Siraj Shines as India Snatches Dramatic 2-2 Draw Against England

In a heart-pounding climax to a rollercoaster five-match Test series, India clinched a sensational six-run victory over England in the final Test at The Oval on Monday, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw. The series, a showcase of relentless cricketing prowess, saw both teams trade blows in a battle that captivated fans worldwide.

Mohammed Siraj, India’s pace spearhead, delivered a career-defining performance, claiming 5/104 in England’s second innings. His fiery spell, coupled with Prasidh Krishna’s 4/126, dismantled England’s chase of a daunting 374-run target. Siraj’s 23 wickets in the series made him the standout bowler across both sides, earning him accolades as India’s warrior on the field.

England’s chase was electrified by centuries from Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111), alongside Ben Duckett’s gritty 54. At 339/6 when bad light and rain halted play on the fourth evening, England seemed poised for victory. However, India’s bowlers, led by Siraj, roared back on the final day, wrapping up the tail in just 85.1 overs as England fell agonizingly short at 367.

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The series began with England’s five-wicket triumph at Leeds, only for India to respond with a crushing 336-run win at Birmingham. England edged ahead with a tense 22-run victory at Lord’s, while India’s resilient batting on the fifth day at Manchester forced a draw. The Oval’s finale saw India stage a remarkable comeback, defying Root and Brook’s heroics to level the series.

Chris Woakes, battling a shoulder injury, showed immense courage, batting at number 11 with his arm in a sling. India’s first innings yielded 224, followed by a commanding 396 in the second. England replied with 247 and 367, falling just short of glory.

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