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In a thrilling and historic finish to the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India clinched a heart-stopping six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The win, which leveled the series 2-2, was a testament to India’s unwavering fighting spirit, even when faced with seemingly impossible odds. As the final wicket fell, the jubilant scenes spread from the players on the field to the broadcast box, where two of Indian cricket’s greats celebrated a triumph for the ages.
Sunil Gavaskar’s heartfelt dance of victory after India’s historic win in the Oval Test
The emotional high of India’s dramatic six-run win was perfectly encapsulated in a video that has since gone viral on social media, featuring former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar and seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara. Gavaskar, a man known for his calm and composed demeanor, broke into an exuberant dance, passionately singing the patriotic classic, ‘Mere Desh Ki Dharti’. The heartfelt celebration saw him visibly elated, swaying and clapping while drawing in the entire broadcast crew, including Pujara, into the joyous atmosphere. This spontaneous and unfiltered display of patriotism showcased the immense pride and emotion tied to the victory, which Gavaskar himself hailed as even bigger than India’s famous win in Brisbane in 2021. The moment was made even more special by the fact that Gavaskar was wearing the same “lucky jacket” he wore during the Gabba triumph, suggesting a deep-seated belief in his team’s ability to pull off the impossible.
Here’s the video:
Sunil Gavaskar sang it for all of us 🎶🇮🇳
Nothing lights up the little master like a #TeamIndia victory 😄 #SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/KrNQXygjx8
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025
Mohammed Siraj’s match-winning heroics and redemptive performance
The architect of India’s improbable victory was the fiery fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who was named Player of the Match for his stellar performance. Siraj was the catalyst for England’s collapse on the final day, taking a match-turning five-wicket haul in the second innings and a total of nine wickets in the game. His relentless spell on Day 5, where he took three wickets for just nine runs, dismantled England’s tail and sealed the win for India.
This performance was a remarkable act of redemption for the pacer, who had endured a tough series with a costly dropped catch of Harry Brook on Day 4. Siraj, who finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series with 23 scalps, showed incredible mental fortitude to bounce back. The final moment of the match, where he bowled Gus Atkinson with a searing yorker, sent him and his teammates into wild celebration, a fitting end to a series that will be remembered for its thrilling conclusion and the emergence of a new generation of Indian heroes.
