India Edges England in a Thrilling Finish at The Oval, Draw Series 2-2 | Sporting News India

India clinched a dramatic victory by narrowly defeating England by six runs on the final day at The Oval, securing a 2-2 draw in the five-match Test series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his admiration for the team's resilience and fighting spirit after the match. The intense encounter will be remembered for its suspense and high stakes. On the last morning, India needed to take four more wickets to prevent England from chasing a formidable target of 374 runs. The previous day ended with England at 339/6, but weather conditions, including rain and poor light, curtailed play. The Indian bowlers seized the opportunity; Mohammed Siraj delivered a crucial full-length, fast ball that dismissed the final England batsman, Gus Atkinson, ending with five wickets in the innings. England was finally bowled out for 367, falling just short of the target. Earlier, Prasidh Krishna made significant contributions with four wickets, finishing with figures of 4/126, helping to set the stage for India’s comeback. Following the victory, Gautam Gambhir took to social media to celebrate the team's effort, stating, “We’ll win some, we’ll lose some… but we’ll NEVER surrender! Well done boys.” His ...