India's Epic Comeback at The Oval: A 57-Minute Thriller

In an unforgettable finish at The Oval, India pulled off a stunning six-run win against England in the fifth Test, tying the series 2-2.

The final 57 minutes were pure drama, with Mohammed Siraj stealing the show in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Under cloudy skies, India started the day defending a small target. Prasidh Krishna’s loose ball was smashed to the boundary by Jamie Overton, leaving England just 31 runs short.

The Indian fans groaned, but Siraj stepped up with fire in his belly. His intense, high-speed bowling turned every delivery into a spectacle. He got Jamie Smith out and nearly nabbed Gus Atkinson when a leading edge fell just short.

The crowd couldn’t look away as Siraj charged around the field, determined to win it for India.

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Siraj and Prasidh were firing balls in the 140s, sticking with the old ball that was swinging like crazy in the cloudy weather. A tense DRS call went India’s way, leaving England 20 runs short with only two wickets left, including Chris Woakes, who was battling a sore shoulder. The crowd roared as Woakes stepped up, barely able to swing, but India’s captain, Shubman Gill, played it smart, spreading the field to cut off easy runs.

The air was thick with nerves when Siraj unleashed a scorching 143 kmph yorker that smashed Atkinson’s stumps. The Oval went wild! Gill was pumping his fists, Arshdeep Singh broke into a goofy dance, and Siraj, after a quick chat with reporters, sprinted to join his teammates for a victory lap full of laughs and pride.

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This wasn’t just a win—it was a display of India’s heart and grit. For the fans who lined up early, those 57 minutes of nail-biting action were pure magic, making this Test a story for the ages.