England drops crucial catches in pivotal Test match

Dropped catches haunt England in the critical stages against India at The Oval.

England suffers from dropped catches in final Test

England dropped crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test against India at The Oval, leaving the tourists with the advantage. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dropped twice while making 51 not out, and Sai Sudharsan was also put down before being dismissed LBW by Gus Atkinson. After a chaotic day, India ended on 75-2, leading by 52 runs. India had previously been bowled out for 224, while England managed 247, showcasing the challenging bowling conditions. A strong opening partnership of 92 by Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett was crucial for England, yet the team struggled in the evening session, allowing India to gain momentum.

England's dropped catches could prove critical in this Test. The pressure will now be on the fielding side to improve their performance to avoid missing out on opportunities in such a tightly contested series. With India's batting now boosted by early successes, the match momentum may shift significantly if England cannot regroup. The tension in the series has been evident, and these moments can either ignite a turnaround or solidify defeat for the hosts.

Highlights

England will need to tighten their fielding if they hope to turn the Test in their favor.