Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell on the final day turned the tide in India’s favour, as the pacer claimed three crucial wickets to complete a five-wicket haul and seal a thrilling six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval.

Chasing 374, England were bundled out for 367, falling agonizingly short despite needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand on the final morning. Siraj’s heroics were well supported by Prasidh Krishna, who finished with four wickets.

The duo’s lethal burst brought India back into a match that seemed to be slipping away. Key breakthroughs in the final session of Day 4—including the dismissals of centurions Harry Brook and Joe Root—sparked a dramatic collapse, with England losing three wickets for just 36 runs. With this win, India not only squared the five-match series 2-2 but also successfully retained the prestigious Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.