India Clinch Epic 6-Run Win Over England in Oval Thriller to Seal Test Series
- India won by 6 runs in a nail-biting finish at The Oval to seal the Test series against England.
- Mohammed Siraj starred with a crucial final spell, taking key wickets under pressure.
- Chris Woakes batted one-handed, but Siraj bowled Atkinson to end England’s chase just 11 runs short.
In a pulsating finale at The Oval, India pulled off a stunning 6-run victory over England in the final Test, sealing the series in dramatic style. The match reached fever pitch on the final morning, with England needing just 35 runs and India chasing three wickets a script made for cricketing folklore.
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero, producing a fiery spell that turned the tide. After Prasidh Krishna was struck for back-to-back boundaries to begin the day, Siraj removed Jamie Smith with a late-moving delivery and then had Jamie Overton trapped LBW just clipping the leg stump on umpire’s call.
Gus Atkinson survived an edge, but Prasidh came back to bowl Josh Tongue with a stunning delivery. England were suddenly nine down, needing 11.
In a dramatic twist, Chris Woakes hobbled to the crease, batting left-handed with one arm due to a shoulder injury. Atkinson tried to shield him and even struck Siraj for a six, but his resistance ended soon after bowled through the gate by a pumped-up Siraj.
India’s celebrations erupted as they pulled off one of their narrowest and most hard-fought overseas wins. This Oval thriller will go down as one of the most memorable Test finishes in recent history.
