🏏 India Wins by 6 Runs in Oval Thriller! Series Drawn 2–2 💥
- MediaFx
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
TL;DR:India pulled off a jaw-dropping 6-run win in the final Test at The Oval 🏟️.Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna turned the tide with fiery spells .The 5-Test series ends 2–2, with India retaining the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy .
What Happened?
On Day 5, England needed just 35 runs with 4 wickets in hand.Harry Brook and Joe Root looked solid 💪, but India had other plans.Siraj struck gold with a five-wicket haul .Krishna chipped in with 4 scalps, including the crucial wicket of Josh Tongue.England collapsed from 301/6 to 367 all out —India won by just 6 runs!
Chris Woakes even came out to bat with a dislocated shoulder in a sling , but it wasn’t enough.
Context: How We Got Here
India posted 224 in the first innings and 396 in the second .England made 247 in reply and were chasing 374.At one point, the match was in England’s pocket—but the Indian pace attack flipped the script .
Who Gains & Who Loses?
🇮🇳 India:
Series drawn 2–2, but this win feels like a win of the decade .
Mohammed Siraj emerges as hero with Player of the Match performance 🌟.
Prasidh Krishna proves his value under pressure 💣.
🏴 England:
Lost despite being favourites on Day 5 .
Questions raised over their Bazball strategy .
Woakes' injury could affect Ashes prep .
People’s Angle
Siraj and Krishna now have major IPL and brand buzz! India’s bowling depth = job security for backup pacers .💬Fans online are calling this “the greatest Test win since Gabba 2021.” Political leaders and ex-players praised the grit of the team on social media.
MediaFx Take
This is why we still love Test cricke❤️🔥.Patience, strategy, and a heart-stopping finish—India showed that belief and teamwork can defeat even the odds.Siraj’s redemption arc (after his dropped catch earlier) makes it even sweeter.Woakes’ courage, though in defeat, was a reminder of the spirit of the game 🫡.
Let’s just say… cricket won today 🏏.
Quick Scorecard Recap
Team | Innings 1 | Innings 2 | Total |
India | 224 | 396 | 620 |
England | 247 | 367 | 614 |
🟢 India won by 6 runs
