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Gus Atkinson delivered a brilliant bowling spell, taking 5/33 against India at The Oval. His performance helped England bundle out India for 224. Zak Crawley then led England’s strong reply with an unbeaten half-century. Atkinson’s red-ball form continues to impress, solidifying his place in England’s attack.

Key Points: Gus Atkinson Takes Five-Wicket Haul Against India at The Oval

  • Atkinson claims fourth five-wicket haul at The Oval
  • His 5/33 ranks second-best for pacers vs India at venue
  • England restricts India to 224 after bowling first
  • Zak Crawley leads strong reply with unbeaten 52
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Atkinson continues fine run with red ball, takes five-wicket haul against India at home ground

England pacer Gus Atkinson shines with 5/33 against India at The Oval, continuing his red-ball dominance with a stellar bowling performance.

"Atkinson continued his fine run in white clothing at The Oval, taking 5/33 in 21.4 overs. – Match Report"

London, August 1

England pacer Gus Atkinson secured his fourth five-wicket haul at his home ground, The Oval, during the fifth and final Test against India, securing the second-best bowling figures by a pacer at the venue.

Atkinson continued his fine run in white clothing at The Oval, taking 5/33 in 21.4 overs, at an economy rate of 1.52. His wicket tally included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj and, Prasidh Krishna.

The first best bowling figures by a pacer against India at this venue are by Gubby Allen, when he secured 7/80 back in 1936.

After 13 Tests, Atkinson has secured 60 wickets at an average of 21.00, with best figures of 7/45 at Lord's on his Test debut, which also happened to be James Anderson's final Test match.

After England opted to bat first, they reduced India to 153/6. A 58-run partnership between Karun Nair (57 in 109 balls, with eight fours) and Washington Sundar (26 in 55 balls, with three fours) was the most meaningful part of the inning as India was bundled out for 224 runs. Apart from Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul, Josh Tongue (3/57) was also good.

In reply, England posted 109/1 at the end of the first session's play, with Zak Crawley (52* in 43 balls, with 12 fours) and Ollie Pope (12* in 16 balls, with two fours) unbeaten. Duckett (43 in 38 balls, with five fours and two sixes) put on a 92-run stand for the opening wicket, completely dismantling the Indian bowlers.

- ANI

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Priya S
At least Karun Nair showed some fight with his 57 runs. Why doesn't he get more chances in the team? He's clearly better than some regulars who keep failing overseas.
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Arjun K
Credit where it's due - Atkinson is shaping up to be England's next big fast bowler. That economy rate of 1.52 is insane in modern Test cricket! 🔥
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Sarah B
As an England supporter, it's exciting to see new talent emerging after Anderson's retirement. But I must say India's bowling attack looked toothless today - they really missed Bumrah's presence.
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Kavya N
Why do we always collapse in overseas Tests? The same players score centuries at home and can't even last 20 balls abroad. BCCI needs to arrange more A-tours to England before major series.
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Michael C
That Crawley-Duckett opening partnership was brutal! 92 runs in quick time shows how flat the pitch became later. Maybe India batted at the worst time?

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