In a swift and dominant display, India clinched victory in the 5th Test against England in Dharamsala, securing the series 4-1. Ravichandran Ashwin, playing his 100th Test match, showcased brilliance by claiming a record 36th five-wicket haul. The match concluded with England succumbing by an innings and 64 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah, taking charge as captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence, played a crucial role on Day 3, securing two wickets. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with two and one wickets, respectively. England’s struggle began with the top three batsmen falling to Ashwin within the first 10 overs of their second innings.
After India posted a formidable total of 477, England faced a swift collapse, losing five wickets in just over half a session. Ashwin and Kuldeep combined for seven wickets in this crucial phase, with Ashwin completing his five-wicket haul by dismissing Ben Foakes. Bumrah then struck with two quick wickets, pushing England to their last two batsmen.
Joe Root’s valiant effort was evident as he stood firm with the bat, scoring 84 off 128 balls. However, his dismissal marked the end of England’s innings and the series. James Anderson achieved a historic feat, becoming the third bowler to claim 700 Test wickets after Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, and the first fast bowler to achieve this milestone. Shoaib Bashir, completing his five-wicket haul, played a pivotal role in restricting India to 477, securing a first-innings lead of 259 runs.
The match showcased India’s all-around dominance, combining exceptional batting performances with Ashwin’s bowling brilliance and effective captaincy by Bumrah. The series victory underscores India’s prowess in Test cricket, and the team’s resilience and skill were on full display throughout the matches against a competitive England side.
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