Akash Deep slips; India miss golden chance to dismiss Jacob Bethell

Harry Brook's explosive century and Joe Root's steady innings propelled England closer to a series victory at The Oval. A crucial dropped catch off Jacob Bethell proved costly for India, allowing England to capitalize. Brook's counter-attacking 111 and Root's unbeaten 98 have put England in a commanding position, needing just 57 more runs for a 3-1 series win.