The action lasted for only an hour and 8.5 overs but every ball drew a roller-coaster of emotions as India won by a measly six runs in a fitting climax to a series that finished in a 2-2 draw. Adding to the drama,

A thrilling series enjoyed a suitably dramatic finale on its last day with Chris Woakes batting one-handed and Mohammed Siraj a match winner

Was India's six-run win at the Oval their closest in a Test? asked Jaswant Mohan, among many others India's pulsating victory at The Oval yesterday was indeed their closest by runs in any Test match - previously it was a 13-run win over Australia in Mumbai in 2004 (Australia were set 107, but were bowled out for 93).