The fifth Test between England and India is hanging in the balance — and now, it’s not just about runs and wickets but also about time.
Play was stopped due to bad light late on Day 4 at the Kennington Oval, with England needing just 35 more runs to seal a win, and India hunting the final 4 wickets. However, in a positive sign, the umpire’s umbrella has now come down, indicating improving light conditions.
According to the official update, the cut-off time for resumption is 6:42 PM Local Time, which is just under 45 minutes away from the latest check. If conditions improve enough before that deadline, play can resume today and possibly produce a dramatic finish.
Currently, Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton are at the crease for England, with the scoreboard reading 339/6 in 76.2 overs. India’s pace attack has kept things tight, and a few more minutes of play could shift the momentum either way.
Whether we get any more cricket on Day 4 will depend on how quickly the light improves — it’s a race against time now.
