The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy is set for a thrilling climax, with England needing just 35 runs and India four wickets for victory in the final Test.
The Oval crowd is bracing for a tense final day on Monday, with the series either tied 2–2 or ending 3–1 in England’s favour.
Siraj’s Costly Miss
The drama was heightened by a Mohammed Siraj boundary-line blunder on Day 4. Attempting to take a catch off Harry Brook, Siraj’s foot touched the rope, turning a likely dismissal into six runs. Brook went on to make a match-shaping century, swinging momentum towards England. Siraj, visibly devastated, apologised to bowler Prasidh Krishna at lunch, and the pair hugged it out.
Series of Highs and Heartbreaks
This five-Test battle has produced centuries, collapses, fiery bowling spells, and plenty of tension. Siraj has been India’s standout bowler with 20 wickets from 181.2 overs, while England have relied on batting grit from Joe Root, Brook, and the lower order.
England ended Day 4 on 339/6, with Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton at the crease. The result could come down to just one gripping hour on the final day — or even a rare Test tie.
