Day Two of the fifth Test at The Oval witnessed a dramatic collapse, with 15 wickets tumbling, the most in this series so far. England's promising start faltered against India's pace attack, led by Siraj and Krishna, who claimed four wickets each. India lost two wickets in their second innings, intensifying the pressure in this high-stakes encounter.
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