Dramatic Pause: Bad Light Stalls Tense India vs England Test

The final session of the fifth Test between India and England at the Oval was halted by bad light. England, at 339 for 6, needed 35 more runs for a series win, while India required 3 wickets for a draw. Chris Woakes was injured but remained dressed to play.

Bad light brought an abrupt pause during the final session of day four in the fifth Test between cricket giants India and England at the Oval on Sunday.

At the time of the interruption, England was positioned at 339 for 6, needing a mere 35 runs to clinch both the match and the series. Meanwhile, India was on the hunt for just three more wickets to level the series at 2-2, with Chris Woakes already sidelined from play due to injury, yet was spotted in a sling, prepared to bat if necessary.

Despite his unwillingness to remain benched, Woakes would have to wait longer as players Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton held their positions at 2 and 0, respectively, when umpires stopped the game, checking the light meter to conclude any further play.