The final and decisive 5th Test between India and England at The Oval delivered a thrilling contest, culminating in a narrow 6-run victory for India, leveling the series 2-2 and allowing them to retain the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
ENG vs IND 5th Test Match Summary
Day 1 – India batted first and ended the day at 204/6. Karun Nair was not out on 52*, supported by Washington Sundar at 19*.
Day 2 – India’s 1st innings concluded with a middling total (exact final score not given here), and England began their 1st innings. India also started their 2nd innings ending at 75/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal 51* and Akash Deep 4* by the close.
Day 3 – On Day 3 of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval, India built a solid position after setting England a tough target of 374 runs to win. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century (118 runs off 164 balls), including 14 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring India’s innings. Akash Deep (66), Ravindra Jadeja (53), and Washington Sundar (53) contributed important half-centuries, with Sundar finishing aggressively toward the end. India finished their innings on Day 3 with a magnificent lead of 373 runs. For England, Josh Tongue took five wickets, but the batting side started their chase with opener Zak Crawley getting out early. By the end of Day 3, England were 50/1 with Jaswal’s century setting the tone for India’s strong position.
Day 4 – England batted in their 2nd innings chasing a target of 374. Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) put on a blistering and impactful partnership of 195 runs, taking England close to victory at 317/4 at tea. However, after tea, India’s bowlers struck back with Prasidh Krishna taking three wickets (including two quickly in a spell) and Mohammed Siraj taking two wickets to reduce England to 337/6. Rain and bad light ended play early, leaving England needing 37 runs with 4 wickets in hand heading into Day 5.
Day 5 – Rain drizzle early on but after resumption, Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery bowling spell, taking multiple key wickets. England needed 35 runs at the start of the day but lost wickets rapidly. Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton were dismissed early by Siraj. Prasidh Krishna also contributed with wickets, making it a tense finish. England reached 356/8 needing 18 runs with 2 wickets left late in the day; however, despite a flurry of boundaries off Prasidh, India held strong. The match culminated in India winning by 6 runs, leveling the series 2-2. Siraj’s five-wicket haul and Krishna’s critical breakthroughs in the final session were critical in India’s thrilling comeback victory.
India retained the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with this win, after a memorable, hard-fought series.
This match is remembered for a fiercely competitive final day with spirited fightbacks and crucial wickets defining the outcome.
Series details
- 1st Test – England won by 5 wickets
- 2nd Test – India won by 336 runs
- 3rd Test – England won by 22 runs
- 4th Test – Match drawn
- 5th Test – India won by 6 runs
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