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Team India has set a formidable 374-run target for England in the fifth Test at The Oval, fueled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and crucial fifties from Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. England face a historic challenge, needing to surpass the highest-ever fourth-innings chase at The Oval, a record set in 1902.

At The Oval, England's Ollie Pope won the toss and chose to bowl against India, extending India's toss-loss streak to 15 in international cricket. India, trailing 1-2 in the series, face tough odds, as historically teams losing all five tosses rarely win the series. Despite this, India aim to defy history after saving the fourth Test.