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England, currently leading the series 2–1, won the toss with stand‑in captain Ollie Pope and chose to field first on what was seen as a bowler-friendly pitch under cloudy skies . The day was heavily interrupted by rain, creating a slow, fragmented atmosphere despite a packed 30,000-strong crowd . India ended the day on 204 for 6 after 64 overs. They steadied the innings from a shaky 123/5, thanks to a gritty half-century from Karun Nair, who has returned to the side after a long absence (his first fifty in 3,148 days) . He shared a vital 50-run partnership with Washington Sundar, helping India recover some composure . Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, India’s young captain, was dismissed for 21 via a bizarre run-out from Gus Atkinson, marking a costly moment in the innings . On the bowling front, Gus Atkinson impressed, picking up key wickets and executing sharp fielding, while Josh Tongue took two wickets with some unplayable deliveries early on . Chris Woakes, England’s most consistent bowler, sustained a concerning shoulder injury while fielding late in the day and may be ruled out for the remainder of the Test .
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Karun Nair’s Gritty Fifty Rescues India After Early Setbacks in 5th Test
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South Africa Under-19 claimed a convincing 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh Under-19 in the fifth match of the Tri-Nation U19 Series held at Harare Sports Club on July 31, 2025. Bangladesh, batting first, were bowled out for just 175 runs in 48.5 overs. Their innings never found real momentum, with regular wickets stalling progress at crucial stages.
The South African bowlers were clinical and disciplined throughout, with Al Fahad leading the attack, taking 3 wickets for just 29 runs in 9 overs. Despite some resistance from the Bangladeshi middle order, no batter managed to convert a start into a significant innings. Chasing a modest target, South Africa U19 began steadily and never looked under serious threat. They reached the target in just 36.5 overs, finishing at 176 for 5 with 79 balls to spare. Openers set the tone early, and although Bangladesh did pick up a few wickets, it wasn’t enough to cause any panic in the South African camp.
Vihan Pretorius contributed a handy 21 off 22 balls during the chase, while Kamo Phiri remained unbeaten as the winning runs were scored. This result highlighted South Africa’s growing strength and balance in the tournament, while Bangladesh will need to reassess their batting approach and find more consistency moving forward. With this victory, South Africa U19 further solidified their position in the points table and will carry strong momentum into their remaining matches. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to bounce back strongly in their next fixture.
