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Team India defeated England in the fourth T✱est at Kennington Oval in London to go 2-1 up in the ongoing fꦛive-match series. Chasing a target of 368, the hosts got bunded out for 210, 𒐪losing theᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ contest by a massive margin of 157 runs.
Rohit Sharma’s outstanding century, Jasprit Bumrah’s sensational bowling, Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive spin display, Umesh Yadav’s comeback performance, Shardul Thakur’s all-round exhibition of top-class cricket and the remarkable captaincy of Virat Kohli were all the major factors behind India’s historic triumph at the oval.
This was India’s first Test win at this venue since 1971, also it was the first time since 1986 that India won multiple matches in a Test series in England. Further, it was only the second occasion when India registered a win in an overseas Test after being dismissed for under 200 batting. The first such incidence came in 2018 against South Africa at Johannesburg.
Visiting sides winning Test matches at Lord’s and the Oval in the same series:
- 5 – Australia, in 1930, 1948, 1972, 2001, and 2015.
- 4 – West Indies in 1950, 1973, 1984, and 1988.
- 3 – Pakistan in 1992, 1996, and 2016.
- 1 – New Zealand in 1999
- 1 – South Africa in 2012
- 1 – INDIA in 2021*
“The character that the side has shown, to come back from 100 run deficit showed that we were not down and out. Among the top three bowling performances I have witnessed as India captain,” said wi🍷nning skipper Kohli at the post-match presentation.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Great show ..The skill is the difference but the biggest difference is the absorbing power of pressure..indian cricket is far ahead theܫn the rꦗest
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99)
The beauty of Test cricket.
Team INDIA reaching new heights every series 🇮🇳That's it, that's the tweet
— DK (@DineshKarthik)
The Angrez this series😁
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
No Doubt…….
Indian bowlers are the Best at the moment…..👌
What a comeback and I really enjoyed the whole match…..
Test is Best….👊🏻👊🏻— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth)
This is a very special Test Match win. After being 127/7 on the first day, not many teams can make a comeback and win a away test the way Team India have done. That is why this is a very special Indian Team. Congratul🎀ations to everyone for playing their🦩 part in a memorable win.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
There's something special about this bowling attack, they see a chance to win they forget they are out of form or out of touch. Flat track doesn't mean flat bowling.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
What an incredible comeback by India after the first day.
Shardul Thakur and Rohit Sharma were the standout performers and the b෴owlers were terrific especially in the second innings. A win to remember— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad)
That is a proper Test win .. !!
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
What a win! Outstanding victory for India 👏🏻👏🏻 . Flat track, conceding 1st i♌nnings lead… and yet ended up winning the Test Match. Superb 👊🏻
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum)
This,amongst the many other wins in Australia and England only reaffirm the belief that India is no longer a team dependant on one man for winning. W🦋hether it’s a Mohammad Siraj or a Shardul Thakur,their team depth has been quite exemplary in tests.
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial)
If Lord’s was special, today’s win at The Oval is ꧙spectacular. thrives on challenges and loves to overcome them. Congratulations to the entire group for an incre🀅dible performance. ’s journey to 100 Test wickets has been phenomenal
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)
And there📖 it is! 50 years after winning at The Oval, their first victory in this country, India have done 🙈it again. A stirring come from behind triumph.
— Adam Collins (@collinsadam)
Jasprit Bumrah is 🔥
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa)
Another brilliant 5th day Indian win in London.
On the two grounds that have offered the least seam and swing, India have beaten E🤪ngland by over 🐽150 runs.
India are a better team in all-condi🐼tions; England need extreme home conditions to close the gap
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig)
Brilliant Test match. India have struck a mighty blow and it will take something special at Old Trafford for 🐓a battered and bruised England to draw the series now.
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell)
Congratulations !
A terrific performance, what a comeback.
Kudos to , a memorable performance 💪— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
THIS. IS. IT! 👏 👏
Take a bow, ! 🙌 🙌
What a fantastic come-from-behind victory this is at The Oval!💯 👌ꦑ 👌
We head to Manchester with a 2-1 lead! 👍 👍
Scorecard 👉
— BCCI (@BCCI)
India's first Test win at The Oval, London since 1971
First time since 1986 that India🐷 has won multiple matches in 🐼a Test series in England
Second time India ha✅s won an overseas Test after being dismissed for under 200 batting first (v RSA at Johannesburg in 2018) 🇮🇳
— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab)
India conquer The Oval ꦇ– their first Test win at the ꦅvenue since 1971 💪 | |
— ICC (@ICC)
THEY’VE DONE IT! ❤️🔥
A historic win at the Oval by 157 runs!
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— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk)
A fantastic win for India at the Oval. They have been too good today, part🦩icularly Bumrah. England had their opportunities in this match but failed to take them. 2-1 to India with one to play
— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket)
Visiting sides winning Test matches at Lord's and the Oval in the same series
Aus (5) 1930, 1948, 1972, 2001, 2015
WI (4) 1950, 1973, 1984, 1988
Pak (3) 1992, 1996, 2016
NZ (1) 1999
SAf (1) 2012
Ind (1) 2021— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
London conquered: Lord's & The Oval!
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
Yet another sensational overseas Test win for Indi🧜a in 2021, where they’ve had heroes up and down the order & contributions from so many
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
2 good. 2 proud. 2-1. 🇮🇳 | | 📸:
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Credit where due. was tremendous as ♑a captai🀅n today.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar)
🇮🇳 2 – 1 🏴
𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒖�🌼�𝒊 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚 🏆💙
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
India conquer London, AGAIN! 🇮🇳
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
India seal the fourth test at Oval. Scorecard:
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
3 wins in England.
2 wins in Australia.
1 win in South Africa.6th win in SENA conditions in Test cricket – dominant at home, winning in overseas – Virat Kohli writing history as a captain in Test cricket.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
