LIVE Updates | IND vs ENG Test 5 | India Won by 6 Runs, Series 2-2

After an intense five-match Test series, both India and England will now enjoy a well-deserved break. England’s home red-ball season comes to a close, with their next assignments being a white-ball series against South Africa in September, followed by the high-stakes Ashes in Australia later this year. India, on the other hand, turn their attention to the Asia Cup next month and will then prepare for a home Test series against the West Indies in October. Though this series has ended, there’s still plenty of cricket ahead. The second Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand begins on Thursday, while West Indies take...

India’s captain, Shubman Gill, has been named the Player of the Series, with the honour conferred by England coach Brendon McCullum. Receiving his medal and a bottle of champagne, Gill was all smiles during the post-series chat. He called the series “fantastic,” noting that every match went down to the final day, reflecting the intensity and quality both sides brought. He praised his bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, saying their efforts made his job as captain easier and their response under pressure was brilliant. Gill shared that despite being tested on Day 4, the team remained confident and knew England...

Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his superb 9-wicket haul—4 in the first innings and 5 in the second. Speaking to Dinesh Karthik, who helped translate, Siraj said he felt amazing and that the team believed from Day 1 they could pull off the win. He kept his approach simple: bowl in the right areas and let the wickets come. He shared that he woke up with belief in himself and even downloaded a motivational quote from Google that read “Believe.” Reflecting on the dropped catch of Brook, he called it a turning point, admitting that had he...

India’s man of the moment, Mohammed Siraj, joined Dinesh Karthik for a post-match chat and shared insights into his mindset during the tense final overs. Siraj said his sole focus was on hitting the right areas and he wasn’t too worried about conceding boundaries, as his main goal was to take wickets for the country. Speaking about the crucial moment involving Harry Brook’s dropped catch, Siraj admitted he didn’t realise he had stepped on the boundary cushion while taking it. He called it a turning point, noting how Brook shifted into T20 mode right after. Despite India falling behind in the...

An absolute thriller! What a finish to 25 days of great cricket in England. A new team, a new captain and a new brand of Indian cricket. Test match finds new high. Congratulations Team India and @shubmangill. A series for generations to remember. @BCCI

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KL Rahul expressed deep pride after India drew the five-match Test series 2-2 in England, calling it one of the most significant moments in Indian Test cricket. "I've played cricket for years, won the Champions Trophy, seen India lift the World Cup — but nothing compares to this,” he said. Reflecting on the debate over the relevance of Test cricket, Rahul added, “So many questions about whether Test cricket stays or not, but both teams answered that question with the way we've played.” Despite not being given much of a chance, Rahul emphasized how India fought hard in every game,...

Mohammed Siraj: "My only plan was to bowl good areas. Didn't matter if I took wickets or went for runs. (Thoughts after Brook drop) I didn't think I'd touch the cushion when I took it. It was a match-changing moment. Brook got into T20 moment. We were behind the game after that but thank god. I always believe that I can win the game from any point, and did to the morning."

Siraj to Atkinson, bowled him!

What a moment!

After sending down over 1000 deliveries in this series, Mohammed Siraj charges in with the energy of a toddler and the focus of a seasoned pro. Delivers a pinpoint yorker to clean up Atkinson!

Atkinson b Siraj 17 (29) [6s-1]

Prasidh delivers a wide yorker. Atkinson moves across, digs it out, and taps it to the right of the bowler to steal a single. Woakes stays off strike.

England need 7 runs. India need 1 wicket

IND vs ENG 5th Test Live Score Day 5: Gus Atkinson launches a big six over long-on. Akash Deep made a diving effort but couldn’t grab the catch. The match continues with Atkinson swinging freely. On the final ball, Dhruv Jurel missed a crucial throw, leaving Siraj visibly frustrated. ENG 364/9 in 84 overs.

Siraj bowls a full and wide delivery to Atkinson, who stretches but fails to connect. However, Woakes dashes through and steals a bye!

England need 10 runs. India need 1 wicket

Chris Woakes walks in to bat amid loud cheers, donning a sling and switching to a left-handed stance. Though naturally right-handed, he’s ready to take on the challenge with just one hand.

Arm in a sling, Chris Woakes has arrived to the crease 😱 pic.twitter.com/D4QDscnfXE

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Prasidh to Tongue, out Bowled!!

India vs England Live Score: Chris Woakes steps out to bat with his left arm in a sling, tucked under his sweater. He now faces the daunting task of batting one-handed — relying solely on his non-dominant left hand!

Prasidh Krishna nearly got Josh Tongue, but DRS review showed the ball missing leg stump. Tongue survives as light drizzle continues at The Oval. England reach 355/8 in 81 overs.

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds: England won by 5 wickets
2nd Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham: India won by 336 runs
3rd Test, Lords, London: England won by 22 runs
4th Test, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester: Match drawn

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue