In a dramatic end to the five-match Test series, India defeated England by 6 runs at The Oval, London, to win the series 3–2. The match was a nail-biter, with both teams giving their best till the last ball. India’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj’s stunning five-wicket haul, turned the game on its head, sealing a famous win for India on English soil.
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🇮🇳 India’s First Innings: Rahul and Pant’s Standout Performances
India batted first and managed to score 364 runs. The innings was highlighted by a brilliant century from KL Rahul (137) and an aggressive 118 runs from Rishabh Pant. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also added a crucial 101 runs. Despite a middle-order collapse, these innings gave India a fighting total.
🏴 England’s First Innings Lead with Root and Brook’s Heroics
England responded strongly, putting up 465 runs in their first innings. Joe Root (106) and Harry Brook (99) played outstanding knocks. Their 150-run partnership gave England a lead of 101 runs, putting them in a strong position.
🏏 India’s Comeback in Second Innings: Fighting Total of 396
India’s second innings started shakily. However, KL Rahul continued his good form, scoring 53 runs. Jaiswal again showed resilience with 51 not out. Though England’s bowlers kept the pressure, India managed to set a target of 374 runs for England to chase.
🎯 England’s Shocking Collapse in Final Innings
England began their chase with confidence. Openers Zak Crawley (64) and Ben Duckett (62) gave them a solid start. At one point, England was comfortably placed at 301/3, needing just 73 runs with seven wickets in hand.
But then, India’s fast bowlers took control. Mohammed Siraj bowled a fiery spell, taking 5 wickets for 104 runs. Prasidh Krishna also contributed with 4 key wickets. England’s batting lineup collapsed dramatically, and they were all out for 367 runs, just 6 runs short of the target.
🏆 India Wins the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy 3–2
This win sealed the series for India 3–2, marking a historic Test series victory on English soil. This was a special moment as it was India’s first series win in England after several years. The team showed incredible character to bounce back after being down 2–1 in the series.
⭐ Match Highlights Recap
- India First Innings: 364 all out (KL Rahul 137, Pant 118, Jaiswal 101)
- England First Innings: 465 all out (Root 106, Brook 99)
- India Second Innings: 396 all out (Rahul 53, Jaiswal 51*)
- England Second Innings: 367 all out (Crawley 64, Duckett 62)
- India won by 6 runs and took the series 3–2.
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🔥 Turning Points of the Match
- Siraj’s Fifer: Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket spell in England’s final innings was the match-defining moment.
- Prasidh Krishna’s Breakthroughs: His 4 wickets during the crucial collapse brought India back into the game.
- Rahul’s Consistency: His crucial knocks in both innings gave India the stability they needed.
- England’s Sudden Collapse: From 301/3 to 367 all out within a span of an hour.
🏅 Series Outcome: A Historic Comeback for Team India
India’s victory was more special because they were trailing 2–1 in the series after the third Test. The team bounced back in the last two matches at Edgbaston and The Oval to win the series. This was a collective team effort where both the batsmen and bowlers rose to the occasion.
