ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 1: Full Highlights and Scoreboard

A deserving half-century for Karun Nair. In a tough situation, when Team India (ENG vs IND 5th Test) was struggling to hold wickets, Nair played a much-needed innings to keep the hope alive to level the series. 

He prayed to God for one last chance to perform with Team India, and he got the chance. Nair dropped from the last test's line-up because of low runs, and again, the management decided to include the batter when the team was in a critical situation. A do-or-die situation for Team India, a do-or-die situation for Karun Nair. Nair delivered, remaining not out after the conclusion of Day 1 of the ongoing England vs. India 5th Test, and will start a fresh day with Washington Sundar.

When Karun came to bat at The Oval, India had already lost 3 major batters—Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and captain Subhman Gill. Nair and Sai Sudharsan started to carry the innings. Sudharshan was doing well; multiple flawless shots came out from his bat. But suddenly, Josh Tounge caused the damage. Sai Sudharsan departed for a well-made 38.

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When patience combined with skill 

His dismissal was a major disappointment for Team India, like the run-out of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul's inside edge, which guided the ball on the off stump. Nair's story is so far different. Unlike the number 3 position, for this match, he got too mad at number 4, where he actually belongs, in the middle order.

Without making any hurry, he waited for his moment. Through his unmatchable patience and sublime strokes, the batter got his half century and helped India to edge past the 200-run landmark in the first innings. 

ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 1 Scoreboard: 

India: 204/6 (64 Overs)

Batsman	Runs / Balls	Bowler	Wickets/ Overs
Karun Nair	52* (98)	Josh Tounge	2/47 (13)
Sai Sudharsan	38 (108)	Gus Atkinson	2/31 (19)
Shubman Gill	21 (35)	Chris Woakes	1/46 (14)