India vs England 5th Test 2025: Siraj's 5-Wicket Haul Secures Epic 6-Run Win as Series Ends 2-2 | Full Report
India pulled off a miraculous 6-run victory over England in the 5th Test at The Oval, with Mohammed Siraj taking 5/104 to level the series 2-2. Relive the thrilling final day, key performances, and series highlights.
India's Miraculous 6-Run Victory: How Siraj Scripted History at The Oval
In one of the most dramatic finishes in Test cricket history, India defeated England by just 6 runs in the 5th Test at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. Chasing 374, England collapsed from 356/8 to 367 all out, with Mohammed Siraj (5/104) delivering a match-winning spell on the final day .
Key Moments from the Thrilling Final Day
1. England's Strong Start (356/8, 18 Runs Needed)
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Harry Brook (109) & Joe Root (87) built a 153-run partnership, putting England in control.
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Chris Woakes (batting one-handed due to injury) and Gus Atkinson brought England within touching distance of victory .
2. Siraj's Magical Spell (5/104)
???? Over 81.1: Cleaned up Atkinson with a 145kph yorker (ENG 361/9)
???? Over 85.1: Trapped Woakes LBW to seal the win (ENG 367 all out)
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His fiery reverse-swing bowling broke England’s resistance .
3. Prasidh Krishna's Crucial Strikes (4/72)
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Dismissed Root (87) and Ben Stokes (18) at critical moments.
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His partnership with Siraj turned the game .
Series Highlights & Records
✅ 21 Centuries Scored – Equaled the 1955 record for most tons in a Test series.
✅ Yashasvi Jaiswal – Scored 2 centuries, including a match-defining 121 in the 2nd innings .
✅ Joe Root – Finished as the highest run-scorer (3 centuries) 9.
❌ England's Collapse – Lost 7/61 in the final session .
Post-Match Reactions
Mohammed Siraj (Player of the Match):
"Just kept believing... Wanted to make every ball count for my captain. This win is for the fans!
