WATCH | Mohammed Siraj’s 23 wickets and precision yorker seal unforgettable series finale

London: Mohammed Siraj capped off a remarkable Test campaign with a spectacular final act at The Oval, delivering a last-ball yorker to bowl England’s Gus Atkinson and secure a dramatic six-run victory for India, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the five-match series with 23 wickets, steering India’s bowling attack with consistency and potency in challenging English conditions.

His contributions were pivotal throughout the series, but it was his fifth Test performance, a five-wicket haul in England’s second innings, that proved decisive. On the final day, England were on the brink of a historic chase, requiring just a few runs with one wicket remaining. Under immense pressure, Siraj unleashed a perfectly executed yorker, uprooting Atkinson’s stumps and sparking scenes of jubilation among the Indian team and their supporters. The delivery brought an end to one of the closest finishes in recent Test history.

A crucial moment earlier in the match came during England’s chase when Siraj, fielding at the boundary, misjudged a catch off Harry Brook and stepped on the boundary cushion, turning a potential wicket into a six. Brook capitalised on this lifeline and went on to score a century, shifting the momentum in England’s favour temporarily. Despite this costly error, Siraj’s precision and wicket-taking ability in the final session pulled India back into the contest.