Siraj Leads India to Oval Win, Series Tied 2-2
India pulled off a stunning 6-run win against England in the final Test at The Oval, tying the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj was the star performer, taking 5 wickets for 104 runs in the second innings. He ended the series as the highest wicket-taker with 23 dismissals.
England was chasing a tough target of 403 and looked confident with centuries from Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111). But Siraj’s fiery bowling turned the match around. The game ended when he clean-bowled Gus Atkinson with a perfect yorker, triggering huge celebrations in the Indian camp.
A Fitting End to a Thrilling Series
Siraj played all five Tests and bowled over 180 overs during the series. Despite dropping Brook earlier in the match, he showed character and came back stronger. England captain Joe Root praised Siraj, calling him a “warrior” who gives everything for India.
The final match was built on solid batting performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal (118), Shubman Gill (119), and Karun Nair (73), which helped India post 396 in their second innings. England, once cruising at 301/3, collapsed to 367 all out, with Prasidh Krishna also taking 4 wickets.
Series Summary
| Test | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Leeds | England | 5 wickets |
| 2nd | Birmingham | India | 336 runs |
| 3rd | Lord’s | England | 22 runs |
| 4th | Manchester | Draw | Rain-hit |
| 5th | The Oval | India | 6 runs |
Brief Scores:
- India: 224 & 396
- England: 247 & 367 (Root 105, Brook 111; Siraj 5/104, Krishna 4/126)
This victory marked one of India’s greatest away Test wins and a memorable end to a tightly contested series.
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