Siraj's Fiery Spell Seals Historic Triumph for India Over England
Mohammed Siraj's stellar performance at The Oval led India to a narrow six-run victory over England. Praised by Virat Kohli and Dale Steyn, Siraj's five-for was crucial in the win. His determination was evident throughout the series as he emerged the leading wicket-taker in the Tests.
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In an exhilarating clash at The Oval, pace bowler Mohammed Siraj's remarkable delivery powered India to a memorable six-run victory over England. His fierce bowling helped shackle English batters as his sharp deliveries steered India to a narrow triumph. The performance was met with heartfelt praise from cricket luminaries Virat Kohli and Dale Steyn.
The final day saw Siraj, alongside Prasidh Krishna, charging the English line-up under overcast London skies. With England standing just 35 runs from victory and four wickets in hand, Siraj's blistering pace, clocking 140kph, dismantled England's hopes of reaching the 374-run target.
Having promised a stellar performance on the Oval's green surface, Siraj lived up to the expectations. He disrupted Gus Atkinson's wicket to finalize his five-for, concluding the match with an impressive 9/190. In response to the accolades from Steyn and Virat, Siraj thanked them kindly, attributing belief and mentorship as key to his success.
(With inputs from agencies.)

