India pulls off a narrow six-run Test victory against England
India pulled off a stunning win at The Oval, beating England by just six runs in their fifth and last Test match for the series on Monday, August 4. The visitors managed to defend England’s target of 374 runs, as they bowled out the squad for 367, which levelled the series 2-2.
England looked in control at 339 for 6, eyeing only 35 more runs to win the match and the series. However, India’s Mohammed Siraj had other plans. The fast bowler ripped through England’s bid, taking four wickets for 86 balls during the second innings. He later finished off with a fifer, taking a total of five wickets for 104 in the match.
This win marks India’s narrowest-ever victory by runs in a Test match. The previous narrowest margin was a 13-run victory against Australia in 2004. Siraj said after the game that he found strength with his late father. ‘Jaddu Bhai told me to back my defence and remember my dad,’ he shared.
