India have pulled off a dramatic 6-run victory against England in the 5th Test at The Oval to level the series 2-2 and retain the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, following an inspired five-wicket haul by Mohammed Siraj and crucial support from Prasidh Krishna, who took four wickets[1][2].
England, chasing 374 for victory, began the final day needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. Despite a strong batting performance from Joe Root and Harry Brook, both scoring centuries and pushing England into a commanding position, India managed to snatch back momentum with quick wickets late on Day 4 and early on Day 5. Siraj’s clinical yorker bowled Gus Atkinson to seal the win for India, with England bowled out for 367[1][2][3][4].
The match saw several fluctuations in fortune, with India initially being bowled out for 224 in the first innings, trailing England’s total of 247. A century from Yashasvi Jaiswal in India’s second innings helped them set a target of 374, as they finished on 396. England’s chase appeared on track after Brook and Root’s stand, but a collapse under pressure late on allowed India to pull off the narrowest of victories[2].
With this result, India avoid a series defeat under Shubman Gill’s captaincy on his debut tour, leveling a closely contested five-match series in spectacular fashion[3].