The fifth England vs India Rothesay Test kicks off on July 31 at The Oval — one of cricket’s most iconic venues and the historic home of Surrey CCC. Established in 1850, The Oval hosted England’s first home Test in 1880 and has since staged over 100 Tests. It has witnessed legendary moments, including the birth of the Ashes in 1882 and Len Hutton’s record 364 in 1938. For India, The Oval holds special significance — it was here that they secured their first Test win in England in 1971. India has won two of 15 Tests at the venue, the latest in 2021. Memorable Indian performances include Gavaskar’s 221 (1979), Dravid’s stellar average, and Pant’s century in 2021.
