England vs India, 5th Test, India tour of England, 2025 - CommentaryENG vs IND, 5th Test, India tour of England, 2025 - Commentary

India won by 6 runs

India

224

&396

England

247

&367

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Match Highlights: England vs India, 5th Test

Day Highlights: England vs India, 5th Test, Day 5

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Mohammed Siraj's 5/104 v ENG

Prasidh Krishna's 4/126 v ENG

Presentation: Shubman Gill

Presentation: Mohammed Siraj

England batting v India, 4th Innings, 5th Test

Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj, England v India, 5th Test

Interview: KL Rahul, IND

INDIA's EPIC WIN! Harsha & DK react to India's 2-2 comeback!

STATS: Siraj's herculean effort scripts India's narrowest win

Siraj, Root and Brook enter history books in the Oval thriller

India pull off a heist at The Oval! Murali Kartik recaps 5th Test

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Siraj to Atkinson, out Bowled!! Wowza!! After more than 1000 deliveries in this series, Mohammed Siraj comes in with the gusto and energy of a young toddler, with the tenacity of a true professional and the precision of an archer!! Nails the yorker that thuds onto the base of off stump. Atkinson tried to hack it across the line and didn't get anywhere close to the ball. Arms aloft and looks up to the heavens. Jeez, what an extraordinary win for India. The pangs of Lord's will probably sting a little less for Siraj as he is, fittingly, at the forefront of an extraordinary Indian win just across the river. The series is rightly levelled at 2-2. Atkinson b Siraj 17(29) [6s-1]

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Prasidh to Tongue, out Bowled!! Unbelievable!! Prasidh Krishna roars in celebration as India have almost pulled off a miracle. 141 clicks, a superb yorker that angles in at great speed. Hits the back pad and the stumps are a mess. A superb double bluff as he just moved third-man to the boundary from slips, and then the surprise yorker. What a splendid performance this has been from India's bowlers! Tongue b Prasidh 0(12)

Chandra: This Test is Absolute Cinema

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Siraj to Jamie Overton, out Lbw!! Jeez!! By the barest of margins. A fuller delivery and that was the nip backer. Overton shuffles across and gets struck on the pads as the bat was nowhere in line with that ball. Given out on field, struck in front of middle and would have just clipped the edge of leg stump. Impact was in and umpire's call on the wickets so it stays OUT! Must say a bit of luck has gone India's way. The replays showed that the umpire gave it a long, hard thought before raising the finger. Jamie Overton lbw b Siraj 9(17) [4s-2]

England favourites as they will use the heavy roller: Karthik

England vs India, 5th Test, Day 4 Review ft. Harsha Bhogle & Dinesh Karthik

India's spirited comeback has set up an exciting finale: Kartik

Ballu: "If it's not possible to resume play today, will they use heavy roller again at the start tomorrow?" -- Yes

Akash: If they call Stumps without anymore play, England are going to have a sleepless night. Indian bowlers can have a rest and come back with the new ball tomorrow

Nilesh Mhatre: If India wins this, it will forever engrave the thought - "Cricket is the game of glorious uncertainties!"

Veeresh: England just gifted us two wickets, and my heart whispered, 'maybe, just maybe...' But after what happened at Lord's, I'm holding my breath like it's the final over of a World Cup final. Don't play with our emotions, cricket gods!

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Akash Deep to Root, 2 runs, 39th Test century for Joe Root! Chants of "Rooooooot" ring around the ground as he tucks it away towards long leg before getting back for two. He takes his helmet off and raises his bat towards the dressing room. He then brings out a headband, wears it and then pays tribute to Graham Thorpe. Points a finger towards the heavens as well in homage. A heartfelt dedication that and a lovely gesture. Joe Root's parents are in attendance and cheering him on!

