Karun Nair Anchor India’s innings England Passers dominated the vibrant pitch of the series in the oval. After losing the toss fifth consecutive time, India’s top order fell under pressure, leaving Nair to create a blank stand. Under the leadership of England’s Pacries Gus etcinson And Josh tongueCompletely exploited the circumstances, put the beginning inroads and the visiting team on the back foot. However, Nair’s flexibility and composed batting, with a significant late partnership, ensured that India remained in the competition, working hard against an tireless and aggressive England bowling attack on a challenging surface. India finished the early day at 204/6 after the stumps were invited to bat first.
ENG vs IND: England’s pacers dominate India as an order
On a pitch that provided the most assistance to the bowlers to all chains, England’s pace attack seized the profit from the first over. Atkinson, making a significant impact, rejected the opener and led the charge Yashsvi Jaiswal For just 2 runs with a sharp Inswinger that implicates him LBW. The pressure was tireless, and when it was re -paid when it was re -paid Chris Woakes Get rid of a set KL RahulWho cut the ball at his stump for 14. This aggressive and accurate bowling performance left India’s top order in disarray.
The biggest shock came with captain’s important run-out Shubman Gill For 21, orchestrated by a luxurious piece of fielding by Atkinson. The English bowlers’ ability to maintain a tight line and length, jointly, means that India struggled to find any rhythm, they could also establish a solid rung before coming back to the pavilion with the top half of their batting lineup.
See also: England crowd reduced her innings on 1 of the Oval Test after a devastating run-out Shubman Gill.
ENG vs IND: Karun Nair emerges as the only warrior for India on the day 1 of the Oval Test
Between the early genocide and the collapse of major wickets, Nair emerged as the only warrior for India, showing remarkable patience and composition to anchor the innings. Arriving at the crease with a score at an uncertain 83 for 3, Nair faced a storm of England’s tireless speed attack. However, even with Nair’s flexibility, the lower middle-order of India fought to start. Ravindra Jadeja ‘A brief stay at the crease ended with him, which delivers the wicketkeeper from the tongue for only 9 runs, which put India into a deep hole.
Dhruv JurallComing at number seven, showing a great promise by constructing a significant 30 -run stand with Nair. Just when it seemed that India was stabilizing the ship, Jurall was dismissed in a bizarre sequence of events, first overturned an LBW’s decision, which was reviewed in the slippes on the next ball for only 19, at the next ball, Atkinson claimed the wicket. Despite these failures, Nair’s firm migration, which saw him reaching an unbeaten 52 of 1 day’s game, was a will for his mental fate and otherwise provided a very important backbone for delicate batting performance, as he shared a late partnership with Washington Sundar.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Very happy for Karun Nair. This innings will earn a lot of respect in his dressing room.
– Harsha Bhogal (@Bhogleharsha) 31 July, 2025
Karun was entitled to another chance https://t.co/kpxvwp6bza
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) 31 July, 2025
Finally, Karun Nair converted to half a century in those nervous 30s. What is knocking on a hard pitch so far. pic.twitter.com/sbwf6plvfu
– Ratnish (@Loyalsachinfan) 31 July, 2025
– Lost the toss.
– Tough circumstances.
– Openers failed.
-Capton’s run-out.
– Rishabh Pant is not available.There was almost everything against us, Karun Nair stood for us in the series du or dye match. Hopefully he does more tomorrow.
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) 31 July, 2025
The correct match to score another 300 for Karun Nair and Gill will make it again. pic.twitter.com/e2asazi7xt
– Hygenberg ☢ (@Internetumpire) 31 July, 2025
3147 days between 50 of Karun Nair in Test cricket.
– Neeroz Khativada 🏔 (@Mountain_Goner) 31 July, 2025
A return long overdue and really qualified 🫶
5 for Karun Nair
: @BCCI #Playwithfire , #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/gmwrfvwuxr
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (@Sunrisers) 31 July, 2025
Hard pitch? Karun’s flexibility is difficult! pic.twitter.com/ix8k6l34dx
– Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_Titans) 31 July, 2025
A story of toilet 💪
Knock of perseverance 🏏
Keep walking, Karun 5⃣0⃣*🥳#WHISTLEPODU #ENGVIND
📸: bcci pic.twitter.com/o3evcmvesl– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) 31 July, 2025
Karun Nair anchored India’s innings as England’s pacers.
A cool head between the storm – a difficult day 1 knock on the surface!
Scorecard: https://t.co/m0ml0tepq5#Cricket #ENGVIND #Karunnair #Examination #Oval #India, pic.twitter.com/dw9GEXC8H2
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 31 July, 2025