ENG vs IND 5th Test: इंग्लैंड ने भारत को 7 विकेट से हराकर सीरीज की ड्रा, रूट और बेयरस्टो ने ठोके शतक

Right then, this long Test series is over. England delivered a win after nine months and their 'Bazball' era is off to a ruthless start. Now, these two teams collide in the shorter formats of the game as India are scheduled to play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs on this tour. The first T20I is on Thursday, 7th July 2022, at 10.30 pm IST (5 pm GMT). Do join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!

Ben Stokes, the captain of England, starts by saying that when the lads play like this, it makes his job easier. Talks about the clarity of mind that they have in the dressing room which makes chasing totals like these easier. Adds that chasing 378 five-six weeks ago would have been scary but now it's good. Mentions Root and Bairstow will get applauded for what they did but also adds the names of the two openers who pulled the momentum back in their favour. Regarding the bowling effort in the second innings, Stokes says that it was really good and it was all about picking wickets. States that they are trying to rewrite how Test cricket is played in England and this is something they want to take forward. He wants to give new life to Test cricket and the support he has received is incredible. Feels that they are bringing a new set of fans to the game and looking forward to leaving a mark in Test cricket.

Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India, is also India's Player of the Series for taking 23 wickets. Starts by saying that he is not an all-rounder yet but he wants to contribute with the bat. Tells that this is the beauty of Test cricket, even if you have three good days. Admits that on Day 4 they fell short with the bat and they let the opposition in. Mentions that ifs and buts will always be there but this is how the game of cricket goes. He praises England for playing well and admits that they played better than them in the second innings. Feels that both teams played good cricket and at the end of the day, a lot of good cricket was on show. On Rishabh Pant, Bumrah replies that Pant takes his chances and his stand with Jadeja brought them back. On Rahul Dravid, Bumrah shares that he is always there to guide them. Regarding their bowling plans after Tea on Day 4, Bumrah shares that they focused on their strength and looked to bowl a lot straighter. States that the energy goes up as soon as you pick wickets. On leading the team, Jasprit replies that it was a good challenge and he always likes responsibilities, and a lot of learning came his way.

Joe Root has been picked for England's Player of the Series award for scoring 737 runs at an astonishing average of 105.28. Says that he loves batting and the environment in the camp has been outstanding. Adds that there is belief and clarity now and it has been working. Professes his love for the team and says that he is happy that his mate Ben Stokes is doing so well. Feels that they need to be working every day and keep doing what they do. He gives Jonny Bairstow as an example and says he loves the game and they all just need to keep it simple and make the game fun for themselves. Mentions that they were riding the wave of confidence after winning the series against New Zealand, and they converted it here. Mentions about the opening partnership and says that it helped them set up the chase, and with the kind of confidence they have, they were able to achieve the target and win the game.

Jonny Bairstow is chosen for the Player of the Match award! Smiles and says that the last month has been fantastic for him and the rest of the team. Regarding his current form, Jonny replies that he is taking all the simple things and doing the basics right. Credits the players, coaches and even the crowd back home for being outstanding. Adds that they have not been afraid of failing and want to put the pressure back on the opponent. Mentions that the positive brand of cricket is exciting to play and watch for the viewers. Chuckles and says that the chase was all under control and mentions that India have got some world-class bowlers. Admits that when they get on top of you, it gets intimidating. States it's all about concentration. Also says that there was a period when it started reversing as well and they dealt with it carefully. Shares that he has grown up playing with Root and it's an absolute pleasure to have a partnership with him.

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Consider that you are chasing a hefty target, and two of your weaker links in batting click and take out 100 odd runs from the target. That's a massive bonus. Alex Lees and Zak Crawley struck form at the right time. They went bonkers at the start, and their sudden attack stole the momentum away from India. The tourists responded by picking three wickets quickly to gain some control back, but then Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow joined forces to blunt the Indian bowling attack. Dropping Jonny when he was on 14 could be considered a massive moment in this Test match, and wondering how Hanuma Vihari will feel about that dropped catch.

The story of the second segment wasn't as dominating for India as the first one. Their batting was decent to swell the lead to 377, but they could have added more had they not suffered a collapse. The English bowlers got their act together, and their comeback started in this Test match. That said, to chase down a target of 378 was always going to be challenging against an Indian bowling group boasting of some great fast bowlers.

To be honest, this match, after the morning session on Day1, was thoroughly dominated by India. Their batting recovery was led by Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja's double-century alliance, and then Bumrah's record-breaking cameo put India on top. After that, Bumrah, the bowler, did the early damage to corner the home team. It was once again Jonny Bairstow's blitz with the bat that was the saving grace, but still, England conceded a hefty 132-run lead.

