Scorecard<\/a><\/p>\nEngland were denied a record-breaking run chase by an irresistible India, who snatched victory by six runs in one of the most dramatic conclusions in Test cricket history.<\/p>\n
In scenes that will go down in British sporting folklore, Chris Woakes came out to bat with his arm in a sling to support Gus Atkinson when England needed 17 to reach their target of 374.<\/p>\n
Woakes was given a hero’s welcome, then stood at the non-striker’s end as Atkinson attempted to swipe England to victory.<\/p>\n
Amid almost unbearable tension at The Oval, Atkinson and Woakes somehow tried to inch England on, surrounded by the deafening din of the febrile Indian support.<\/p>\n
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After Atkinson clobbered Mohammed Siraj for six, Woakes ran a bye to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who missed the stumps, in order for Atkinson to pinch the strike.<\/p>\n
India kept the field back. Prasidh Krishna bowled the next over. Woakes was able to run a two, then another vital single off the final ball to leave Atkinson with the strike.<\/p>\n
But Atkinson was bowled by the brilliant Siraj, giving India their narrowest victory in terms of runs in a Test.<\/p>\n
It left one of the greatest series ever played level at 2-2, concluding 25 days of outstanding sporting theatre.<\/p>\n
At the end of a fractious series, India broke off from the delirious celebrations to commiserate with Woakes, then embarked on a lap of honour, soaking up a historic win with their jubilant fans.<\/p>\n
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