ENG vs IND 2025: Varun Aaron Backs India to Seal Oval Test with Four Wickets on Final Day

Varun Aaron, a former India bowler who is now a commentator, thinks India is ready for a comeback as the fifth Test match between India and England at The Oval approaches its last day. According to Aaron, India now has the momentum, and only four wickets separate them from a series-tying opportunity.

England ended Day 4 at stumps with a score of 339/6 after chasing 374. Even though they just need to score another 35 runs, India has the psychological edge following a spectacular comeback, which was made possible by strong performances from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, as well as a second new ball that is due in just 3.4 overs.

Varun Aaron on ENG vs IND 2025:

Aaron stated on Match Centre Live on JioHotstar that India will benefit from their break heading into Day 5. The former bowler stated that a series tie is a well-earned outcome for the Indian squad and that the message in the camp would have to be to not let things slip. The hosts took the lead as Joe Root and Harry Brook put up 195 runs for the fourth wicket. However, Brook was dismissed for 111 and Root for 105 during the last session. Aaron gave India's post-tea bowling and the encouragement of Indian supporters at The Oval credit.

Aaron said, “Even a 10–15 minute extra break can do wonders for a team. It gave the players time to regroup in the dressing room, talk strategy, and recover physically. I’m sure the message in the room was clear—‘We’ve worked too hard over the past 60 days to let this game slip.’ This team has travelled from India and dominated large parts of the series. A series draw is the least they deserve. A loss from this position would hurt. But after that spirited bowling spell post-tea, I genuinely believe India are now in a position to win this match."

Notably, Siraj (2/95) and Prasidh (3/109), India's pace duo, will take the second new ball on Monday. Jamie Smith, England's final recognised hitter, is undefeated as of day two. Three tailenders, including the injured Chris Woakes and Jamie Overton, are still to come.

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