Only believe in Siraj bhai: Fans hail Indian pacer

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj expressed his emotions after a match-winning five-wicket haul on the final day, which helped India defeat England by six runs and level the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy 2-2

at The Oval on Monday.

On the final day, England started as clear favourites, needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. However, India’s bowlers turned the match around with an impressive four-wicket burst in the morning session.

Fans took to social media to salute Siraj:

Miyan Magic pic.twitter.com/wKg0Ow3raB

— Bhumika (@thisisbhumika) August 4, 2025

Siraj refrained from eating non-veg the entire Shravan month out of respect for his fellow Hindu teammates, surviving only on fruits and milk.

And today, he delivered this absolute masterclass. 🔥
Miyan Magic at its finest! 💥🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/AcKzvEzrQr

— Aryan (@wegyaanique) August 4, 2025

A touch of ???????????????????? ???????????????????? to level series in Oval 🤌#MohammedSiraj #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/tzU2iyxjRR

— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr) August 4, 2025

Big salute to fighter Siraj. Miyan Magic fr fr 🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/dATS2S0nwg

— Bleed Blue (@CricCrazyVeena) August 4, 2025

Miyan Bhai’s Magic 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you @mdsirajofficial 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼#ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/giAGn0QMj0

— Prabhas Maneesh (@PrabhasManeesh) August 4, 2025

The best thing about time is that it changes.#OvalTest #INDvsEND #Siraj pic.twitter.com/70BBtLBZW4

— Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) August 4, 2025

What Did Siraj Say After India’s Historic Win?

“I have a wallpaper on my phone that says Belief. And I always believe in myself. I was just focusing on bowling in the right areas. I was not too concerned about whether I conceded a boundary or not. I just wanted to bowl in the right areas and pick wickets,” Siraj said after India’s thrilling six-run victory over England.

Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith, caught behind after a thin edge confirmed by UltraEdge. He then trapped Jamie Overton lbw with a delivery that nipped in—England reviewed, but the decision stayed with the on-field umpire. Prasidh Krishna then bowled Josh Tongue with a perfect yorker at 141 kph to reduce England from 347/6 to 354/9.

Despite a dislocated shoulder, Chris Woakes came out to bat. Along with Gus Atkinson, he brought England close. However, Siraj returned to take the final wicket — Atkinson edged behind to Jurel — and India won by six runs.

For Mohammed Siraj, it was a moment of redemption in multiple ways. He not only made up for the dropped catch of Harry Brook — who went on to score 92 after being given a lifeline at the boundary — but also bounced back from the disappointment of Manchester, where he was the last man out, bowled by Shoaib Bashir while trying to defend.

Reflecting on the missed chance, Siraj said, “Honestly, I didn’t think that after holding onto the catch, I would step on the boundary cushions. It was a match-changing moment. Harry Brook went into T20 mode after that, and we were behind in that phase. Thanks to the almighty.”

He added, “I always have a belief in myself that I can do it for the team in any situation.”

(With inputs from Agencies)