Odds on Harry Brook, the sure bet who is rolling the dice

England's rising star has had a journey marked by early faith, a steep rise, and technical challenges, and this India series, a curious mix of class and unpredictability, might just be another step in his evolution

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Washington Sundar to Brook, 2 runs, that's a sensational century from Harry Brook! Tossed up full on off-stump, Brook prods forward and blocks, just opens the face of the bat on contact and it goes down fine to third man, they scamper back for two and everyone is on their feet to applaud a truly scintillating knock! Takes off his helmet and punches the air, before revealing a beaming smile towards the dressing room. Root races over to embrace and applaud him. Bazball's golden child and England's blue eyed boy for the future has stepped up at a crucial juncture once again. They think the world of this West Yorkshireman in England, and today's knock proved why everyone with a penchant for cricket gets so excited when Harry Brook walks out to bat for England. He came out when the hosts were in a bit of trouble and India had the tail up, but with this ton has quelled quite a lot of English fears and guided them in the direction of a famous, famous win!

Is Joe Root England's greatest ever cricketer? Vaughan answers

Siraj is India's engine room, the one Gill banks on: Vaughan

India favourites to level the series on Day 4 at The Oval: Kartik

Prasad: India needs a wicket in the first hour to put more pressure back on the England side.

Siraj's wicket of Crawley has dented English hopes: Harsha Bhogle

England vs India, 5th Test, Day 3 Review ft. Harsha Bhogle & Dinesh Karthik

India flawless on Day 3; clear favourites to win 4th Test: Kartik

RADHAKRISHNAM RAJU: "@cricbuzz how many times the roller will be used in a day." -- The batting team gets the choice of using a roller before the start of their innings and before the start of each day

Aryan: "What is the chasing record at The Oval in this County Season?" -- - 300/5 chasing 377 - 36/2 (won by 8 wkts) - 289/7 chasing 418

Shivam: "@Cricbuzz Was the heavy roller used in the break?" -- Yes

Siraj's never-say-die attitude reaps him rich rewards: Kartik

Vatsal: I think a lead of 350-400 would be a solid total. This game would be amazing to watch! Another thriller loading.

Atkinson to Jaiswal, 1 run, there it is!! Back of length and a bit wider, guided behind square and he jumps up and punches the air in delight. Takes off his helmet and gloves, blows flying kisses towards the dressing room and makes a heart gesture with his hand. Everyone from the dressing room stands up in applause. Dominica, Perth, Leeds and now London!! The blue eyed boy from Bombay has matured into India’s man for all seasons. Bold, brazen and breathtakingly beautiful - a timely reminder of what this new age Indian batter is all about!! 6th Test hundred for him and four have come against England

Jaiswal's positive intent game-changing for India: Kartik

Rahul jain: Wonder how long Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton would last, given their history of injuries .If one of these two get a niggle or something ,England will be way too depleted in bowling.

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Atkinson to Akash Deep, FOUR, maiden Test fifty for Akash Deep and boy does he love it! He pumps his fist in delight and points to the India crest as he raises his bat, everyone in the dressing room is delighted for him too. Gill had his helmet on in the dressing room and takes if off and hurries towards the balcony to applaud his teammate. Jadeja gestures him to take his helmet off to celebrate but Akash Deep is content in his celebration. Length delivery on middle, Akash Deep hacks it away across the line, it flies through square leg off the inner half and races to the ropes. Draws a smile even from the usually grim Gautam Gambhir. India's makeshift number 4 has done solid justice to that position of great reverence to this cricket team.

Shabbar Kaukawala: England surely missing Stokes and Woakes, that middle overs steel is absent. Meanwhile, a solid partnership by two these young Indians has turned the tide. Grit, composure, and class on a tricky surface. A stand to remember!

Jaiswal's high-risk, high-reward approach ideal for Oval: Karthik

Aman: who was that sub fielder in place of pope ? -- He is all-rounder Nathan Barnwell who plays domestic cricket with Surrey.

Prateik Birthhare: Akash Deep is looking way more comfortable than many full time bowlers, I hope the Indian batting coach is making plans for him.

