That's a wrap for the India vs England Test series. Five matches, all of which went down to the fifth day. Elite Test cricket all through. We hope you enjoyed you came to see and enjoyed and were left in awe of the wonder. 

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Virat Kohli has reacted to Team India pulling off a 2-2 draw in the series against England, which is also the first Test series since his retirement from the format. Take a look:

Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him @mdsirajofficial @prasidh43

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 4, 2025

Shubman Gill finishes as the top run-scorer of the series, and Siraj as the top wicket-taker. 23 wickets in the series, the only man to take more than 20 wickets. A terrific performance by the pacer, who played all 5 games and bowled his heart out every single time.

Here's a recap of the five-match Test series between India and England, which goes down as arguably one of the greatest Test series of all time.

2nd Test, Edgbaston: Shubman Gill slams 269 and 161, as India overpower England to make series 1-1.

3rd Test, Lord's: After both teams make the same first innings score, England win a nail-biter on the final day, defending 193.

4th Test, Old Trafford: India pull off a draw from the jaws of defeat, with Stokes and Gill leading their teams from the front.

5th Test, The Oval: Siraj stars with the ball as India snatch a dramatic win to level the series 2-2.

Shubman Gill, India's new Test captain, has led his side to a 2-2 series draw in England at the first time of asking. And he led by example, smashing 754 runs in the process. And had India clicked in a few more moments, they could've well won two more Tests. 

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was under immense pressure, but having drawn the series, can probably now look ahead for the upcoming WTC cycle.

"We don't want people to see us as a young side, but a gun side" -- That's the quote that Shubman Gill tells Cheteshwar Pujara in an interview after the game. A mantra emphasized by Gautam Gambhir in the dressing room. A landmark series for India, even after the retirements of Kohli, Rohit and Ashwin.

Take a moment to remember the unsung heroes of this famous win: Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar. Prasidh had to replace Bumrah, and ended up taking 4 wickets each in both innings. He led the fightback yesterday, dismissing Bethell and Root in the final session.

And what about Washington Sundar. Smashed 4 sixes, and a total of 39 runs for the 10th-wicket partnership in the second innings. That has been the differentiator in this game.

Shubman Gill: "Feels very rewarding, there were certain things I wanted to work on as a batter and it was a goal to end as the best batter of this series, glad to get that goal. It is always a combination of technique and mentality, when you are feeling good mentally then the technique naturally flows."

Ben Stokes: "Bitterly disappointed we couldn't get over the line. But really proud of my team with everything they've put in. Disappointed we couldn't get the series win."

Indian captain Shubman Gill, having amassed 754 runs -- the second-highest tally by an Indian batter in a Test series -- has been chosen by opposition coach Brendon McCullum as India's 'Player of the Series'. 4 centuries, with a highest score of 269!

Harry Brook voted as England's 'Player of the Series' by Gautam Gambhir.

Mohammed Siraj: "To be honest, it feels amazing. We wanted to fight hard from Day 1 and to see this result is great. The plan was to keep it simple and hit one spot. When I woke up today I believed that I could do it. It took a photo from Google, saying 'BELIEVE', to keep the hope alive!"

From zero to hero. When Mohammed Siraj's fielding blunder gave Harry Brook the lifeline, who would've imagined that he would be taking five wickets and firing India to victory against the odds on Day 5. Siraj is the 'Player of the Match'!

India level the series at 2-2 and retain the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. What a series it has been. It ebbed and flowed from one end to the other, with both teams putting in terrific performances, right from Headingley to The Oval. Test cricket is alive and kicking!

SIRAJ WINS IT FOR INDIA! Gus Atkinson is clean bowled by a pinpoint yorker from Siraj, and India have clinched a famous victory over England by just 6 runs. There comes the 'Siu' from Siraj! England are absolutely devastated, but India have burst into celebration. One of the greatest wins in Indian cricket history.

ENG 367 all out (85.1)

India beat England by 6 runs.

How's he done it again? Prasidh goes for the yorker, Atkinson coolly nudges it to mid-on and they take 1 more run! This is a man with a Test hundred, and he is navigating the scenario with incredible composure. Siraj to bowl next! England need 7!

ENG 367/9 (85)

Atkinson plays it very smartly, down the ground, towards the man at deep mid-wicket. They've run two! Prasidh aiming for the yorker, just misses his length, allows Atkinson to get 2 runs. Intense!

ENG 366/9 (84.1)

They scramble the single on the last ball! Atkinson misses the ball, but him and Woakes scramble for the run and manage to get it. Jurel aims at the stumps but misses, and Atkinson will be on strike for Prasidh's over. England need 10!

ENG 364/9 (84)

What a hit! Gus Atkinson knows he can't rotate strike, and he has smashed a maximum over deep mid-wicket! Akash Deep was the fielder in the deep, tried a one-handed effort to catch it, but couldn't. England 11 runs away!

ENG 363/9 (83.2)

BOWLED! Straight through, what a yorker from Prasidh Krishna! Josh Tongue is gone, and India are 1 wicket away from a famous win at The Oval. Chris Woakes is coming out to bat with a dislocated shoulder!

