London, July 31 -- A resilient and much-needed half-century for Karun Nair and his unbeaten half-century partnership with a resolute Washington Sundar helped India fight back after losing quick wickets during the first day of the fifth Test against England at The Oval on Thursday.
At the end of the day's play, India was 204/6, with Nair (52*) and Sundar (19*) unbeaten, having stitched a 51-run stand so far after the visitors had stumbled to 153/6.
India resumed the final session at 85/3, with Nair and Sai Sudharsan (28*) at the crease.
The duo kick-started the session with positive intent, with Sudharsan getting two boundaries against Jamie Overton. India reached the 100-run mark in 34.3 overs.
However, he edged a Josh Tongue delivery...
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