The first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by the two sides after yet another five-match Test series between England and India concluded in a 2-2 draw. India generated a spectacular comeback at The Oval despite defending a similar target, prevailing by just six runs to guarantee that the honors were shared at the final match of an incredible series, three years after England chased down 378 in dominant fashion at Edgbaston to usher in the “Bazball Era.”
IND Vs ENG: 5th Test Match Highlights
A win carved in . A moment owned by ✨
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In the final Test at The Oval, India defeated England by an incredible just 6-run margin, completing the series in a way that will never be forgotten. This is the narrowest victory for Team India in terms of runs in Test cricket. After England had taken the lead on Day 4, thanks to hundreds from Joe Root and Harry Brook, it was a tense morning filled with nervousness, overcast conditions, and some outstanding fast bowling that swung the match in India’s favor.
In a surprising turn of events, the door creaked open once more as if this series were scripted on demand. Jacob Bethell and Joe Root were dismissed in rapid succession by Prasidh Krishna yesterday. England started Day 5 with 339 for six, with dropping light and Chris Woakes perhaps out of action with a shoulder injury.
India was regaining ground when poor light, followed by rain, forced an early close. Once more, the fielders had found their voice like a man under a spell. Mohammed Siraj was charging in on the surface, which has been softened by the heavy roller, and summer wear may still surprise with the new ball, which is only 3.4 overs away.
Mohammed Siraj’s Heroic Finish
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One of Mohammed Siraj’s best bowling performances (5/104) made him the team’s biggest hero. With 23 wickets at the end of the series, he was the leading wicket-taker of the series. When bad light and heavy rain forced an early stumping on the fourth evening, England was at 339 for six, having set a record target of 374.
England’s second innings concluded at 367 in 85.1 overs after India quickly took the final four wickets, and also when their side needed them most, Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (4/126) were outstanding with the ball.
Chris Woakes, who started at number eleven, struggled with extreme pain while in the middle due to a shoulder ailment that left his left arm in a sling and before the hosts reclaimed their series lead by defeating the Shubman Gill-led visitors by 22 runs at Lord’s when India recovered with a stunning 336-run victory in Birmingham after England won the first game by five wickets at Leeds.
In the fourth match at Manchester, India shared the draw thanks to an outstanding fifth-day batting performance by KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja.
After Joe Root and Harry Brook’s hundreds, what appeared to be series-winning hundreds, setting up a thrilling final day’s play with three wickets on the fourth evening, the tourists made their historic return.
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