In the second innings at The Oval, Shardul Thakur scored a half-century as crucial as his fifty in the first. It helped India overcome another morning session wobble to set England 368 for victory on a surface that has retained its docile nature for three full days.
INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2021
Big batting day sets up tasty finish at The Oval

Pant and Shardul made 100 for the seventh wicket. © Getty