India pulled off a stunning victory on the final day of the Oval Test, scripting one of their most dramatic finishes in recent memory. With the match on a knife’s edge, Mohammed Siraj rose to the occasion, delivering fiery spells under immense pressure. His relentless aggression and clutch breakthroughs turned the tide, sealing a famous win for India.
Ben Stokes lauds Mohammed Siraj after India’s stunning Test victory
Meanwhile, England regular skipper Ben Stokes who missed the fifth Test due to a shoulder injury praised Siraj for his relentless spirit and fighting attitude in the post match conference. Stokes said Siraj never backs down and keeps coming no matter the situation. He admired the way Siraj carried himself during the Oval Test with passion focus and the hunger to make an impact and lead the charge when it mattered most.
“I’ve always had great respect and admiration for Mohammed Siraj as a competitor. He just keeps coming and coming and coming. He’s always going to be in the fight with you. This game in particular, he just kept going and going and going. I’ve always had a lot of admiration and respect for the way that Mohammed Siraj goes about his cricket and what he does and how he takes it on,” Stokes said in the press conference.
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Mohammed Siraj heroics seal historic Oval Test win for India
Siraj delivered a career-defining performance on Day 5 of the Oval Test, leading India to a dramatic 6-run victory. With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets to win, the match seemed to be slipping away from India. However, Siraj, a tireless warrior, turned the tide with a magnificent spell of fast bowling. He claimed two crucial wickets, including of Jamie Overton, before bowling a stunning yorker to Gus Atkinson to seal the win. Siraj’s five-wicket haul in the innings and a series-high 23 wickets cemented his status as the match-winner and the backbone of India’s pace attack. His performance was a testament to his grit and unwavering belief, ultimately securing India’s narrowest Test victory.
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