🏏 Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy 2025: India Tour of England – