Historic Victory for India in Oval Test Led by Mohammed Siraj
India Secures Historic Win at the Oval Test
In a remarkable achievement, India has clinched a historic victory in the Oval Test. The standout performer was Mohammed Siraj, whose exceptional bowling helped the team defeat England by a narrow margin of six runs, leveling the series at 2-2. Siraj's fiery performance dismantled the English batting lineup, as he took five wickets for 104 runs in the second innings, earning him widespread acclaim.
Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM chief and MP from Hyderabad, praised Siraj, calling him an 'always winner.' He expressed his admiration by saying, 'As we say in Hyderabad, he opened the entire pasha.' Throughout the series, Siraj emerged as the most successful bowler, claiming a total of 23 wickets, and was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
How Siraj Became the Hero of the Historic Win
Before this match, England was leading the series 2-1. On the fourth day, while chasing India's target of 374 runs, England had reached 339 runs for the loss of six wickets. On the final day, they needed just 35 runs to win, while India required four more wickets. India managed to bowl out England for 367 runs in 85.1 overs, securing a thrilling victory. Siraj played a crucial role by taking three of the last four wickets, leading India to a historic win by just six runs.
After the match, Siraj expressed his confidence, stating, 'I always believed I could lead the team to victory in any situation, and that’s what I did this morning. My strategy was simple: to bowl in the right areas. It doesn’t matter if I take wickets or concede runs.'
