India pulled off one of the most thrilling victories in recent Test history, defeating England by just six runs in the fifth and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London on Monday. With this win, the Shubman Gill-led side squared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2, ending a fiercely competitive five-match contest on a dramatic high.

Set a challenging target of 374, England came agonisingly close before being bowled out for 367, falling just short despite holding the upper hand at several stages. On the final morning, the hosts required 35 runs with four wickets in hand, but India’s fast bowlers turned the tide with a stunning display of discipline and intensity.

Mohammed Siraj emerged as India’s hero yet again, delivering a match-winning spell and finishing with a superb five-wicket haul. The right-arm pacer struck twice in quick succession early on Day 5, removing overnight batters Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton in successive overs to shift momentum firmly in India’s favour. His relentless pace and swing under pressure proved decisive.