In a sensational six‑run win at The Oval, the Shubman Gill ‑ led India side dramatically leveled their series 2–2 with England, and also improved their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025‑27 points table. This blog explains exactly where do Shubman Gill‑led India stand after win at Oval, how that result reshaped their […]
In a gripping finish to the Fifth Test at The Oval, England’s head coach Brendon McCullum made a stunning comment on Mohammed Siraj, acknowledging him as the standout of an “all-time best Test match,” even though England ended up losing by six runs. This blog explores the context of McCullum’s words, the brilliance of Siraj’s
57 Minutes of Hell: The final day of the Fifth Test at The Oval produced one of the most thrilling endings in recent memory. In the span of just 57 minutes, India overturned a precarious chase, bowled out England for 366, and sealed a six‑run victory, leveling the five‑match series 2–2. What followed was cricket
India’s opener KL Rahul, one of the most composed and tactical cricketers in modern Test cricket, didn’t mince words after his stellar performance in the 2025 Test series in England—saying, “This series will rank right at the top for India”. But what makes this series so special for Rahul and Indian cricket? Here’s a deeper
The fifth and deciding Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy concluded in dramatic fashion at The Oval, with a mammoth final-day chase looming over a series-defining result. India posted 396 in their second innings thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep, and then bowled out England for 247 in reply—leaving the hosts needing just 35 more
In the deciding Fifth Test at The Oval, a subtle but highly effective tactical move from Indian captain Shubman Gill helped engineer the crucial wicket of Zak Crawley. By guiding Mohammed Siraj in field placement and line strategy, India produced a defining moment that swung momentum firmly their way. The Plan: Gill’s Tactical Insight The
