ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 5: IND Won By 6 Runs, Series Drawn 2-2

On 4 August, on the final day of the final test match of India's tour of England 2025 at the Oval. India beat England by 6 runs. With this win, India drew the 5match test series by 2-2. England all out for 367 runs. Mohmmad Sitaj took 5 wickets and became the player of the match.

Day 5 Match Summary

Wrap-Up of the Series Finale

After centuries from Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) raised the score to 339/6 by stumps on Day 4, England appeared ready to chase down the target of just 35 runs with four wickets left on Day 5.

But Mohammed Siraj (5/104) of India had a scary spell, particularly in the last session, destroying the lower order and winning Player of the Match.

After India scored 224 and then 396, England was held to 247 thanks in large part to the support of Prasidh Krishna (4/62).

Dramatic Moments & Heroics

Chris Woakes, who had suffered a shoulder injury earlier in the game, was seen in the climax heading out to bat with his arm in a sling. He entered with England needing just eight runs from the final wicket in a one-handed show of bravery.

There was a small glimmer of optimism thanks to Woakes and Gus Atkinson. Atkinson increased the tension by hitting a six, which made it clear that England only needed seven runs. In the end, Siraj bowled Atkinson to complete India's closest Test victory ever.

5- Match Test Series Drawn 2-2

India's calm under duress, shown by Siraj's unstoppable spell and Woakes' brave fight, produced one of the most thrilling finishes in Test history, even though England appeared to be on the verge of a record chase at The Oval.. After this win, India drew the 5 match test series 2-2. 

 

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