The Oval crowd rose to its feet as Harry Brook delivered a knock to remember. On Day 4 of the fifth Test, he tore into the Indian attack with a blazing century, turning the match on its head. In no time, Brook dragged the game away from India’s grasp.
Harry Brook’s blazing century stuns India at the Oval
Coming out to bat at number five with England under pressure, Brook played the innings of his life. He showed aggressive intent right from the start and gave no mercy to the Indian bowlers, piercing the field with precision and timing. On a day when England were chasing a daunting target of 374, Brook rose to the occasion with confidence and control.
He reached his century with a smart push down to third man off Washington Sundar, earning a standing ovation from a packed Oval. Brook scored 111 runs off just 98 balls, hitting 14 fours and two sixes on a lively surface. Earlier, a costly drop by Mohammed Siraj gave him a second chance. He eventually fell to Akash Deep while charging down the track, but his job was already done.
Here’s how fans reacted:
It’s amusing to me how effortlessly Harry Brook scored that ton in a pressure situation with a 100+ SR in the 4th innings. Unbelievable match winning innings.
— Ghazanfer (@Ghazzuu) August 3, 2025
34.1 to 62.4 was all carnage, courtesy @Harry_Brook_88
Nothing to blame SIRaj though, these kinda things can/will happen in the field and india had to bounce back.— Vijay Reddy (@VijayReddy_22) August 3, 2025
Harry Brook you hero. A game changing knock #ENGvIND
— Sam (@samjohnsonn_) August 3, 2025
Well done Harry Brook & Joe Root. Exceptional batting . We don’t have any response for such kind of attack. England deserve to be on winning side. As an Indian cricket team fan I’m accepting the defeat. #INDvsENG #ENGvsIND
— Pratik (@imsinghpratik) August 3, 2025
10th Test Hundred For Harry Brook#ENGvIND #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/jsM6JXumzx
— 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 (@usamasahr) August 3, 2025
HARRY BROOK – THE BACKBONE FOR ENGLAND IN TESTS FOR FUTURE pic.twitter.com/jpLxszEAPP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 3, 2025
HARRY BROOK – FIRST PLAYER IN 70 YEARS TO SCORE 10 TEST HUNDREDS IN 50 OR LESS INNINGS. pic.twitter.com/oy2xmrQLxc
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 3, 2025
BOOM! Sensational century by Harry Brook.. off just 91 balls. He’s such a great player, and this has been one of his most brilliant and important innings. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Yz4IJ8TWPh
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 3, 2025
HARRY BROOK YOU SUPERSTAR #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/HeWoNLwOcp
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) August 3, 2025
Harry Brook hammers a stunning ton off just 91 balls while chasing 374 in the fourth innings#ENGvIND #cricket #5thTest #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Pep5QDBQxd
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 3, 2025
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Joe Root nears century as hosts edge closer to series win
England remained in firm control of the run chase by tea on Day 4, reaching 317 for 4 in 66 overs, needing just 57 more runs to chase down 374 and clinch the series 3-1. The session was all about the hosts, who scored 153 runs for the loss of only one wicket. Joe Root led the charge with a calm and calculated unbeaten 98 off 135 deliveries, guiding the innings with his trademark patience and class.
Despite India’s efforts through Siraj and Akash, the bowling lacked bite as England’s chase remained on course. Earlier in the innings, England recovered smoothly after Zak Crawley’s dismissal late on Day 4, with partnerships building steadily and the pressure slowly shifting away from the visitors.
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