Day 3: Akash Deep Departs But Visitors Lead By 166 Runs At Lunch | India 189/3 (44)

India head into the break in a commanding position at 189/3, leading England by 166 runs. The morning belonged entirely to the visitors, with nightwatchman Akash Deep and Yashasvi Jaiswal stitching together a superb 107-run partnership.

Deep entertained with a fluent 66 – his maiden Test fifty – while Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 85 at lunch. England looked deflated, dropping their fourth catch of the innings and struggling to find breakthroughs. Jamie Overton finally removed Akash just before the interval, but India remain firmly in control. A lead of 300-plus now looks very much on the cards.

England finally found the breakthrough they desperately needed as Akash Deep fell for a well-made fifty. Trying to turn Jamie Overton into the leg side, he got a leading edge that flew to point, where Gus Atkinson took a sharp tumbling catch. The Oval crowd, especially the Indian fans, rose to applaud Deep’s gritty knock, giving him a standing ovation as he made his way back to the dressing room after a memorable innings.

Akash Deep brought up his maiden Test fifty in style, swatting a boundary to deep square leg that drew loud cheers from the Indian fans and a standing ovation from his teammates. The nightwatchman, showing remarkable composure and grit, raised his bat to acknowledge the applause, his face lit with quiet pride.

India enjoyed a productive first hour as Akash Deep held firm and guided them through to the drinks break, offering a valuable bonus with the bat. The pitch showed signs of easing, and with Akash Deep surpassing his previous Test best of 31 — set at the Gabba — by reaching 32*, India’s position strengthened further.

Known for his explosive 53* off just 18 balls in a first-class game for Bengal in 2022, Akash's resilience here was timely, especially with Shubman Gill set to enter at No. 5 against a tiring English attack and a slightly older ball.

England’s depleted bowling attack continued to feel the absence of Chris Woakes on Day 2, as Jamie Overton was introduced from the Pavilion End only to be uppercut for four by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, along with Akash Deep, brought up a steady 50-run partnership.

His job was to safeguard Shubman Gill last evening, but Akash Deep has fare exceeded that expectation, scoring vital runs for India in the morning. While Jaiswal has not got going as he can, the night watchman has hit freely and raced away to 21 off 33 balls. The partnership is worth 37 now and frustrating England.

IND: 105/2 (26)

Well well, that was unexpected. England employ the left-arm spin of Jacob Bethell to start the day. This could perhaps be just to enable a change of ends for one of the seamers. Nevertheless, night watchman Akash Deep cashes in on the opportunity, smacking the tweaker for a boundary and another mis-timed slog for two towards midwicket. Welcome runs for India.

IND: 81/2 (19)

Unlike the previous two days, rain is not expected to stop play on Day 3 at The Oval. The precipitation is estimated at 13 percent and the maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast to be 22 and 14 degrees Celsius, respectively. Check out the predicted hourly weather in London.

England had caught fairly well in the series leading up to Friday, when they shelled three catches inside the first 15 overs of the Indian innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the major benefactor as he sped to a swift 44-ball half-century.

First, Harry Brook dropped Jaiswal at second slip on 20. Liam Dawson, serving as a substitute fielder for the injured Chris Woakes, later dropped the Indian southpaw on 40 at long leg. Zak Crawley also shelled a chance at third slip off Sai Sudharsan.

The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 3:30pm IST. The third day of the fifth India vs England Test will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in the country.

Good afternoon and welcome to everyone joining us for another absorbing day of cricket in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. The weather forecast is bright and sunny and the Indian batters will look to cash in, though the threat of Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue cannot be overstated. Stay with us for the build-up and live updates from the third day of the fifth IND vs ENG Test.