TimesofIndia.com in London: England pacer Josh Tongue admitted that bowling a bowler brief on Day 3 was at all times going to be a troublesome problem, however remained calm in regards to the fourth-innings chase because the hosts have been set a frightening 374-run goal by India within the last Check at The Oval. “It was at all times going to be a troublesome ask for us bowlers,” mentioned Tongue after stumps on Saturday. “However we’re fairly chilled. Not overthinking the goal. With the batting line-up we’ve bought, there’s no cause why we are able to’t chase it.” Tongue additionally spoke about how the pitch has modified over the course of three days. “There was a bit in it early on, however the heavy curler appeared to flatten it. Nonetheless, the odd one is leaping from size.” When requested a couple of potential Ashes tour later this yr, the quick bowler brushed it apart. “Not considering forward proper now,” he mentioned. Tongue, who was taken for just a few by nightwatchman Akash Deep, admitted the lower-order runs have been irritating. “He bought just a few runs. That damage.”
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Can England efficiently chase down the 374-run goal set by India?
India had earlier taken cost of the match with a high quality hundred from Yashasvi Jaiswal and a fiery 66 from Akash Deep, who shared a century stand within the morning session. Washington Sundar then smashed a 46-ball 53 as India set a report goal of 374 — the very best ever set at The Oval in Check cricket. On the shut of play, England have been 50 for 1, with Siraj eradicating Crawley simply earlier than stumps. With two full days left, the match continues to be open, although India look firmly on high. England’s strategy on Day 4 might outline the Check and maybe the sequence.
