Woakes continues from the Vauxhall End. Sai Sudharsan shoulders arms to the first and shows similar restraint for the next two deliveries. He then swings and misses at one outside off, but finishes the over on a positive note - cracking a boundary to get things moving. Four runs from the over. After 20 overs, India are 56 for 2.
Jamie Overton charges in again. Gill gets forward to defend the first delivery, then pulls a short one to deep backward square for a single. Sai defends solidly before guiding one to the left of gully for a single of his own. Gill ends the over in style, timing a lovely boundary through the covers. Six runs off it - after 21 overs, India move to 62 for 2.
Woakes returns and starts with two tight balls that Sai blocks well. But then comes a moment of brilliance - a glorious boundary driven with class. Sai plays the next one towards midwicket for no run and closes out the over with a well-run couple. Another productive over - six from it. After 22 overs, India are 68 for 2.
Overton continues. Gill lets the first ball go, then pounces on a loose one to smash a boundary. He pushes the next to mid-on and follows it with a dot towards cover. Just four from the over. After 23 overs, India are 72 for 2.
And now - chaos. Out of nowhere, a heavy storm has swept in. Rain is pelting down, umbrellas are up in the stands, and the players are sprinting off the field. The groundsmen rush in with covers, trying to protect the square as quickly as possible.
Early lunch has been taken at The Oval due to the sudden downpour.
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