England's Harry Brook and Joe Root mounted a fierce counterattack, scoring centuries and turning the Oval into a battleground. India's Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna fought back, claiming crucial wickets to keep India in contention. With the series hanging in the balance, India needs four wickets on the final day to secure a 2-2 draw.
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