The India vs England 5th Test Day 5 at The Oval delivered one of the most exciting finishes in recent Test cricket. India bowled out England for 367 runs and won the match by just 6 runs. As a result, they leveled the five-match series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj was the star of the show, taking five wickets, while Prasidh Krishna backed him up nicely with four of his own.
England 2nd Innings – 367(10wkt, 85.1ov)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Zak Crawley | 14 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Duckett | 54 | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Pope (c) | 27 | 34 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 105 | 152 | 12 | 0 |
| Harry Brook | 111 | 98 | 14 | 2 |
| Jacob Bethell | 5 | 31 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 17 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Tongue | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Woakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
India’s Bowling Figures
| Bowlers | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Akash Deep | 20 | 85 | 1 | 4.25 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 27 | 126 | 4 | 4.67 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 30.1 | 104 | 5 | 3.45 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
At first, rain delayed the start of play. However, once the match resumed, the drama began to unfold. Nevertheless, India refused to give up. Siraj took the first wicket of the day by removing Ollie Pope. Soon after, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Joe Root, who had scored a brilliant 111.
These breakthroughs shifted the momentum. After that, the pressure increased on England. Their batters struggled against India’s disciplined bowling. As wickets continued to tumble, England crumbled from a solid 337/6 to a disappointing 367 all out.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj showed great control and aggression. He picked up 5 wickets for 104 runs, including the crucial final wicket of Gus Atkinson. Prasidh Krishna, on the other hand, took 4 wickets and kept the pressure on throughout. In addition, Akash Deep bowled with accuracy and supported the main pacers well. India’s bowling attack worked together to deliver under pressure.
As the match reached its final moments, the tension was high. England was just 7 runs away from victory, with only one wicket left to play. Gus Atkinson hit a massive six to bring them close. Even so, Siraj kept his nerves. He bowled Atkinson in the very next over, giving India a thrilling win. The players celebrated, and the crowd cheered loudly. It was a dramatic end to a hard-fought game.
Chris Woakes, despite his injured shoulder, came out to bat and tried to support Atkinson. His brave effort was appreciated by fans, even though it didn’t change the result. While we wait, Shubman Gill showed off some impressive leadership skills. He rotated his bowlers wisely and made good field placements. His calm presence on the field helped the team stay focused during pressure moments.
India’s young bowlers stepped up with confidence. Akash Deep and Washington Sundar highlighted the incredible talent in India’s squad. Akash put up a solid 66, while Sundar added a brisk 53 in the second innings, giving a significant lift to India’s total. Even though England came up short, they put up a commendable fight.
Thanks to this victory, India has secured some crucial points in the World Test Championship. More importantly, they proved that even without senior bowlers, they could perform under pressure. The young players rose to the challenge. On the other hand, England will look back at missed chances. Despite being in control at one point, they couldn’t finish strong.
In conclusion, the India vs England 5th Test Day 5 gave fans a match to remember. With thrilling twists, standout performances, and a narrow win, India’s 6-run victory reminded everyone why Test cricket is truly special.
