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India's Siraj Shines as They Edge England in Thrilling Oval Test Finale
4 Aug
Summary
- India beat England by just 6 runs in a thrilling 5th Test
- Pacer Mohammed Siraj took 5 wickets, including a crucial 3-9 burst on final day
- It was India's narrowest winning margin in a Test match
On Monday, August 4th, 2025, India clinched a thrilling 6-run victory over England in the 5th and final Test at the Oval to level the series at 2-2. The hero of the day was Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who took 5 wickets including a crucial 3-9 burst on the final morning to bowl England out for 367, just short of their 374-run target.
England had been cruising towards victory on Sunday, with a 195-run partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root. However, Brook's dismissal sparked a collapse, and Siraj's inspired spell on Monday morning proved decisive. The narrow win was India's closest ever in a Test match.
"To be honest, it is so amazing," Siraj said after the match. "From day one to here, everyone fought so hard so we are very happy." India were without their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah for this game, but Siraj stepped up magnificently to lead the attack and end the series with 23 wickets.
The gripping finale capped off an enthralling Test series between the two cricketing giants, which ended all square at 2-2. Both teams will take plenty of positives from the hard-fought contest as they look ahead to their next challenges.
