- 📍 Venue: The Oval, London, England
- 📅 Date: Thursday 31st July – Monday 1st August, 2025
- 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM BST
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*New customers only. Min deposit & bet £10 at odds of 2.0 or higher. Free bets paid as 6 x £10. Terms apply.This series decider at The Oval promises high drama. England lead 2–1 and can secure their first five‑Test series win over India since 2018 with a victory or even a draw.
The hosts will go into the match without their inspirational leader Ben Stokes, who has been ruled out due to a torn shoulder muscle.
England have also taken a huge risk by naming an inexperienced all-seam bowling attack made up of Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue
India will begin the match with plenty of momentum following a resilient draw in Manchester.
The visitors looked down and out at lunch of Day 4 of the last Test, but a magnificent rearguard effort saw the Indians bat out the remaining five sessions to secure a draw and keep the series alive for the 5th Test.
India has also rung the changes with Jurel in for Pant, Nair in for Shardul, Krishna in for Bumrah and Akash in for Kamboj.
📊 Match Odds (as of 31 July 2025)
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| England win | 6/5 |
| India win | 13/5 |
| Match draw | 19/10 |
Source: William Hill, Betfair, Bet365
🎯 Betting Tips & Value Picks
1. Top England 1st Innings Wicket-Taker – Gus Atkinson (~5/1)
Atkinson’s debut performance at Lord’s produced 12 wickets. Expect him to thrive again on a seaming Oval pitch.
2. Over 1167.5 Total Match Runs (Bet365)
With both batting line-ups in form and the Oval known for high-scoring Tests, backing the over provides value even with some weather risk.
3. Top England Batter – Ollie Pope (~13/2)
Pope returns as stand-in captain and will relish familiar conditions at his home ground. Strong value to top score.
4. Top India Batter – Shubman Gill (~4/1)
Gill has been India’s best across the series with four centuries. In a must-perform situation, expect him to deliver again.
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Prediction: England to win the 5th Test and take the series 3–1.
Home conditions, a strong seam attack, and a reinforced batting order give England the edge. India will compete but may fall short, particularly if Bumrah is ruled out.
✅ Summary Tips
- Match result: England win @ 6/5
- Top England bowler (1st innings): Gus Atkinson @ ~5/1
- Top England batter: Ollie Pope @ ~13/2
- Top India batter: Shubman Gill @ ~4/1
- Total match runs: Over 1167.5 @ 5/6
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