India Levels Series 2-2 with Memorable Win
India registered a narrow win over England in the fifth and last Test match. England had to chase 374 runs. They were at 301/3 with Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) scoring centuries. England was poised to win at this stage. However, Indian bowlers fought back. They took wickets regularly and put pressure on England. On the last day, they played even better. India bowled England out and won the match by 6 runs.
England's Collapse on Final Day
England began the last day at 339/6, requiring 35 runs. Jamie Overton hit two boundaries off the first over. However, Mohammed Siraj got rid of Jamie Smith (2) and Overton in quick succession. Shortly afterward, he got rid of Josh Tong for no runs. The score of England fell to 357/9. Chris Woakes batted out despite having a shoulder injury, but did not receive a delivery.
Gus Atkinson struck a six off Siraj, giving hopes for a while. Siraj bowled out Atkinson soon and achieved a five-wicket haul. The innings of England came to an end at 367. Siraj took 5 wickets, Prasidh Krishna 4, and Akash Deep 1.
First Innings Summary
India scored 224 in the first innings. England responded with 247. India scored 396 in their second innings, leaving a target of 374.
Siraj Turns the Game
Siraj dropped a catch off Brook on Day 4 when he was on 19. Brook proceeded to make a century. Siraj made up for it on the last day, though. He bowled well and dispatched three major players in just 4.1 overs, giving only 9 runs away.
Siraj completed the match with 9 wickets in two innings. He was awarded the Player of the Match award. Harry Brook and Shubman Gill were awarded Players of the Series.
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