August 3, 2025: A very aggressive start from England’s Harry Brook has shifted the momentum of the fifth Test after lunch on Day 4, putting India under pressure. Resuming his innings, Brook immediately went on the attack, with bowler Prasidh Krishna bearing the brunt of his aggression.
In a costly over, Krishna gave away 11 runs, which included some well-timed boundaries from Brook. The Indian bowler’s struggles were compounded by a lack of seam movement from the pitch, a condition that is favoring the English batsmen in their high-stakes chase.
Thanks to Brook’s rapid scoring, England has successfully brought its target down to under 200 runs. At the break, England were 164/3, needing 210 more runs to win the match and level the series. With Brook showing no signs of slowing down and the pitch offering little for the bowlers, the match is now finely poised.