England, who must chase an unprecedented 374 runs in the fourth innings at The Oval. Historically, no team has successfully chased over 300 runs at this venue in its 145-year-old history., Cricket, Ti

Many of the best stories end by circling back to the beginning. The 2025 Test series between England and India is no exception. A memorable series will finish as it started, with England’s fearless batting line-up trying to chase down a huge fourth-innings target.

England were a daunting target of 374 runs to win the fifth Test against India at The Oval and win the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 3-1. Coming into the fifth Test with a lead of 2-1, the hosts asked the Shubman Gill-led side to bat first on a greenish top.