In the destructive magic of fast bowling in your home ground, England‘S Gus etcinson Indian batting line up on 2 days day through lineup Fifth and final test in ovalAtkinson’s fierce performance achieved the five -wicket race, an important achievement that destroyed the Indian lower order and saw the visitors out for a minor clan. This sensational attempt put England into a major position and shifted the pace of closing of the series.
Gus Atkinson’s house Turf heroes dicted Karun Nair and India’s tail at 2 of the Oval Test.
Gus etcinsonPlaying in his home ground, gave a career-defined performance, which was through the lower order of India on a challenging oval pitch. Starting again at day 2 with India at 204/6, Atkinson did not waste any time to feel his presence. He took three of the last four Indian wickets in a spectacular magic, which ran only in 34 delivery, ending with extraordinary figures of 5-33 from 21.4 overs.
The second day was included in his victims Karun NairJoe 57, LBW stuck for Washington Sundar, who pulled a small ball for deep square leg, and a stunning double strike for cleaning Mohammad Siraj And Prasad krishnaWorthy of his rich five wickets. Etkinson was removed earlier Yashsvi Jaiswal And Dhruv JurallIt was the fourth five-wicket of Atkinson’s promising test career, highlighting his immense ability.
His magic was even more important than the fact that England was without Chris Woakes, who retained the shoulder injury in 1 day and was dropped from the remaining part of the match. Atkinson’s performance not only destroyed the Indian innings, but also demonstrated the effectiveness of the oval pitch for the seam bowlers, providing a blueprint for the Indian attack.
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India’s collapse after the promising start against England
India’s first innings in the oval was a story of an omission opportunities, with a dramatic fall. On the day 1 affected by a rain, India’s top order fought against the English pacers on a green tingged pitch. Despite a gritty half a century from Nair (57) and a solid knock Sai Sudhrasan (38), None of the Indian batsmen was able to convert their debut into a big score. Loss of major wickets including captain Shubman Gill To do a run-out, left India weak.
The team’s struggles were complicated at day 2, as they lost their final four wickets for just 20 runs, out of a palette 224 with a night score of 204/6. Indian talenders offered very little resistance to tireless English attacks, a recurring issue that has stricken them throughout the series. To show the England bowlers that there is a lot to offer the pitch, India’s bowlers now face a monumental task to maintain a managerial clan in the first innings of the house and bring their team back to the game.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Five wickets for Gas Atkinson, who have been above the head and shoulders above the rest of England attacks at their home ground. Currently, there are 60 wickets in 21 in his 13th Test. In this summer, England’s attack has been quietly missed.
– Will McFerson (@Willis_macp) August 1, 2025
Four-fur in 13 tests for Atkinson.
For comparison, other current England Seamers …
Wood: 5
Stokes: 5
Vox: 5
Archer: 3– Yas Rana (@Yas_wisden) August 1, 2025
It can be temporary, but so far, no bowler, dead or alive; In the last 125 years, Gus has taken more Test wickets at a better strike rate than Gus Atkinson.
He has taken 60 wickets at a surprising strike rate of 34.9! pic.twitter.com/urb8fhy4dn– Abhishek AB (@absay_ek) August 1, 2025
Gus Atkinson was the Player of the Year for England in the previous season and he got a firm in his return game that for just 33 runs in the 1.52 economy, India should consider itself lucky that there was no Gass Atkinson in 1 4 sports. This series may be available with them 4–0.
– Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) August 1, 2025
This morning he receives his fourth 5-cicat hall (5/33) as a magic from Gas Atkinson. Wrote about him, how important his role will be Volks will not be available. #ENGVIND https://t.co/33wq6dxirg pic.twitter.com/mljqwv9hco
– Debis Sen (@Debasissen) August 1, 2025
A lot of things about injuries in this series cannot help, but think that Gus Atkinson can be the biggest miss.
– The Cricket Podcast (@Thecricketpod) August 1, 2025
At this point, Atkinson should be just a test specialist.
England has the right idea with Anderson/Broad. The drop you get is often less than issues of being injured seamor.
Our best seamor is perhaps under current circumstances.– James McCagre (@mccGhreyjames) August 1, 2025
What is a player Gas Atkinson. Only in its 13th Test, it is the 4th five wickets, and also a test century named after him.
The former series said that Atkinson is a very big miss for England. England will hop that he will be fit for ash.
– Spandon Roy (@TalkSports 45) August 1, 2025
I really like Gas Atkinson, anyway, it has now got a very decent CV for England, but he is the only bowler of the new generation to believe he will distribute he
– Ben Boman ((@Ben_bowman_) August 1, 2025
Keep Atkinson fit and he will lead the England bowling attack for the next 5+ years … #ENGVIND
– Innocent bistander (@innobystander) August 1, 2025
