Pacer Mohammed Siraj strikes in a thrilling Day 5 session, dismissing the overnight batsmen to leave India just two wickets shy of a dramatic series-leveling victory at The Oval
August 4, 2025: Fans are on the edge of their seats after an exciting fifth day of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval. India is now just two wickets away from a series-leveling win. Pacer Mohammed Siraj has been the star of the morning session, taking two quick wickets to break up England’s bottom order.
England needed 35 runs to win and had four wickets left when they started the day. The hosts were counting on Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton, who had been batting overnight. But Siraj’s furious spell with the new ball swiftly changed the game.
Overton got Smith out first with a great delivery, then he confidently shouted “LBW” and got Overton out after a review that didn’t work. England is currently 354/8, needing 20 more runs to win. Siraj’s double-wicket over has left them reeling.
With only two wickets left, India’s bowlers are in a great position to pull off a surprising comeback win and conclude the series in a 2-2 tie.