India’s thrilling victory at The Oval had none other than Sachin Tendulkar leaping with joy. The cricket icon hailed the team’s final-day heroics in the fifth Test against England as a “10/10 performance,” applauding a side that refused to surrender, even when the odds were stacked high. In what was one of the most riveting finishes to a Test series in recent times, India staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a 6-run win and level the series 2-2.

Defending just 37 runs on the last day of the Test, India’s bowlers—led by the fiery Mohammed Siraj and the ever-improving Prasidh Krishna—turned the tide dramatically. Siraj’s precision and intensity, alongside Krishna’s sharp breakthroughs, ripped through England’s lower order in the morning session.

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With four wickets falling in quick succession, the unthinkable became reality. Sachin Tendulkar, clearly moved by the grit and drama, wrote on X, “Test cricket absolute goosebumps. Series 2–2, Performance 10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a win.”

Test cricket… absolute goosebumps.
Series 2–2, Performance 10/10!

SUPERMEN from INDIA! What a Win. 💙🇮🇳🏏 pic.twitter.com/ORm1EVcbRH

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2025

Post-match, skipper Shubman Gill reflected on the squad’s resilience, highlighting how the team never let go of belief even in dire situations. Gill himself enjoyed a phenomenal series, scoring over 750 runs and cementing his status as a rising leader in the post-Kohli-Rohit era.

Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his 9-wicket haul, ending the series as the top wicket-taker with 26 scalps. His final day burst was central to India’s victory script.

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As the crowd at The Oval rose in applause, the Indian players took a lap of honour, soaking in the moment of one of their most dramatic Test triumphs overseas. This win not only showcased India’s depth and resolve but also marked a symbolic start to a new era under Shubman Gill’s leadership.