Team India will play the 5th (ENG vs IND 5th Test) and the final game of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy against England at The Oval, starting from July 31. With England leading the 5-match series by 2-1, the last match has become more crucial for India than before. Ahead of the match, some vital stats about the iconic stadium are important to know for the cricket fans. Through the article, we’ll explore the probable nature of the surface, average runs in Test matches, batters-bowlers who performed well here in the Whites, and a lot more.
Pitch Report
The Oval’s pitch can influence the match heavily. Mostly, a fresh surface of the ground contains some elements to help the pace bowlers with the new ball. But, later on in a Test match, when the pitch gets flattened, the slow bowler and spinner may have to take vital roles. As both teams—England and India—have multiple bowlers in this bracket, the match is going to be more interesting once the ball and soil get more rough.
Average First Innings Score
The Oval cricket ground over the years produced multiple high-scoring matches. But the first innings score, which is very crucial to decide a Test match result, fluctuates over the years in the ground. In the last couple of years, there was a tendency to witness a good amount of runs on the scoreboard during the first innings. Cricket fans may not be surprised to see another high-octane match on the ground.
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Batting at The Oval in Test matches
Batters with well-rehearsed technical skills can enjoy spending a long time at The Oval. Players like Joe Root and KL Rahul have produced memorable knocks here in the past. Root and Rahul both smashed Test centuries at this venue. Ollie Pope, another batsman with a classy batting style, had impactful knocks at The Oval.
Bowlers at The Oval in Test matches
Rather than bowlers with express speed, the ground is mostly dominated by medium pacers and spinners. England’s Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes have left their mark in the stadium. Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed success bowling here. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also got multiple wickets in this battleground.
