Late India heroics seal classic Test match victory
This win allowed India to tie the series 2-2 after a gripping final day.
Mohammed Siraj was a key performer for India, taking a five-wicket haul that proved crucial.
The match went down to the wire on day five, with England needing 35 more runs and India requiring four wickets.
Despite late resistance from Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson, India's bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna, held their nerve to clinch the win.
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