A Test match of the highest class culminates with England achieving a record chase and levelling the Test series 2-2. This game ebbed and flowed, and that's how we love it. The pendulum started to swing in favour of the home team on Day 4, and here they are registering their highest ever chase in Test cricket. This is also the highest chase by any team against India in Test cricket, bettering Australia's 339 at Perth in 1977.

No drama this morning as England scaled down the remaining 119 runs with ease. India didn't bowl with any control and leaked runs at a quick rate. Joe Root stroked a lovely century, and Jonny Bairstow was not behind as he extended his newly-found purple patch. Their unbeaten stand of 269 runs drove England to a commanding win.

ENGLAND WIN BY 7 WICKETS! Flighted again, full and around leg, Root goes down and reverse-sweeps it towards point and crosses for the winning run. Jonny Bairstow is pumped up and the English balcony is all smiles.

Loopy and around leg, Joe defends it down safely.

FOUR! Scores level now! Tossed up, around leg and landing on the rough, Joe Root kneels down and reverse-sweeps it delightedly through point.

Flighted and full, around leg, Jonny steps back and drives it through point for one.

Around leg, it's tickled down to fine leg for a single.

A well-directed bouncer, Bairstow moves away at the last second.

FOUR! Bairstow is going bonkers now! Siraj cuts his length down, bowls it short and around off, Jonny Bairstow rides the bounce and pulls it powerfully in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

FOUR! That's hammered! Fuller and around off, Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line and drills it past the bowler for a boundary down the ground.

FOUR! Bang! Shortish and around off, Bairstow camps back and whacks it through point for a boundary.

Back of a length, around leg, Root goes back and tucks it behind square leg for a single.

The batter has just blocked that from his crease.

Gets down and reverse-sweeps it behind point for a single.

That is 100 for Jonny Bairstow!! What a player he is and what a game it has been for him! Two centuries in one match and his sixth this year! Full once again on leg, Jonny Bairstow gently nudges it towards square leg for a tight single. There's a direct hit at the striker's end, it's referred too but Joe is found to be safe.

On off, blocked out watchfully.

Full and quicker onto the pads, Jonny Bairstow does well to put his bat down and defend.

This one is around leg, moving down. Bairstow does not offer any shot.

Full and outside off, Joe Root strides across and defends it towards cover! The excitement is in the air as Jonny Bairstow will take strike in the next over.

Full and angling into the pads, Joe Root flicks this towards backward square for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Joe Root is getting there in a hurry! And the crowd says Roooo to cheer for Joe Root! There is width outside off, Root latches onto the room and smacks it past the cover-point fielder for a boundary.

Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and it sits up nicely for Joe Root to pull this wide of the deep square leg fence for a brace. Good effort from Mohammed Siraj in the deep. 350 up!

Jonny Bairstow is no hurry here! On a good length and outside off, Jonny eases it through point for a run.

Shardul Thakur delivers on a good length outside off, Joe Root works it to third man for a single. Brings Jonny Bairstow on strike.

Flatter and on off. Jonny Bairstow fends it back to the bowler.

Darted on the pads, Jonny Bairstow tucks it to the leg side.

Closer to the stumps and some sharp turn, Jonny Bairstow just about manages to defend it to the off side.

Full outside leg and turning, Jonny Bairstow defends it back to the bowler.

Full and on off, Bairstow lunges to defend it out.

On middle and leg, padded away by Bairstow.

Length, on the pads, Root flicks it to short mid-wicket.

WIDE! Short again, outside off. Root leaves it alone and the practices for the ramp shot. Wided.

NO BALL! Short ball, on off. Jonny Bairstow pulls it through backward square leg for one. He moves to 98. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

Full length, sprayed down leg. Joe Root flicks it to fine leg and scampers through for a single.

The ball has lost its shape YET AGAIN. The two umpires get together and then decide to get a replacement. 36 needed more.

SIX! Exquisite! Full length, outside off. Joe Root shuffles across and reverse-scoops it down to third man for a maximum. He played a similar shot against Tim Southee in the last Test series. Displaying his full range.

Length, on middle, Root nudges it to the leg side.

FOUR! Joe Root wants to end things quickly here. It is on a length outside off, Root dances down the track and slams it down the ground for an incredible boundary at long off.

A length ball, on off. Root defends it out watchfully.

Similar line and full, Jonny Bairstow is content to put his pads to it.

Finally connects one as he gets this reverse sweep towards backward point for a single. Full and this time closer to leg stump.