The 2025 Test series between England and India, now known as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, has concluded with a dramatic 2-2 draw, leaving cricket fans around the world in awe. The series was filled with record-breaking performances and nail-biting finishes, solidifying its place as one of the most memorable in recent history.
Record-Breaking Run Feast
The series witnessed an unprecedented accumulation of runs, with over 7000 scored across the five matches. This is only the second time a Test series has crossed that mark. A staggering nine batsmen surpassed 400 runs, setting a new record for a Test series. India's Shubman Gill led the charge, amassing 754 runs, the most ever by an Indian in a series against England, breaking Graham Gooch's previous record of 752 runs set in 1990. Gill's impressive form included multiple centuries, making him only the third Indian batter to score over 700 runs in a Test series. As captain, he matched Don Bradman's record of four centuries in a series. Joe Root also had a remarkable series, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer. With a century at The Oval, Root set a new world record with his 24th century in home Tests.
Individual Milestones and Partnerships
The series was also punctuated by several significant individual achievements. Ben Stokes completed the double of 7,000 runs and 200 wickets, joining Jacques Kallis and Garry Sobers as the only other players to achieve this feat in Test history. Jasprit Bumrah equaled Ishant Sharma's record of 51 wickets, becoming India's joint-highest wicket-taker in England. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's 223-run partnership was the third-highest for India in the fourth innings of an away Test and the highest fifth-wicket stand for India in the final innings of an away Test.
Close Encounters and Final Test Drama
The series was closely contested, with several matches going down to the wire. India's narrow six-run victory in the fifth Test at The Oval was their slimmest margin of victory in Test history. England, chasing 374, ended Day 4 at 339/6, needing just 35 more runs, while India required four wickets to level the series. Mohammed Siraj's five-wicket haul in the final Test was instrumental in India's victory. Despite a valiant effort from Gus Atkinson and an injured Chris Woakes, England fell short, resulting in a 2-2 series draw.
Series Summary
Looking Ahead
The 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series will be remembered for its high scores, individual brilliance, and thrilling finishes. While both teams fought hard, neither could secure a series victory, resulting in a shared trophy. This was the second consecutive time a Test series between England and India, held on English soil, ended in a stalemate. With the Pataudi Trophy now replaced by the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, this series marks a new chapter in the rivalry between these two cricketing giants.
