India, July 31 -- Once again, London beckons for India with the chance to do something special. India trail the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1 after the first four matches of the series, a miraculous rescue act by the batting unit ensuring that they stayed alive at Old Trafford despite being 0/2 in the first over while trailing by more than 300.

But it would all be for nought if India can't force a result at the Oval - a ground where they have had recent success, but also suffered heartbreak. It is a venue with a complicated history for India, who haven't had the best time of it, but recent feats are on their side.

India have faced England in 14 matches at the Oval through history, and have drawn seven of those contests. However, concern...