ENG 357/6 (83)

And another twist on the cards? It is drizzling at The Oval. The floodlights are on at The Oval as well. England are less than 18 runs away, and the burden of the run-scoring is on Gus Atkinson. Siraj breathing fire here, but Atkinson and Tongue survive another over.

ENG 356/8 (82)

Josh Tongue is caught on the pads by Prasidh, and the umpire gives it out! Instant DRS review from Tongue, and replays show the ball clearly missing the stumps. Not a good call. DRS has saved England here. 

Meanwhile, India have decided to not take the new ball.

ENG 355/8 (81)

OUT! Mohammed Siraj has delivered again! Jamie Overton is gone now! Incredible scenes. Overton trapped on the pads, umpire waits, thinks and then gives it out. Overton takes the DRS review, but hawkeye says 'umpire's call' and decision stands.

India 2 wickets away from victory! Josh Tongue is coming out to bat.

ENG 354/8 (80)

Jadeja saves an almost-certain boundary! Terrific dive in the deep, and he prevents one run on the final ball of Prasidh's second over of the day. But the equation for England is down to 21 runs now. Tense times.

ENG 353/7 (79)

Drama upon drama! Thick outside edge on the very first ball that Atkinson faces, but it drops millimetres short of KL Rahul in the slip cordon. England manage to take 2 runs on the final ball of the over. 25 more needed!

ENG 349/7 (78)

Mohammed Siraj strikes! Jamie Smith is gone, caught behind by Dhruv Jurel! Siraj has struck on his third ball, and India continue to believe. Dramatic start to Day 5. Absolutely incredible scenes at The Oval.

ENG 347/7 (77.3)

What a start for England! Prasidh pitches it short on the first ball and Jamie Overton pulls it between mid-wicket and fine-leg for 4! Perfect start for England, and they're refusing to go away from 'Bazball'! Next ball, goes for 4 again! Inside edge, behind the wicket. 

Worst-possible start for India.

IND 347/6 (77)

Looks like, for now, the rain is going to stay away. The conditions at The Oval is still overcast, but AccuWeather's forecast still predicts it to hit shortly. Grab your popcorn, folks. A fascinating series is about to reach its climax! England need 35 runs, India need 4 wickets!

As expected, England have used the heavy roller, which could make batting slightly easier as it flattens the pitch and makes the surface harder, reducing the cracks. With only 35 runs left for England to get, they'll be favourites.

The threat of rain is looming large at The Oval. Conditions are cloudy and overcast, and AccuWeather's forecast expects rain to hit just when play is about to start at 11 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). That could add more drama to the game.

Should he need to, Chris Woakes is still eligible to bat, as he was part of the starting XI. Woakes suffered a shoulder injury on Day 1 and did not bat in the first innings. However, with England only needing 35 runs to win, Woakes is available to bat in the worst-case scenario.

Joe Root: "Chris Woakes is in a huge amount of pain. We have seen this series, Rishabh Pant batting with a broken foot, Woakes is ready to put his body on the line for England."

While India may face the disadvantage of the heavy roller, they are just 3.4 overs away from the second new ball, which will add another element to the contest. With only the lower middle-order and the tailenders left, India will look to provide Mohammed Siraj and co. with the weapon of the new ball.

Hang on! As per AccuWeather, we may not have got rid of the rain altogether just yet. The rain played spoilsport in the final moments on Day 4, and may yet interrupt play on Day 5. Have a look at the current weather forecast, which predicts a shower in the afternoon!

With or without the heavy roller, England will certainly back themselves to score the final 35 runs. Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton are more than capable, as is Gus Atkinson. Josh Tongue has defended well at times in this series, and if need be, even the injured Chris Woakes can come on!

On Day 4, a massive fielding blunder by Mohammed Siraj handed Harry Brook a lifeline. Brook was on 37, when he should've been caught at fine-leg by Siraj. But the pacer misjudged his footing, and ended up stepping on the boundary rope despite taking the catch cleanly. The mistake came back to haunt India, as Brook smashed 111 off just 98 balls.

As the match has progressed to a new day, the groundsmen will apply the heavy roller on the pitch at The Oval. This is likely to make the pitch flatter and the surface more compact, make it easier for the batters. With only 35 runs left, this could be the factor that makes the difference.

Here's what's at stake then. England need 35 runs to win the Test, India need the final 4 wickets. The match will likely not even require the entire first session, but the drama, tension and intensity is higher than it's ever been.

If England win, they clinch a 3-1 series victory. If India win, the series is tied 2-2, and they retain the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

For a long time on Day 4, it didnt't seem like we'd enter a Day 5. But look where Test cricket has brought us once again! England were cruising to victory, comfortable as they aimed to script a record chase of 374 at The Oval. Harry Brook scored a hundred, as did Joe Root. 

But then India roared back, against the odds. Brook went, Jacob Bethell went, and then Joe Root went. From 301/3 to 337/6, and India's pacers were suddenly breathing fire.

And then came the third twist! A short but heavy downpour of rain, that meant the match had to be taken to Day 5.

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