IND vs ENG 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj in tears as India pull off miracle win at The Oval – Watch | Cricket News
Mohammed Siraj was in tears after bowling India to a six-run win over England in a tense finish to the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The result meant the five-match series ended 2-2, a fair reflection of a contest that saw dramatic twists across all five games. Siraj finished with a five-wicket haul in the second innings and nine wickets in the match. After bowling Gus Atkinson to end the match, Siraj collapsed to the turf and was soon surrounded by jubilant teammates. During the team’s victory lap, young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel put his arm around Siraj and said, “I only believe in Miya Bhai.” England began the final day needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. Siraj struck early to remove Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton in quick succession. Prasidh Krishna then trapped Josh Tongue LBW to reduce England to nine down. Chris Woakes walked in with a strapped-up left arm, trying to support Atkinson in a last stand. Atkinson took the attack to the bowlers, bringing the target down to single digits. But with the field spread, Siraj fired in a full ball that crashed into off-stump, sealing a famous win.
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India didn’t just draw the series — they clawed their way back from the brink. With the match slipping away and England favourites at the start of Day 5, Siraj turned up like a man possessed. His fire, accuracy and unshakeable belief flipped the script when few gave India a chance. As the stumps lay shattered, India celebrated not just a victory, but a comeback for the ages — a win carved out of grit, heart, and pure refusal to give up.
