India faces a potential series defeat against England in the fifth Test, with Joe Root and Harry Brook's dominant partnership pushing the hosts closer to victory. Sunil Gavaskar emphasized that only a win can level the series and acknowledge India's competitiveness. Brook's rapid century, aided by a costly dropped catch, further diminishes India's hopes as England approaches the target.
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