India pulled off a thrilling six-run win against hosts England in the final Cricket Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the Oval in London yesterday evening to level the five-match series 2-2. Chasing a target of 374 set by India, the hosts were all out for 367 in their second innings on Day 5 as the visitors began the day on the offensive with Mohammed Siraj striking twice and Prasidh Krishna bagging another wicket to put the game on a knife’s edge. Ultimately, it was Siraj who picked up the last wicket as India won the game. Siraj was the star of the match with a nine-wicket haul, including five in the second innings. Earlier, the hosts had resumed their second innings at 339 for 6.
Team India had posted an impressive 396 in their second innings. In the first innings, England were bowled out for 247 in reply to India’s 224.
Mohammed Siraj was declared the player of the match. Shubman Gill and Harry Brook were both named the players of the series.
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