{"id":8854,"date":"2025-08-05T08:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T08:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehindustnexpress.com\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2025-08-08T07:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:43:46","slug":"india-beat-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehindustnexpress.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/india-beat-england\/","title":{"rendered":"India Beat England by 6 Runs in Historic 5th Test Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India Beat England in Historic 5th Test Thriller to Level Series 2-2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In a match that will go down as one of the greatest in modern Test cricket, India beat England<\/strong> by just six runs<\/strong> in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson\u2013Tendulkar Trophy<\/strong> at The Oval. The win not only leveled the series 2\u20132 but also marked India\u2019s narrowest victory by runs<\/strong> in their Test history, eclipsing the 13-run win over Australia in 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Shubman Gill\u2019s resilient leadership to Mohammed Siraj\u2019s fiery spell on the final day, and Chris Woakes\u2019 emotional walkout with a dislocated shoulder, this match had everything \u2014 pressure, drama, comebacks, and an unforgettable finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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India Beat England by 6 Runs: Match Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Test began on July 31, 2025, and ended in breathtaking fashion on August 4. After setting a target of 374 runs<\/strong>, India beat England<\/strong> by dismissing them for 367<\/strong>, completing a sensational turnaround. England were cruising at 301\/3 at one point, needing just 73 runs with 7 wickets in hand. But what followed was an epic collapse \u2014 losing 7 wickets for just 66 runs \u2014 as India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This win meant India beat England<\/strong> to draw the five-match series 2\u20132 and share the inaugural Anderson\u2013Tendulkar Trophy. It was a poetic finish to a fiercely fought series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Siraj \u2013 The Man Who Sealed the Win<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hero of the hour was undoubtedly Mohammed Siraj<\/strong>. With figures of 5\/104<\/strong>, including three crucial wickets on the final day<\/strong>, Siraj turned the game on its head. His dismissal of Gus Atkinson with a 143 km\/h yorker was the final nail in England\u2019s coffin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, Siraj had dropped Harry Brook on Day 4 \u2014 a costly mistake as Brook went on to score a century. However, Siraj didn\u2019t let that moment define him. Motivated by a \u2018Believe<\/strong>\u2019 wallpaper on his phone and support from Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj bounced back stronger than ever. With 23 wickets across the series<\/strong>, he emerged as the highest wicket-taker and ensured that India beat England<\/strong> through his sheer will and pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Key Contributors in India\u2019s Victory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Prasidh Krishna<\/strong> played a vital role by taking 4 wickets<\/strong> in the second innings, supporting Siraj and triggering the English collapse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shubman Gill<\/strong>, leading India for the first time in an overseas Test series, emerged as the highest run-scorer with 754 runs<\/strong>. His calm leadership and mature batting were key reasons why India beat England<\/strong> in such tough conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chris Woakes<\/strong>, despite a dislocated shoulder<\/strong>, walked in as England\u2019s last man, ready to do whatever it took. Although he didn\u2019t face a ball, his courage added emotional weight to the finale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    India Beat England: Why This Match Will Be Remembered<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This wasn\u2019t just a win. It was Test cricket at its absolute finest<\/strong>. With rain delays, swing in momentum, on-field heroics, and emotional moments \u2014 India beat England<\/strong> in a way that showcased the mental toughness and bench strength of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The win highlighted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • India\u2019s resilience<\/strong> despite pressure situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • New leadership\u2019s maturity<\/strong> under Gill<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Siraj\u2019s growth<\/strong> into a dependable match-winner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The never-say-die attitude<\/strong> of the Indian bowling unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Brendon McCullum, England\u2019s coach, called it \u201cone of the best Test series ever witnessed\u201d<\/strong>, and cricket fans worldwide echoed the sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      The Final Day \u2013 A Drama Unlike Any Other<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      As Day 5 began, England needed 71 runs with four wickets in hand. Jamie Overton was batting confidently, but Siraj\u2019s reverse swing and pace changed everything. When Atkinson\u2019s stumps were shattered, India erupted in celebration \u2014 and rightly so. It wasn\u2019t just a win; it was a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      India Beat England in Every Sense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      From performance to passion, India beat England<\/strong> in every sense of the game. The phrase \u201cIndia beat England\u201d will now resonate not just as a match result but as a symbol of belief, grit, and comeback<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Whether it was Siraj\u2019s fast bowling, Gill\u2019s composed leadership, or the tactical field placements, this win was all about outthinking and outperforming the opposition in crunch moments<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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