The Oval, London:
In one of the most nerve-racking finishes of recent Test cricket history, India eked out a thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, levelling the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at 2–2.
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Day 5 Thriller: India Edge It
England began the final morning needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. However, India’s bowlers led by the relentless Mohammed Siraj and backed by Prasidh Krishna turned the tides emphatically. Siraj struck early, dismissing Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton in quick succession, leaving England reeling at eight down. Krishna then bowled Josh Tongue, bringing the stunning victory within touching distance.
Edwards, Falls & Fate:
England had looked in control thanks to centuries from Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105), who stitched together a 195-run stand late on Day 4. Both fell in the dying moments, shifting momentum sharply India’s way. Former England captain Nasser Hussain highlighted one crucial moment a dropped catch opportunity by Siraj earlier in the day which could have swung the game either way.
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Match Snapshot:
- India’s bowlers forced England from 339/6 at stumps on Day 4 to 367 all‑out, defending the 374-run target with mounting tension.
- Prasidh Krishna, with his late Day 4 efforts and wicket-of-Ruthling strike on Day 5, backed Siraj’s heroics with important breakthroughs.
India’s dazzling morning spell has tied the series at 2–2, denying England both victory and a historic successful chase at The Oval a record that would have rewritten the ground’s history had they crossed the line. Meanwhile, Siraj’s relentless energy and wicket-taking prowess have made him the center of acclaim former England captain Michael Atherton likened him to a legendary seamer with 467 Test wickets, underlining his rising stature.
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India’s stunning turnaround at The Oval will be remembered as the epitome of Test cricket drama where grit, pace magic from Siraj, and a steely mindset rewrote the series outcome. Drawn at 2–2, the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy will go to the record books as a battle defied and won with heart.
