India has risen to third in WTC standings (Image Credit - X)
Mohammed Siraj lit up Day 5 of the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, delivering a spellbinding five-wicket haul that helped India seal one of their most iconic Test wins. With Prasidh Krishna also striking with four wickets, the visitors pulled off a dramatic comeback to level the series 2-2, a result that could prove vital in the larger context of the World Test Championship.
The win not only denied England a 3-1 series victory on home soil but also dealt a blow to their WTC ambitions. For India, it was a huge morale boost and a timely surge up the standings.
Mohammed Siraj’s relentless pace and precision dismantled England’s middle order, flipping the script on a match that was hanging in the balance. With Krishna providing crucial breakthroughs, India closed out the series on a high, showing why they remain a force in world cricket. It was a gritty performance that will be remembered for years.
India’s Oval triumph sees them rise to third in the WTC 2025–27 points table with 28 points and a 46.67% PCT. England, with the same number of wins (2) from five matches, now trails closely with 26 points and a 43.33% PCT. Australia holds a commanding lead, winning all three of their matches so far.
Updated Standings:
India will host West Indies for a two-Test series beginning 2 October, followed by two more Tests against South Africa starting 14 November. England now turn their attention to a tough Ashes tour of Australia — five matches starting 21 November that could define their WTC fate.
The Oval win wasn’t just a statement — it reshaped the WTC landscape.
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