IND vs ENG Playing 11: India vs England 5th Test Team News, Lineups

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The highly-anticipated 5th and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be held at the Kennington Oval, London, from July 31 to August 4. With England leading the five-match series 2-1, the pressure is firmly on India to win and level the series 2-2. A draw or victory for England would see them clinch the series on home soil.

This final Test carries immense significance-not only for the outcome of the series but also in the context of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.

The Oval traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Captains often prefer to chase here, as spinners tend to have an early say, while pacers come into greater effect on Day 3. By Day 4, conditions typically favour batting.

India Record at The Oval

India's record at this venue is modest- 2 wins, 6 losses, and 7 draws in 15 Tests. However, they come into this match on the back of a resilient showing in the fourth Test, where they batted over 140 overs to salvage a draw, restoring belief in the camp.

India vs England 5th Test Team News

India

India will be without spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been rested as part of workload management. His absence paves the way for Bengal pacer Akash Deep, who has impressed with 11 wickets in two Tests this series. He missed the fourth Test due to a minor niggle but has recovered in time for the decider.

The other major selection debate is between Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav, both pushing for a spot in place of Anshul Kamboj. The nature of the pitch will influence this decision-should the surface have a green tinge, Arshdeep is likely to retain his place. Kuldeep, however, remains a tempting option, especially given The Oval's tendency to support spin in the early stages.

Sai Sudharsan, who struck a composed fifty in Manchester, is expected to hold his place in the XI. That means Abhimanyu Easwaran will likely have to wait longer for his international debut. Rishabh Pant has been ruled out from the final match and Dhruv Jurel is set to replace him. Karun Nair may also replace Shardul Thakur to strengthen India's batting.

England

England have confirmed four changes to their squad. Ben Stokes has been ruled out with a shoulder injury, joining Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson on the sidelines.

The new faces in the squad are Jamie Overton, Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue. Fast-bowling all-rounder Overton strengthens England's seam attack. Ollie Pope will lead the side in Stokes' absence, marking a crucial moment in his leadership journey.

India vs England Playing 11: IND vs ENG Lineups (India Predicted, England Confirmed)

India: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue

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