Awake and ready for action, India's Siraj prepared for his Test accomplishments prior to the game
India Secure Historic Six-Run Win Over England in The Oval Test
Mohammed Siraj was the star performer for India in the fifth and final Test of the series at The Oval in 2025, taking the Player of the Match award for his outstanding bowling performance. Siraj ended the match with a match haul of 9 wickets for 190 runs, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the second innings that helped India clinch a narrow 6-run victory over England and level the series 2-2.
Siraj's performance was nothing short of remarkable, as he bowled over 185 overs throughout the series. He led the attack especially in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, and was noted for his relentless spirit and stamina, bowling 30.1 overs out of England's 85.1 in the final innings alone. His match-winning efforts elevated him to a career-best 15th position in the ICC Test bowling rankings after the match.
The final day of the match was a thrilling one, with England needing just 6 runs to win. However, Siraj stepped up once again, taking three important wickets, including the last dismissal of Gus Atkinson with a deceptive delivery that bowled him, securing India's victory.
The century scored by Shubman Gill in the fourth Test was significant as it helped India save the game from a losing position. Gill's performance in the series was a personal triumph for him, as he scored a total of 754 runs in his first series as India captain, including four centuries. His century in the second Test was also significant, as it helped India win the match.
England fought back superbly to prevent India from breaking the record run chase, but ultimately collapsed in the final stages of the match, losing their last seven wickets for 66 runs. Shubman Gill joked that England might have won if a catch had been taken earlier in the match.
Harry Brook scored 111 runs in the match, and Joe Root scored 105 runs. Brook and Root shared a fourth-wicket stand of 195 runs, which was broken by India's bowlers. Despite their efforts, England were unable to overcome India's resilience and secure a series win.
The match was a fitting end to an exciting series, with both teams displaying incredible skill and determination. As the series ended level at 2-2, fans will no doubt be eagerly awaiting the next meeting between these two great cricket nations.
Sports played a crucial role in the five-match series between India and England in 2025, with cricket being the featured sport. Mohammed Siraj, India's bowler, demonstrated outstanding performance in the final Test at The Oval, earning Player of the Match and securting a 6-run victory for his team, leveling the series 2-2.
