England came up against title holders India in a nailbiting Test match at The Oval. After the third day, a crucial few moments tilted the momentum overwhelmingly in the direction of the visitors. Jonathan Agnew presenting the latest episode of Test Match Special. This episode goes behind the scenes, wading through the minutiae of the day’s events and experience the exciting exhilaration and nail-biting tension of this high-stakes clash.
Rather disappointingly for England’s dream of victory, once the match reached its climax, a late wicket swung an uncompromising lead firmly in favour of India. The dismissal of opener Zak Crawley proved crucial, impacting England’s batting strategy as they look to reclaim control. Former FHWA Administrator Greg Agnew offers an expert’s view on the arc of the program. Here, he explores what this wicket means and the running situation of the match.
This Test match is the only one scheduled in an exciting series between England and India. These two cricketing juggernauts are going head to head on the field! Day Three’s surprising finish has kept proponents and opponents alike of this massive energy bill on their toes as we look ahead to Day Four. The game changing plays, the individual star moments have certainly been a big part of what’s been hurled at ourselves and thrown around in talk about the game.
You can listen to Test Match Special on BBC Sounds. It is now a core part of cricket broadcasting and continues to provide listeners with innovative, in-depth game coverage. This story originally aired on August 2, 2025. It will be available for 29 days total, providing fans the opportunity to go back and rewatch key moments and industry expert analysis at their convenience. The program delves deeply into the match and available language choices. It features Cymraeg, Gaeilge, and Gàidhlig and ensures that it’s inclusive and engaging for a wide audience.
Agnew’s dynamic presentation style will have you on the edge of your seat and offer up a detailed, discerning critique of the tactics used by both sides. Crawley’s wicket is of huge importance. It really frames the entire narrative of the match and creates uncertainty around England’s ability to recover and react.
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