London : In a nail-biting finish at the Kennington Oval, India pulled off a historic 6-run victory against England on the final day of the fifth and last Test match. With this result, the five-match Test series ended in a 2-2 draw, capping off one of the most thrilling Test encounters in recent history.
Needing just 35 runs to win on Day 5 with four wickets in hand, England appeared poised to chase down the target. However, the Indian bowlers had other plans. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna rose to the occasion with a fiery spell that dismantled England’s remaining resistance.
England was at 357/9 when injured batter Chris Woakes, nursing a shoulder injury and his hand in a bandage, bravely walked in to bat. Despite the tension, Gus Atkinson managed to hit a stunning six, reducing the equation to just 7 runs needed. But hopes were dashed soon after when Siraj bowled Atkinson, sealing the match for India.
Siraj finished with a sensational five-wicket haul, while Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets, showcasing India’s bowling depth and nerve under pressure.
This win not only marked a memorable comeback for Team India but also demonstrated the fighting spirit of the visitors in overseas conditions.
