Friday, June 12
India clinched a thrilling six-run victory against England at The Oval, leveling the series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's decisive yorker sparked euphoric celebrations as players embraced and paraded the ground. The narrow win, India's closest ever in Test cricket by runs, was marked by intense emotion and mutual respect, with fans applauding the team's fighting spirit and the series' dramatic twists.
Mohammed Siraj's sensational five-wicket haul propelled India to a thrilling six-run victory over England at The Oval, drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. India's seamers dismantled England's lower order on the final morning, securing a dramatic comeback win despite missing key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Mohammed Siraj's exceptional bowling performance, including a crucial five-wicket haul, powered India to a thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, drawing the series 2-2. Despite a costly dropped catch of Harry Brook, Siraj's resilience and skill proved decisive as he knocked out Gus Atkinson's stumps with a perfect yorker to seal the win.
India secured a thrilling 6-run victory against England in the final Test at The Oval, clinching the series. Mohammed Siraj's exceptional bowling performance, claiming five wickets, including three crucial dismissals on the final morning, turned the tide after England's strong start. Despite Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries, India's unwavering belief and Siraj's heroics sealed the unforgettable win.
England's hopes hang precariously as Chris Woakes, battling a shoulder injury, emerges as their potential last hope at The Oval. With the target in sight to secure a dramatic series win, the injured Woakes is forced to bat one-handed. India's bowlers, led by Krishna and Siraj, clawed back after Root and Brook centuries, leaving England teetering on the brink.
England's Chris Woakes is ready to bat left-handed if needed in the final Test against India, despite a shoulder injury sustained on Day 3. Joe Root lauded Woakes' commitment, comparing it to Rishabh Pant's courageous batting with a leg injury earlier in the series. England are chasing 374, with the match poised for a dramatic finish on Day 5.
The Test series heads into its final morning with England at 339/6, needing 35 runs to win. India requires four wickets to level the series. Chris Woakes' shoulder injury gives India the opportunity to exploit it if he is needed to come and bat. Joe Root and Harry Brook scored centuries for England. Prasidh Krishna took three wickets for India.
