India Akash Deep, Left, Mohammed Siraj, Center and Prasidh Krishna during the celebration of their victory against England on the fifth fifth cricket match between England and India in London, Monday, August 4, 2025. At the end of the 4th day, England was 339/6 of 76.2 overs, needed 35 runs to win, with Jamie Smith (2*) and Jamie Overton (0*) on the fold. Indian hopes consisted of their dark attack, led by Mohammed Sraji and Prasidh Krishna. Chris Woakes is expected to treat a dislocated shoulder, will only bat as a last option. Short break of rain and bad light stopped the game 4. Day and set up the last day of nail biting. On the morning 5. On the day, a heavy cloud cover, a promising help for Indian sailors, but the rain appeared as a potential spoiler.77. Through (Prasidh Krishna)Jamie Overton, faces his first ball of the day, continues to attack to disrupt the Indian rhythm. Overton, which shows the aggressive intention, hits the bounds of back-to-back and pushes the home side closer. England fans dare to dream because the mood in the Indian camp is tense. England, now 347/6, needed 27 to win.
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78. Through (Mohammed Siraj)Siraj, the leading goal of this series, takes the ball determined to apply his day on the day when he dropped Harry Brook as he stepped on the border rope. From the third ball Smith plunges on a wide ball and pulls it out, caught by goalkeeper Dhruv Jurel. England was now seven down to 347. The difficult catch of KLALULA on the second slip goes down as soon as Gus Atkinson gets retribution. England 349/7 at the end of Over, needs 25 runs to win. The crowd feels a shift. Indian supporters waving flags and singing “Siraj! Siraj!”.
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79. Through (Prasidh Krishna)Prasidh Krishna keeps it tight, but Overton and Atkinson nervously climb to run, each contribute to tension. India and Captain Gill Grares in Jurel is a missed chance that he is not pure. Atkinson and Overton can slip in three runs from the last ball. England 353/7 at the end of Over, needs 21 to win.80. Through (Mohammed Siraj)The consistency in a row and the late Nip-in from Siraj gets Overton leg-with-first goal. The referee Dharmasen thinks for a moment and after a voice withdrawal from the fifth ball lifts his finger. Overton reviews, but it’s a referee call – and it’s gone! India is now two goals and injured Chris Woakes is waiting in the dressing room. England 354/8 at the end of Over, still needs 20.81. Through (Prasidh Krishna)Krishna focuses on the hit and bowed to York in Josh’s tongue. The first is given by LBW in the field of referee Ahsan Raza. Review in England and the ball is missing a leg. Indian Fielders are in disbelief when Atkinson and language share laughter. England 355/8 at the end of over.
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82. Through (Mohammed Siraj)Siraj lacks the edge of the tongue and Atkinson’s bat again and again. A large and late swing, but a wrapped slide cordon does not catch. England 356/8 at the end of over.83. Over (Prasidh Krishna)Krishna delivers the fiery yorker from the last ball of Josh’s tongue and defends him. The tongue is too late to overthrow the bat and wipe the ball before hitting the stump. Both departments fly and the oval explodes. England nine down, needed 17. Woakes’s brave entry adds a touch of heroism to the narrative, but India captures blood. The equation moves dramatically.84. Through (Mohammed Siraj)Atkinson will take the lead. He sends Siraj through the deep midwicket to six. Fielder Akash deeply recalculates and leans it across the border of cow’s fleece. The crowd is electrified and closes the gap for 11 necessary runs. The fields spread to prevent boundaries. England 364/9 at the end of over.85. Through (Prasidh Krishna)The drama continues! Atkinson was professionally Woakes, went to one of the last ball to keep the strike and avoid the revelation of his unfit partner. India refuses to raise the field, admit bye and singles. England 367/9 at the end of over.86. Through (Mohammed Siraj)England needs seven runs when Atkinson faces Siraj. The Indian Pacer stems and relaxes the cheese yorker. Atkinson plays all around when he hit his stump. Indians go Berserk, embrace Siraj and wildly celebrate. Woakes is left at the other end. The crowd explodes, Indian players have a winning round in the oval and recognize enthusiastic supporters.
