Since 1936, India has won two of their fifteen Test matches at The Oval; their most recent triumph occurred in 2021. They have managed to draw seven Test matches while losing six. Three of India's defeats at the venue have been by an innings,

England have brought Jamie Overton back into their squad for the fifth Test against India. The addition of Overton, who played for Surrey in the County Championship last week, is the only change to the group from Old Trafford,