India Clinch Thrilling Test Victory Over England by Six Runs at The Oval
India Clinch Thrilling Test Victory Over England by Six Runs at The Oval
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| Siraj on Fire |
In one of the most dramatic finishes in recent Test cricket history, India edged out England by just six runs on August 4, 2025, at The Oval to draw the five-Test series 2–2 and retain the newly christened Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. It was a match that delivered every ounce of excitement the format promises, with tension mounting until the final ball.
India’s hero of the hour was fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who tore through England’s lower order with a five-wicket haul in under an hour. His deadly yorker to dismiss Gus Atkinson, right after being hit for six, sealed the match and ignited wild celebrations across the Indian camp. Siraj also removed key batters including Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton, turning the tide decisively in India’s favour.
Earlier, Prasidh Krishna set the tone by dismissing Josh Tongue for a duck, exposing England's tail. Despite starting the final day at a promising 339/6, chasing 374, England collapsed under pressure—crumbling from 301/3 due to poor shot selection and relentless Indian seam bowling.
The match also saw a moment of bravery from Chris Woakes, who came out to bat with a dislocated shoulder in a sling, underlining the spirit of the contest.
India’s captain Shubman Gill lauded his team’s resilience and composure, while England coach Brendon McCullum called it “one of the all-time Test classics.” The six-run margin is now India’s narrowest win in their Test history—a fitting end to a see-saw series that showcased the beauty and unpredictability of Test cricket.


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