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Late India heroics seal classic Test match victory

England's Joe Root reflects on day four of their final Test vs India at the Oval.
  • India secured a dramatic six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at the Oval.
  • This win allowed India to tie the series 2-2 after a gripping final day.
  • Mohammed Siraj was a key performer for India, taking a five-wicket haul that proved crucial.
  • The match went down to the wire on day five, with England needing 35 more runs and India requiring four wickets.
  • Despite late resistance from Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson, India's bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna, held their nerve to clinch the win.
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