England Stumbles, Trails India by 115 Runs in Oval Test

England ended Day 1 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval precariously positioned at 109/1. Zak Crawley anchored the innings with a composed 52 not out.

Ollie Pope provided able support, remaining unbeaten on 12 runs at stumps. The visitors, however, hold a significant 115-run lead.

The English openers failed to capitalise on a promising start, leaving much work for the middle order on Day 2.

This crucial match will determine the final outcome of the series, and the pressure is clearly mounting on the English batting line-up. The coming days will be crucial in deciding whether England can bridge the deficit and mount a serious challenge.

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