India, Aug. 4 -- The fifth and final Test totally justified why some fans still feel that red-ball cricket is the most entertaining format. The match had all elements of spice and drama, and then at one point it looked like the visitors would clinch a series-levelling victory. Then on Day 4, England fought back and then it looked like the hosts would win the serise 3-1. But Lady Luck also had a role to play, coming to India's rescue in the final session on Day 4 as play ended early due to rain and poor light.

Day 5 began with England needing only 35 runs and India requiring four wickets. Play started with Jamie Overton smacking Prasidh Krishna for back-to-back fours in the first two balls. It looked like England's game, but then Mohammed...