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Siraj’s Spell Secures Thrilling Win as India Beat England by 6 Runs at The Oval

India clinched a dramatic six-run victory over England at The Oval, with pace bowler Mohammad Siraj delivering a match-winning performance. Siraj took five wickets in the final innings—three of them on the fifth morning—as England were bowled out for 367, falling just seven runs short of their target of 374.
The match reached a thrilling climax when Siraj shattered Gus Atkinson’s stumps to seal the win, turning the tide after nearly becoming the villain a day earlier. He had misjudged a catch of Harry Brook near the boundary, gifting England six crucial runs and raising doubts within the Indian camp.
However, the right-arm quick made a stunning comeback on the final day. With England starting at 339 for 6, needing only 35 more runs, Siraj struck early, dismissing Jamie Smith with a fine outswinger. Smith managed just 2 runs off 20 balls before edging to keeper Dhruv Jurel.
England’s hopes rested on lower-order batters Jamie Overton and Gus Atkinson. They attempted to steady the innings, but Siraj returned to trap Overton lbw, further tightening the noose. England then lost Josh Tongue, bowled by Prasidh Krishna, reducing them to their final pair with 17 runs still needed.
Despite Chris Woakes coming out to bat with a dislocated shoulder, England fought back valiantly. Atkinson even hit a six to reduce the target to single digits. But with just 7 runs remaining, Siraj produced a lethal delivery that clean bowled Atkinson, sealing India’s remarkable win.
Earlier in the match, India had posted 224 runs in their first innings, trailing by 23 after England managed 247. In their second innings, India recovered from 70/2 with a 107-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep. Jaiswal scored a brilliant 118 off 164 balls, while Akash added 66. Contributions from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, both scoring fifties, took the total to 396—setting England a challenging 374-run target.
England’s chase began confidently, with Joe Root and Harry Brook putting on a massive 195-run stand after the team was 106/3. Both batters reached centuries—Root with 105 and Brook with 111—but their dismissals opened the door for India.
England ended Day 4 at 339/6, just 35 runs shy of victory. With fans anticipating a tense finish, the final day delivered high drama. Mohammad Siraj’s final spell, combined with India’s relentless pressure, ensured one of the most exciting Test match finishes in recent memory—bringing the series level.

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Shakib Al Hasan makes history with 500 T20 wickets

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has reached a historic milestone in T20 cricket, becoming the first left-arm bowler to claim 500 wickets. The feat came on Sunday (24 August) during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
Shakib bowled just two overs, conceding 11 runs and taking three wickets, including that of Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan to complete his 500th scalp. He finished the game with 502 wickets overall.
In addition to the bowling milestone, Shakib also became the only cricketer in T20 history to combine over 500 wickets with more than 7,000 runs.
Reflecting on his achievement, Shakib said it was the result of years of hard work and expressed his delight. He admitted being frustrated after managing just one wicket in the first five CPL matches this season but felt relieved to contribute when given the chance.
Shakib credited his family for their support, saying his wife and three children, currently with him in the Caribbean, made his journey easier.
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Australia collapse to 193, Proteas clinch series 2–0

South Africa secured the three-match ODI series against Australia with one game to spare after sealing an emphatic 84-run victory in the second match on Friday. The Proteas now lead the series 2–0.
Batting first, South Africa posted 277 runs in 49.1 overs. Matthew Breetzke top-scored with a fluent 88 off 78 balls, while Tristan Stubbs added 74 off 87. For Australia, Adam Zampa claimed three wickets, while Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, and Marnus Labuschagne picked up two each.
Chasing the target, Australia faltered early, losing three wickets for just 39 runs. Josh Inglis offered some resistance with a brisk 87 off 74 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalize. Lungi Ngidi starred with the ball, grabbing five wickets, supported by Nandre Burger and Senuran Muthusamy with two apiece.
Australia were eventually bundled out for 193, handing South Africa a comprehensive 84-run win.
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