Thrilling Victory for India as Siraj and Krishna Shine in Series Decider Against England

In a thrilling contest at The Oval, India, led by Shubman Gill, leveled the series 2-2 after defeating England by six runs. Key performances by Mohammed Siraj with a five-wicket haul and Prasidh Krishna's crucial breakthroughs were instrumental in India's victory as they defended 374 runs.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-08-2025 16:48 IST | Created: 04-08-2025 16:48 IST
Thrilling Victory for India as Siraj and Krishna Shine in Series Decider Against England
Mohammed Siraj celebrating a wicket with Team India (Photo: @BCCI X). Image Credit: ANI
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In an electrifying Test match at The Oval, Team India delivered a remarkable performance to level the five-match series against England, thanks to heroic spells from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. The Indian side claimed victory by a margin of six runs, successfully defending their target of 374.

After winning the toss, England opted to bowl first, dismissing India for 224, with Karun Nair's century standing out. However, the English batsmen, led by Zak Crawley and Harry Brook, gained a slender lead before India's improved batting, spearheaded by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century, set a formidable 396 in the second innings.

England, boasting strong performances from Joe Root and Brook, faced a late surge from Indian pacers, with Siraj claiming a five-wicket haul to seal the match and draw the series. This win for Shubman Gill's team marks the beginning of a promising era in Indian cricket.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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