Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna pull off thrilling win in opposition to England; India ranges sequence 2-2

Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, pulled India out from jaws of defeat on Day 5 of the fifth Test in opposition to England on the Oval in London on Monday (August 4, 2025). India gained the match by 6 runs.

England was marching in the direction of victory at 317 for 4 at tea on day 4, using on Harry Brook’s counter-attacking hundred and an excellent knock from Joe Root. After finishing his century, Akash Deep dismissed Harry Brook (111).

Joe Root accomplished his thirty ninth Test century and was dismissed for 105.

Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj joined the act to dismiss Joe Root and Jacob Bethell. Prasidh and Siraj have been unstoppable after the tea break and pulled India again within the fifth Test.

Bad gentle stopped play on day 4 and the match went into the twenty fifth day of the Test sequence. Mohammed Siraj Jamie Smith and Jamie Overon on the fifth day to elevate the hopes of Indian followers.

Mohammed Siraj (5 for 104) and Prasidh Krishna (4 for 126) have been the primary wicket-takers for India.

Pacer Mohammed Siraj emerges hero for India with a match haul of 9 wickets, together with 5 in second innings. After the match-winning efficiency, Siraj stated “I all the time imagine in myself, that I can pull off a win from any state of affairs.”

With this win, India levelled the five-match Test sequence 2-2 with one Test ending in a draw.