Here’s the latest on India’s dramatic Test series against England, which ended in a hard‑fought 2–2 draw:
🏏 Series Summary & Finale
- The five-match Test series between India and England concluded at The Oval on 4 August 2025, with India clinching victory by just six runs in the final Test, drawing the series 2–2 The Indian Express+15Reuters+15Cricket Australia+15The Times+8Reuters+8The Guardian+8.
- Mohammed Siraj was the hero, snaring key wickets including the last with a deadly yorker to bowl out England for 367 and seal India’s narrowest Test win ever by runs Talksport+3Cricket Australia+3Reuters+3.
🌟 Standout Performances
- Mohammed Siraj emerged as India’s leading force, bowling over 185 overs and claiming 23 wickets across the series, becoming its top wicket-taker. His ferocious pace and stamina drew praise even from English teammates and coach Brendon McCullum Reuters.
- Shubman Gill, in his debut series as captain, smashed 754 runs, surpassing Graham Gooch’s record as the highest aggregate by a player in an India‑England Test series. His leadership anchored a young Indian side through transitions including retirements and injury setbacks The Times of India+15jagranjosh.com+15Reuters+15.
🧠 Beyond the Stats
- Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar lauded the team’s “SUPERMEN from INDIA” for a “10/10” performance, emphasizing their grit and unity Reuters+1.
- Business leader Anand Mahindra echoed the sentiment, calling India’s effort a moral victory, despite the series ending in a draw The Economic Times.
- On the flip side, England showed immense character—Chris Woakes returned to bat with a dislocated shoulder, and Harry Brook and Joe Root produced crucial centuries under pressure Cricket Australia+4Talksport+4Reuters+4.
📈 Records & Legacy
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Total runs scored | Over 7000 runs in the series—the second ever to exceed that mark. |
| 400+ run scorers | A record nine batters crossed 400 runs in the series. |
| Gill’s record | Gill’s 754 runs is the highest by any player in an IND‑ENG Test series. jagranjosh.com+2The Indian Express+2 |
- The series reignited passion for Test cricket, with commentators and policymakers (including ex‑PM Rishi Sunak and The Times) applauding its drama and substance—calling it one of the most enthralling since the 2005 Ashes The Times.
🏆 Trophy & Future Implications
- With the series drawn, India retains the inaugural Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, named after cricket legends James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, introduced in 2025 Talksport+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5.
In Summary
India’s memorable comeback in the final Test was the high point of an otherwise evenly matched series. Siraj’s rise, Gill’s captaincy, and a flurry of records made this one of the most engaging Test contests in recent memory. Though the series technically ended in a draw, many celebrated it as a defining moment for the new generation of Indian cricket.
