IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 2: India bowled out for 224 in first innings; Gus Atkinson takes fifer

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England’s Josh Tongue celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Karun Nair on day two of the fifth Test cricket match between India and England, on the Oval, in London, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.
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Pacer Gus Atkinson grabbed 5 wickets as India collapsed on the second day of the fifth and last Test towards England to be bowled out for 224 in their first innings, on Friday (August 1, 2025).

The in a single day batters Karun Nair (57) and Washington Sundar (26) fell in the first 20 minutes of play, which uncovered the frail tail of the Indian crew, which as soon as once more fell with out a lot resistance.

For England, Atkinson accomplished a five-for as he returned 21.4-8-33-5 whereas Josh Tongue took 3/57 as the 2 quick bowlers shared the vast majority of the workload for the hosts.

India had earlier resumed the second day’s play — which started sooner than the scheduled begin owing to rains on the first day — at 204 for six.

Brief scores: India 224 all out in 69.4 overs (Sai Sudharsan 38, Karun Nair 57; Gus Atkinson 5/33, Josh Tongue 3/57) vs England.

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