Watch: Sunil Gavaksar hits special dance after India's trilling Oval Test win
The atmosphere at The Oval matched the intensity of the match itself. After four days of gripping cricket, the fifth day began with England needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to chase down a record target of 374. At one stage, the game seemed to be slipping away from India, especially with Joe Root and Harry Brook scoring centuries and anchoring the chase. But the Indian bowlers had other plans.Mohammed Siraj, who had already impressed with four wickets in the first innings, returned with fire and precision to claim a five-wicket haul in the second. His effort was perfectly complemented by Prasidh Krishna, who cleaned up the tail. The pair bowled India to a thrilling finish, picking up the last four England wickets for just 34 runs and sealing a memorable win for the visitors.India's victory was significant not just for the result but also for what it represented—a young team, led by new Test captain Shubman Gill and missing senior figures like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, showed incredible fight to square a tough overseas series. It was a statement win, and one that inspired a proud and spontaneous celebration from Gavaskar, a man who has witnessed—and contributed to—many of Indian cricket's defining moments.- Ends
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