Mohammed Siraj: Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval turned into a pace bowler’s dream and a batter’s nightmare. With 15 wickets falling in a single day, the match took a wild turn—thanks to a sensational display of fast bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who picked up four wickets each, earning themselves the title of “Brothers of Destruction”.
Morning: England Start Strong
The day began with England cruising at 109/1, chasing India’s first innings total of 224. Openers looked set, conditions appeared to favour batting, and the hosts seemed in control.
But cricket is a game of sessions—and what followed was a complete shift in momentum.
Afternoon: Siraj & Prasidh Turn the Tide
Enter Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
In a fiery display of seam and swing, the Indian pacers wreaked havoc. Both bowlers bowled with pinpoint accuracy and relentless aggression, ripping through the English middle and lower order.
From 109/1, England collapsed to 247 all out, squandering a dominant position. The highlight of the innings was the twin four-wicket hauls by Siraj and Prasidh, which not only brought India back into the match but tilted the balance slightly in their favour.
This spell also set a new record for the most wickets (15) in a single day in the ongoing series, surpassing the previous best of 14 wickets on Day 4 at Lord’s.
Evening: India Lose Early Wickets Again
India came out to bat for their second innings under fading light and mounting pressure. The English pacers, fired up by their own collapse, came hard.
KL Rahul was dismissed early.
Sai Sudharsan, playing under pressure, fell late in the day, trapped LBW.
India ended Day 2 at 75/2 in 18 overs, holding a lead of 52 runs, with the match hanging in the balance.
Score Summary at Stumps – Day 2
| Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| India (1st) | 224 all out |
| England (1st) | 247 all out |
| India (2nd) | 75/2 (18 ov) |
Post-Match Chatter: Siraj’s Warning to England
After the day’s play, Mohammed Siraj confidently addressed the media, giving credit to the bowling unit and warning that India is far from done. He also hinted at some fiery spells to come, especially with the game heading towards a thrilling finish.
Also Known:
1. Shubman Gill’s Run-Out, Sudharsan’s Grit & Rain Drama: Day 1 Belongs to England!
A Test Match on a Knife’s Edge
With pace-friendly conditions, an unpredictable pitch, and three days still left, this match is anyone’s game. The series is on the line, and no team has looked completely in control at any point. If Day 2 is anything to go by, fans are in for a thrilling finish.