The India vs England Test series concluded in a 2-2 draw, with India clinching a dramatic victory in the 5th Test on Day 5 by the slimmest of margins — just 6 runs. All thanks to Mohammed Siraj, who played a crucial role in the final session, delivering a 5/104 to break England’s late resistance and seal a dramatic victory for India.
Not to forget, Krishna’s four wickets were also vital in turning the match in India’s favor.
[Update] India vs England Highlights
In the first inning, India posted 224 while England took the lead with 23 runs, posting 247.
India then scored an impressive 396 runs in their second innings, thanks notably to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant century, leaving England to chase a challenging target of 374 runs to beat.
Counter-attacking effectively, Harry Brook and Joe Root reached 106/3.
But, after Mohammed Siraj took a memorable 5-wicket haul, India held their nerve in a tense final session, winning by just six runs.
Siraj Steals The Spotlight
The match indeed featured thrilling, intense moments until the very end, with Siraj emerging as the hero of the day. He was also awarded the Man of the Match.
BIG MATCH PLAYER!
With match figures of 9 for 190, Mohammed Siraj wins the Player Of The Match award at The Oval.#ENGvIND 5th Test 5th Day Live⬇️https://t.co/ANnocOPY5K pic.twitter.com/NFPUjwoK5h
— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) August 4, 2025
Overall, he took a total of 9 wickets in the entire series, including a crucial 5-wicket haul on the final day that helped India clinch the victory by just six runs and level the series 2-2.
[Post-Match Reaction] What Mohammed Siraj Said?
Mohammed Siraj expressed immense satisfaction in the post-match interview.
“I was just thinking that I should bowl in the right areas. To be honest, I didn’t think that I would take the (Brook) catch and step on the rope. It was a match-changing moment. Yes, I always believed in myself that I will do it for the team,” said Siraj.
[Viral] Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill Applaud Siraj’s Match-Winning Spell
King Kohli gave a huge shoutout to Siraj, taking to X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Great win by Team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Reasidh have given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj, who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him.”
Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him ❤️@mdsirajofficial @prasidh43
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 4, 2025
Siraj also responded with gratitude, thanking Kohli. He wrote, “Thank you bhaiya (brother) for “Believing in me.”
“Siraj is a captain’s dream. Gave it his all every ball and every spell he bowled. 2- 2 is a fair reflection. It shows how passionate both teams were and how well they played,” said Captain Gill.
Amit Mishra’s POV
Siraj indeed did magic in the final moment, leading India to a historic victory. And also, there’s something truly special when praise comes from within your camp, especially from those you look up to. When a senior like Virat Kohli publicly acknowledges a teammate’s brilliance, it’s not just respect, it’s validation. Undoubtedly, it has motivated and boosted his confidence.
