Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series, taking 23 wickets at an average of over 32, with two five-wicket hauls and a four-fer to his name. He also bowled around 185 overs, the most by a bowler in the series. At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing
Siraj continued his fine run in overseas Test matches, delivering yet another bowling masterclass as his spell in tandem with pacer Prasidh Krishna left England six runs short of the 374-run target in London and helped a new-look Shubman Gill-led India draw the series 2-2.
Siraj achieved this accomplishment during the fifth and final Test of the series. Siraj kickstarted the match with a 4/86 in the first innings, bowling well in tandem with Prasidh Krishna to restrict England to 247 runs and allowing for a small 23-run lead. Later, while defending 374, when E
Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has hailed Team India for their six-run win against England in a thriller at The Oval, which levelled the series 2-2.
Siraj could achieve this milestone during the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval in London. Uplifted psychologically by a draw at Old Trafford, Team India would be aiming to draw the series by 2-2 and walk with their heads held high.