Mohammed Siraj Shines with Nine Wickets as India Pull Off Thrilling Win at The Oval. Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance, claiming nine wickets in India’s remarkable victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, London. With the win, India leveled the five-match Test series, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Despite being on the back foot heading into the final day, the Indian team produced a sensational turnaround with the ball. Few expected them to come out on top, but they defied all odds to seal a memorable win.
The match began with both teams struggling in the first innings. India, batting first, were bowled out for just 224 runs, with Karun Nair (57) being the top scorer. In response, England managed to take a slender lead, posting 247, thanks to fifties from Zak Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53). For India, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each picked up four wickets, keeping their side in the game.
India’s second innings saw a strong batting revival. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a brilliant 118, while Akash Deep, sent in as a nightwatchman, surprised everyone with a gritty 66, his maiden Test fifty. The pair shared a crucial 100+ run partnership.
Further contributions came from Ravindra Jadeja (53) and Washington Sundar (53), helping India set a formidable target of 374 for England.
In their chase, England lost Zak Crawley early for 14, but quickly regained control. Ben Duckett (54) fought hard before Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) stunned India with a century each, pushing the visitors to the brink.
However, India’s bowlers kept their nerves. Mohammed Siraj returned to clean up the tail, sealing a dramatic win for the visitors and capping off a match-winning performance that will be remembered for years.
Mohammed Siraj: Twitter Erupts as India Triumphs Over England in the Fifth Test at The Oval
India clinched a thrilling win against England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, sparking celebrations across social media. Fans on Twitter were quick to praise the Shubman Gill-led team for their outstanding all-round performance. Mohammed Siraj, From dominant batting displays to sharp bowling spells, the victory drew a wave of excitement and admiration. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
I demand Bharat Ratna for Mohammad Siraj. #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/j5ftcxYlbk
— Parinda🕊 (@Parthian_1) August 4, 2025
Amazing victory from team India to level the series… DSP Siraj arrested England early morning #ENGvsIND #Siraj pic.twitter.com/JCi2MlW93x
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) August 4, 2025
Batsman give you performance. Bowlers win you games. Simple. #ENGvsIND
— Devendra Pandey (@pdevendra) August 4, 2025
𝐌𝐎𝐇𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐉 deserves a STATUE on his name! You are champion lad! What a superhuman effort this has been! A warrior who never gives up, a fighter who can die for our nation! 🇮🇳
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) August 4, 2025
– 23 wickets.
– 185.3 overs.
– Played all 5 Tests.
Take a bow. 🇮🇳❤️#ENGvsIND #MohammedSiraj pic.twitter.com/3QmobutJ5d
Siraj: "I always believe in myself"
— Aadya Sharma (@Aadya_Wisden) August 4, 2025
The famous line has changed. Rightly so.#ENGvsIND #OvalTest pic.twitter.com/KJv6Wg9mD7
Gautam Gambhir 🤣#OvalTest Test Cricket pic.twitter.com/L5tI7GQn5F
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) August 4, 2025
