IND vs ENG 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj seals thriller as India win Oval Test by 6 runs; draw series 2-2 | Cricket News

India celebrates the wicket of Gus Atkinson (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

India clinched a heart-stopping 6-run win over England within the ultimate Test at The Oval, wrapping up the series in unforgettable style. It was a morning full of nerves, rigidity and a few good quick bowling that tilted the sport India’s method after Joe Root and Harry Brook’s centuries had put England within the driver’s seat on Day 4. The day started with England needing simply 35 runs and two boundaries got here immediately off Prasidh Krishna’s first two deliveries. But Mohammed Siraj turned the tide. First, he had Jamie Smith edging behind to Dhruv Jurel with a magnificence that moved late. One ball later, Gus Atkinson edged simply wanting KL Rahul. Siraj wasn’t executed. In his subsequent over, he trapped Jamie Overton LBW with a supply that simply clipped leg stump, upheld on umpire’s name.

Prasidh returned and virtually had (*6*)Josh Tongue LBW, however the evaluate saved him. However, there was no denying him a few overs later when he bowled Tongue with a ripper. England had been all the way down to their final wicket, needing 11.Chris Woakes walked in and shocked everybody by batting left-handed and with just one hand after injuring his proper shoulder diving on Day 1. Atkinson, attempting to guard Woakes, smashed Siraj for a six however couldn’t survive for much longer. Siraj bowled him by way of the gate, sparking wild celebrations.

Siraj ended with 5 wickets, together with three on the ultimate morning. “We just kept believing,” he stated. “This team never backs down.”India confirmed the center of champions as soon as once more