India pulled off a thrilling 6-run victory over England at The Oval in the fifth Test of the 2025 series, levelling the series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer, taking a crucial five-wicket haul, including dismissing Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton, and finishing the match with a brilliant yorker to bowl Gus Atkinson, sealing India's narrowest Test win by runs.
Siraj's disciplined bowling in the tense final overs was instrumental in India's historic win, earning him player of the match honours. His performance helped India fight back and hold the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

And after the match, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh were involved in a candid chat over creating a reel. Siraj, who picked up the most wickets in the series with 23 wickets, was being told by Arshdeep to say something on the camera.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video on X featuring pacers Siraj and Arshdeep, showcasing their camaraderie and the relaxed atmosphere within the squad. Siraj, known for his fiery bowling and expressive demeanour, is seen dismissing the notion of pressure with a cheeky grin, focusing instead on creating a social media post.
"Pressure? What pressure?" Siraj was seen saying to the mobile phone with the selfie camera on for the reel.
"You have to teach everything except bowling," Arshdeep was also quoted as saying, directed to Siraj just before that, as the duo shared a lighthearted moment after the victory at the Oval.
This victory at The Oval was significant not only for the series result but also for India's standing in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. It showcased the team's resilience and depth, especially in the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Siraj's performance underlined his emergence as a leader within the bowling attack, a role he has increasingly taken on since his debut in 2020.