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Buttler, bowlers spark England

A stylish 89 from Jos Buttler and some inspired bowling helped England take control of the fifth Test against India at The Oval

England's fast bowlers backed up an inspired innings from Jos Buttler to reduce India to 6-174 and help grab command of the fifth Test on day two at the Oval.

Stuart Broad and Sam Curran removed India's openers, then James Anderson and Ben Stokes tore through the middle order with two wickets each.

Then, India captain Virat Kohli, the leading batsman in the series, was taken out by Stokes for 49 near stumps.

England's lead of 158 was largely thanks to the series' second leading run-scorer, Buttler, who struck 89 to guide his side to 332 from an overnight total of 7-198.

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