Saloni: All these runs by Akash Deep are a bonus, plus he is eating into precious time when the ball can swing a lot

India's fate hinges on the 1st session of Day 3: Karthik

The Oval learning curve: When India's quicks course-corrected on the go

The scoreboard offered pressure, Bazball brought no pause. But Siraj, Prasidh and Akash found a way on a lively pitch

England vs India, 5th Test, Day 2 Review ft. Harsha Bhogle & Dinesh Karthik

India's wolf-pack mentality got them ahead on Day 2: Kartik

Koteswara rao: England getting the taste of their own medicine . Good attacking batting from Jaiswal to put English under pressure

Amrit: "Hey CB, what is the scheduled close of play today?" -- 19:30 local time, 00:00 IST

Imran: "Hey @cricbuzz: Did they use the heavy roller between the innings?" -- Yes

Has Jaiswal been exposed in England? DK answers

Mani: I think this is a blessing in disguise for India. They may not want to bat too much this evening with the sun forecasted for tomorrow.

Atharva: What a comeback by India. Now just need to get the tail out quickly and the fact that England are a batter short will be the cherry on top for them

Gambhir right in going for batting depth in England: Karthik

MShrma: India will have to keep chipping away with wickets to stay in the game. Root & Brook will be the key wickets now.

Gill's horror run-out opened the door for England: Harsha Bhogle

Akash Kakadiya: If I were the captain of the Indian team, I would instruct my bowlers to bowl dot balls and wait for the England players to give away their wickets.

DK: Time to bring in Washi? The seamers have been all over the place and are letting the openers get very comfortable.

Ram: "Why use the light roller?" -- A heavy roller will bind the top soil and make the surface harder. Additionally, it tends to the negate the lateral movement as it could flatten the grass. Since India have to bowl twice in this game they want to preserve the natural behaviour for the bowlers to exploit. However, England opted for the heavy roller to nullify all this and it make it more batter-friendly - at least for the first 45-60 mins, till the effect of the roller wears off

Perplexed with Arshdeep's omission in the series: Kartik

India should aim to reach 270 on Day 2 at The Oval: Kartik

England vs India, 5th Test, Day 1 Review ft. Harsha Bhogle & Dinesh Karthik

Second division, first steps back: Karun Nair's Burbage & Easton reboot

In search of a plan B, Karun Nair ended up in a second division club of the West of England Premier League, where he could clear his head and just play

India should be happy with Day 1 show in tough conditions: Kartik

Himanshu Raj: Those extras will surely prick England

Sajid Wadwaniya: Sai Sudharsan is just getting started and has plenty of time to establish himself. However, for Karun Nair, this Test could be pivotal. If he doesn't deliver, it may well be his last opportunity to stake a claim in the Indian Test setup.

Rockstar Jadeja relishes performing under pressure: Vaughan

Karthik Pathuri: No one talks about Kuldeep Yadav. Is he injured or ignored? -- With the amount of green grass left on the pitch there was no scope of playing a third spinner this game

Thalmis: When the sun is out, will the pitch get quicker? What has been the history at The Oval @Cricbuzz? -- When the moisture dries out, pitches generally tend to get quicker for a while. However, the sun needs to be out in its full glory.

Aaditya Ranjan: What score can be considered safe for India in 1st innings -- Can't exactly be sure of what is a safe score. But given the grass, the help fast bowlers are expected to get, looks like anything around 270+ can be a good score.

Raja Gundapaneni: (every time the team won the toss and chose to bowl) --- "Hey cricbuzz can you share more details on win/loss ratio for the team bating first?" -- In the last ten years, at The Oval team batting first has won 7 out of 10 Tests.

Mazhar: What is the avg 1st innings total here? -- 280 runs in the last 6 Tests since 2019 (every time the team won the toss and chose to bowl)

Shubman of the series

Technique, temperament, and timing: how all finally fell in tune for Gill to have his fill

In Gill, India have a superstar Test captain: Dinesh Karthik

Ocean Chawla: Tongue carries unique threat to lefties from round the wicket. Most right armers nip it away against the angle, he gets it to nip back. Has got them lbw like that in this series

KL Rahul's technique is a masterclass on Test batting: Vaughan

Abhishek: In this series Rahul looks more solid and composed than anyone else.

calicut krishnan subramaniam: Pope has won 3 of his 4 games as captain and a vital toss to win. Change of fresh bowlers had a direct impact in the game.

MR: Woakes and Siraj playing all 5 games being fast bowlers is great to watch.

Samarth: Seems like finally we are going to see typical a English test match, green top with overcast conditions, match-up made in heaven for bowlers.