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'Test cricket at its best': Siraj's 5-for powers India to famous series-levelling triumph
India pulled off a historic 6-run win over England in the 5th Test at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj starred with a five-wicket haul on a dramatic final day. read more
India have pulled off one of their greatest Test wins ever, beating England by just 6 runs in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. With this, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ends 2-2, a fair result for two teams who gave everything over five hard-fought matches across 25 days.
At the start of Day 5, the match looked all but gone for India. England were 339/6 and needed only 35 more runs to win with four wickets in hand. But Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna had other plans. In a dramatic morning session, the Indian bowlers held their nerves and took the last four wickets in just 28 runs.
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The last man standing was Chris Woakes, who came out to bat with a sling on his left arm. With one hand inside his jumper and the other strapped up, Woakes bravely walked out, but could do little as Gus Atkinson was bowled by Siraj for 17, sparking wild celebrations in the Indian dressing room.
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Siraj was the star of the day and the match, finishing with 5 wickets for 104 runs in the second innings. His final wicket sealed a stunning win and saved India from yet another Test series loss in England.
Test cricket at its best,India winning the match in England will be always special...
Well played #TeamIndia ❤️ — ㉿@र्तिकेय🖤🎩❤️🔥 (@ImKarteekey) August 4, 2025
Excellent series it was.. Infact the first time I saw India stood toe to toe with England in these conditions 🤍 — Adith Shyam (@adithshyam93) August 4, 2025
Fabulous cricket from India, but that is embarrassing from England. 73 runs needed with 7 wickets remaining, and ridiculously, they still try to smash everything 🏏
A great test series nonetheless.#TestCricket 🏏 — Gilo (@JamieGilo) August 4, 2025
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Test match at its finest. How can anyone doubt how incredible this format is? Long may it continue.
What a finish. Well done India and England👏🏾🇮🇳🏴 — Dharmesh (@dharmz23) August 4, 2025
What a Victory for INDIA 🇮🇳 !!!
At one time,ENGLAND were 301/3 then a terrific comeback by @mdsirajofficial and #prasidhkrishna bowl out on 367/10.
India won a Test match from an almost impossible situation.
🇮🇳 drew Test series 2-2#WTC27 #ENGvsIND #TeamIndia — ATIF__UMAIR (@ATIFUMAIR00) August 4, 2025
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