Mohammed Siraj scripted a sensational finish at The Oval, dismantling England’s hopes in just three fiery deliveries on the final day of the fifth Test. With India clinching a dramatic 6-run win, the series ended 2-2—thanks largely to Siraj’s relentless pace and precision.

Siraj’s Final Day Magic: 3 Balls, 3 Moments of Glory

With England needing just 35 runs and 4 wickets in hand, Siraj stepped up under pressure:

1. Jamie Smith – Caught by Dhruv Jurel

2. Jamie Overton – Trapped LBW

3. Gus Atkinson – Bowled for 17

Those three dismissals turned the match on its head and sealed one of India’s most thrilling overseas Test victories.

Siraj Ends Series as No. 1 Wicket-Taker

With this performance, Mohammed Siraj finished the series with 23 wickets in 5 Tests—becoming the highest wicket-taker in the series and the first Indian pacer to top the wicket charts in a five-match Test series in England.

Siraj’s Wicket Haul Breakdown:

• 1st Test: 2 wickets

• 2nd Test: 7 wickets (match-winning spell)

• 3rd Test (Lord’s): 8 wickets (4 in each innings)

• 4th Test: 1 wicket

• 5th Test (Oval): 5 wickets in 2nd innings, 6 total

Siraj’s consistency and fiery spells, especially in high-pressure moments, were crucial in helping India stage a comeback after being down 1-2 in the series.

Continues His Test Rise

This isn’t new for Siraj. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25, he had taken 20 wickets, though he finished fourth in the tally then. But with this England series, Siraj has officially stepped into the spotlight as India’s strike bowler in overseas conditions.

From Hyderabad to the Oval, Mohammed Siraj’s journey has been nothing short of inspirational—and with performances like these, he is fast becoming the backbone of India’s pace attack in Test cricket.