Mohammed Siraj's Fifer Helps India Win Oval Test; India Vs England Series Level 2-2

The final day of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval turned out to be a thriller as India won with a narrow margin. Mohammed Siraj's impressive bowling powered India win the Oval test by 6 runs. India vs England Test series ended with 2-2 draw.

Mohammed Siraj was also named as the Player of the Match for his splendid spell.

In the post-match conference, Mohammed Siraj said, "To be honest, it feels amazing. We wanted to fight hard from Day 1 and to see this result is great. The plan was to keep it simple and hit one spot. When I woke up today I believed that I could do it. If I had taken that (Brook) catch properly probably we may not have had to come today. But Brook played really well. It was a heart-breaking moment. He was just telling me to middle the ball. Remember you Father and the hardwork you have put in to get here."

England began their innings with a target of 224 runs, having bowled out India for 224 in their first innings. In response, England scored 356 runs in their first innings. India then posted a total of 396 in their second innings, setting England a challenging target.

India vs England: Key Moments

On Day 5, Siraj struck twice early on to keep India's hopes alive. His efforts have been crucial as England's batsmen struggled against his deliveries. Chris Woakes was seen with his hand in a sling, indicating an injury that might affect England's chances.

As the match progressed, Prasidh Krishna and Siraj continued to apply pressure on England's lower order. Krishna's appeals for LBW were frequent but unsuccessful due to ball tracking showing the deliveries missing the stumps.

The series has been closely contested with both teams showcasing exceptional skills. The previous matches saw victories for both sides and one draw. The first Test at Headingley was won by England by five wickets while India secured a win by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston.

Mohammed Siraj's Impact

Siraj has been instrumental throughout this Test match with his ability to swing the ball effectively. His fourth wicket came when he trapped Jamie Overton LBW after a successful review showed no contact with the bat.

The tension at The Oval is palpable as every run and wicket could determine the outcome of this gripping contest. With only two wickets needed for victory or 20 runs for defeat, both teams are giving it their all.