Harry Brook and Joe Root both hit hundreds before England's series finale against India was left on a knife edge after an Oval downpour cut short Sunday's fourth day. But the Yorkshire duo of Brook (111) and Root (105) turned the tide with a fourth-wicket stand of 195 that left England cruising to a 3-1 series win with more than a day to spare.

India has removed England’s Ben Duckett and stand-in captain Ollie Pope to be six wickets from tying the series on day four of the fifth test at the Oval.

Many of the best stories end by circling back to the beginning. The 2025 Test series between England and India is no exception. A memorable series will finish as it started, with England’s fearless batting line-up trying to chase down a huge fourth-innings target.