India beat England by 6 runs to secure 2-2 draw after warrior Siraj”s heroics

London, Aug 4 : India pulled off an incredible six-run victory over England in the seesawing fifth and final Test here on Monday to secure a creditable 2-2 draw in a blockbuster five-match series which ebbed and flowed over weeks of slugfest between the two cricketing powerhouses.

The tireless Mohammed Siraj (5/104) emerged as the team’s biggest hero with one of his finest bowling efforts. He finished the series with 23 wickets, the highest across both teams.

Set a record target of 374, England were placed at 339 for six when bad light and rain forced an early stumps on the fourth evening.

India picked up the remaining four wickets in quick time, as England’s second innings ended at 367 in 85.1 overs.

Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (4/126) sizzled with the ball when their team needed them the most.

Siraj was elated after a big-hearted effort. “I always believe in myself, that I can pull off a win from any situation,” he told the broadcaster.

Down with a shoulder injury and his left-arm in a sling, Chris Woakes came at number 11 and battled tremendous pain while he was in the middle.

England won the opener by five wickets at Leeds, but India came back strongly with their crushing 336-run victory in the second match at Birmingham, before the hosts regained their series lead by edging out the Shubman Gill-led visitors by 22 runs at Lord’s.

India produced a remarkable fifth day batting display to share honours in the fourth game at Manchester.

Then came the memorable comeback by the tourists after Root and Brook had hit what looked to be series-clinching centuries, setting up a tantalising final day’s play with three wickets on the fourth evening.

Brief scores:

India: 224 and 396

England: 247 and 367 all out in 85.1 overs (Joe Root 105, Harry Brook 111, Ben Duckett 54; Prasidh Krishna 4/126, Mohammed Siraj 5/104)). (PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

India, Fiji decide to boost defence ties

New Delhi, Aug 25: India and Fiji on Monday...

Arunachal govt launches e-Bhavishya for timely disbursement of pension benefits: CM Khandu

Itanagar, Aug 25: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday...

UK to set up new independent body to decide asylum appeals

London, Aug 25: A new independent body will be...

Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 8, health ministry says

Deir al-Balah(Gaza Strip), Aug 25: An Israeli airstrike hit...

Manu Bhaker finishes fourth in 25m pistol; India sweep women’s junior event

Shymkent (Kazakhstan), Aug 25: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker...

4 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces while seeking aid near Gaza City, witnesses say

Deir al-Balah(Gaza Strip), Aug 25: Israeli forces shot dead...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories