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6-Run Stunner! India Draws Series 2-2 in Style

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  On 4 August, on the final day of the final test match of India's tour of England 2025 at the Oval. India beat England by 6 runs. With this win, India drew the 5match test series by 2-2. England all out for 367 runs. Mohmmad Sitaj took 5 wickets and became the player of the match. Day 5 Match Summary Wrap-Up of the Series Finale After centuries from Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) raised the score to 339/6 by stumps on Day 4, England appeared ready to chase down the target of just 35 runs with four wickets left on Day 5. But Mohammed Siraj (5/104) of India had a scary spell, particularly in the last session, destroying the lower order and winning Player of the Match. After India scored 224 and then 396, England was held to 247 thanks in large part to the support of Prasidh Krishna (4/62). Dramatic Moments & Heroics Chris Woakes, who had suffered a shoulder injury earlier in the game, was seen in the climax heading out to bat with his arm in a sling. He entered with Engla...

England Need 35 Runs – Final Day Showdown!

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  On 3 August, on the 4th day of the 5th test of India's tour of England 2025 at the Oval, where England scored 339 for 6. Jos Root and Harry Brook’s century. England goes for the historical chase. Day 4 Summary Momentum swings to India, Brook and Root take control England was left reeling at 106/3 before lunch as Ben Duckett (54) and Ollie Pope (27), who started with the intention, were dismissed by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, respectively. Pope's LBW and Duckett's edge to slip demonstrated India's tactical discipline in cloudy conditions. Brook and Root take control Joe Root and Harry Brook forged a vital 195-run partnership, keeping England in the box seat despite early breakthroughs. Root anchored with a brilliant 105, then Brook exploded with a scorching 111 off 98 balls. The game changed course when Mohammed Siraj caught Brook at fine leg but stepped on the boundary, converting a catch into a six and saving a possible wicket. In addition to being an emoti...