England v India: The essential fifth Test day one stats to help keep you ahead of the game

We take a look at the historic figures ahead of the Kia Oval Test to keep you ahead of the game

Can India square the series in the final Test of this epic series – and what does history tell us about how they might best achieve that goal against an England side still aiming for an outright victory?

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The ground first hosted a Test between England and India in 1936, and two of their Test wins in England have come there.

Looking at recent history, England have won 10 of their last 18 Tests at the Kia Oval, losing on six occasions. India also lost a World Test Championship final against Australia there in 2023.

The toss is key here, with those winning and choosing to bat in those games taking home the spoils on all 10 occasions. Teams winning the toss and bowling also won seven out of nine encounters.

If you're looking at when the first wicket might fall, this has occurred on average after 35.16 runs have been scored or when 10.5 overs have been bowled.

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