India defeated England in a thrilling contest by 6 runs in the Oval Test. This match has become one of the most exciting Test matches in cricket history.
India Wins Oval Test: Another thrilling chapter has been added to the pages of cricket history as Team India defeated England in their own backyard by a mere 6 runs, recording their narrowest Test victory. With this win, the five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw, and the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared. This is only India's third victory at the Oval ground to date.
How did India Win the Oval Test?
On the fifth day of the Oval Test, England needed only 35 runs to win with two wickets in hand. However, sharp bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna turned the game around. The entire England team could only add 28 runs, and India won the match by 6 runs. This victory created history as it is India's narrowest win in Test cricket in terms of runs. Previously, India's closest Test match win was against Australia in 2004 by 13 runs.
India's Third Historic Victory at the Oval
This is India's third victory at the Oval ground:
- First time in 1971 under the leadership of captain Ajit Wadekar.
- Second time in 2021 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli.
- Now in 2025, India created history again under the leadership of Shubman Gill.
- Shubman Gill has now become the third Indian captain after Wadekar and Kohli to lead India to a Test victory at the Oval.
Brief Match Summary
India won the toss and decided to bat first, but the first innings ended at 224 runs. In reply, England, after a 92-run opening partnership, were all out for just 247 runs, taking a lead of 23 runs. In the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal batted brilliantly, scoring 118 runs and forming a 107-run partnership with Akashdeep (66). India's second innings ended at 396 runs, setting England a target of 374 runs to win.
Chasing the target, England lost early wickets quickly, but Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) put India on the backfoot with a 195-run partnership. It seemed like England would easily win the match. But Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took a total of 17 wickets in the last two days, which swung the match in India's favor.
