There were many turning moments in this match. May it be the first day when India had England at 86/6 or Virat Kohli's wicket on the fourth day. But the biggest talking point was the difference between both the off spinners of both teams. Moeen Ali got nine wickets on a condusive pitch while R Ashwin struggled on a Day 3 pitch in 38 overs. He might have been injured or unfit but that is surely one of the biggest reasons as to why England edged India in this Test. Nonetheless, this was a hard earned victory for England. They have found a gem of a cricketer in young Sam Curran, who has already become a crisis player of sorts for this Joe Root-led team. That he picked the final wicket of the match will give him immense satisfaction. The series has been clinched. Another 'what could have been' tale for Indian cricket in overseas Test series. Virat Kohli and Co's wait for an overseas victory in SENA countries continues.
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