Series Result: Drawn 2-2
Venue: The Oval, London
Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025
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| India won the 5th Test by 6 runs |
🔥 Day 5 Highlights & Key Moments:
England chasing 374 were 339/6, needing just 35 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
Mohammed Siraj turned the game with a 5-wicket haul (5/104), delivering a perfect yorker to bowl Gus Atkinson, ending the match.
England collapsed from 301/3 to 367 all out, losing 7 wickets for 66 runs.
Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) nearly took England over the line.
Chris Woakes batted one-handed, left-handed due to a strapped right hand, in a dramatic final phase.
Prasidh Krishna (4 wickets) supported brilliantly with pressure bowling.
📋 Full Scorecard Summary:
India 1st Innings – 224 all out
Karun Nair – 57
Sai Sudharsan – 38
Chris Woakes – 4/54
England 1st Innings – 247 all out
Zak Crawley – 64
Harry Brook – 53
Prasidh Krishna – 3/48
Siraj – 2/62
India 2nd Innings – 396 all out
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 118
Akash Deep – 66
Washington Sundar – 53
Atkinson – 3/73
England 2nd Innings – 367 all out
Joe Root – 105
Harry Brook – 111
Siraj – 5/104
Prasidh Krishna – 4/72
🏅 Man of the Match:
Mohammed Siraj – for his stunning 5-wicket haul under pressure in the 4th innings.
📌 Key Turning Points on Day 5:
1. Siraj’s double strike removed Brook and Foakes in quick succession.
2. Akash Deep’s spell of control created sustained pressure from one end.
3. Chris Woakes’s gutsy one-handed resistance added to the drama.
4. India’s sharp fielding and relentless pace attack triggered a late collapse.
🧠 Tactical Masterstroke:
India’s decision to attack with short balls and yorkers in the final hour paid off, with the fielders up and bowlers bowling at the stumps—classic fifth-day Test cricket drama.
FAQs – India vs England 5th Test, Day 5 (2025)
Q1: Who won the 5th Test between India and England?
India won the 5th Test by 6 runs, leveling the 5-match series 2-2.
Q2: What was the turning point of the match?
The turning point came when Mohammed Siraj dismissed Harry Brook and Ben Foakes in quick succession, triggering a dramatic collapse from 301/3 to 367 all out.
Q3: Who was the Player of the Match?
Mohammed Siraj was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning 5/104 in the second innings.
Q4: What was England’s target in the 4th innings?
England needed 374 runs to win in the 4th innings and were bowled out for 367.
Q5: Which Indian players made key contributions?
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 118 (2nd innings)
Akash Deep – 66
Washington Sundar – 53
Mohammed Siraj – 5 wickets
Prasidh Krishna – 4 wickets
Q6: Who scored centuries for England in the final innings?
Joe Root – 105
Harry Brook – 111
Q7: What made this match so historic?
This was India’s narrowest Test victory by runs (6 runs), and one of the closest 4th innings finishes ever. The dramatic final hour and England's collapse under pressure elevated it to instant classic status.
Q8: What is the final result of the series?
The 5-match Test series ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams winning two matches each and one match ending in a draw.
