In a stunning display of resilience and skill, India defeated England by 6 runs at The Oval to level the series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's masterclass performance on the final day, taking 5 wickets for 67 runs, was instrumental in India's victory. He was named player of the match for his outstanding performance, with match figures of 9-190.

England began the final day needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand, seemingly in a comfortable position to win the match and the series. However, Siraj, with support from Prasidh Krishna, sparked a dramatic collapse, taking the last four wickets in under an hour. Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, and Gus Atkinson in quick succession to seal the victory for India. Krishna also contributed by dismissing Josh Tongue.

The tension at The Oval was palpable as England's chase faltered. Chris Woakes, battling a dislocated shoulder, came out to bat with one arm in a sling, adding to the drama. Despite Atkinson's valiant effort, including a six off Siraj, the Indian pacer delivered a pinpoint yorker to clean bowl Atkinson and secure the win.

Siraj's performance was a testament to his unwavering self-belief and dedication. He bowled the most overs by any Indian pacer in the series, totaling 1113 balls. He also induced the most false shots by an Indian seamer in a series, with 283. Siraj revealed that he had downloaded a picture from Google that read "believe," which inspired his heroic performance at The Oval. He dedicated his performance to his late father, who always encouraged him.

Shubman Gill, the Indian captain, praised Siraj's exceptional bowling spell, stating that it made captaincy easy. Gill also finished the series as the top run-scorer. Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, lauded the team's fighting spirit and the victory.

The series was filled with dramatic moments and fluctuating fortunes. England won the first Test at Headingley, chasing down a target of 371. India bounced back in the second Test at Edgbaston, winning by 336 runs. England then won a close third Test at Lord's by 22 runs. The fourth Test at Old Trafford ended in a draw after a strong batting display by India. Ultimately, India's victory at The Oval ensured that the series was drawn, allowing them to retain the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

The victory at The Oval is particularly significant as it was achieved without several senior players. Sunil Gavaskar hailed it as a major achievement for the new generation of Indian cricketers. Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, expressed that the win felt like India had won the series 3-2.

Mohammed Siraj's remarkable performance at The Oval will be remembered as one of the finest displays of fast bowling in recent Test history. His determination, skill, and unwavering belief led India to a memorable series-levelling victory against England.