Cristiano Ronaldo Wallpaper Inspires Sirajs Match-Winning Spell at The Oval

Mohammed Siraj took a stunning 5-wicket haul, leading India to a six-run win over England in the 5th Test at The Oval. Inspired by a Cristiano Ronaldo Believe wallpaper, Siraj’s 9 wickets in the match earned him Player of the Match. He finished the series with 23 wickets, the most by any bowler.

For the Indian cricket team, the final day of the Oval Test turned into an unforgettable triumph, thanks to Mohammed Siraj and a Cristiano Ronaldo wallpaper. Waking up two hours early on match day, Siraj searched for motivation and found it in an image of his idol Ronaldo with the word “Believe.” That spark led to a phenomenal performance as he took a five-wicket haul, helping India seal a dramatic six-run win over England and level the series 2-2.

England, needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand, were favourites on Day 5. But Siraj struck early, dismissing Jamie Smith, and later bowled Gus Atkinson with a perfect yorker to finish the job. England folded for 367 in pursuit of 374, despite a brave effort from Chris Woakes, who batted with a dislocated shoulder. Siraj, who had dropped Harry Brook on Day 4, redeemed himself and finished the match with nine wickets and the series with 23, the most by any bowler.

India’s resurgence began late on Day 4 with Prasidh Krishna’s key breakthroughs, and Siraj sealed it with belief and brilliance. The pacer’s emotional post-match comments highlighted the honor of representing 1.4 billion people and the power of self-belief, drawing inspiration from both hard work and a simple wallpaper.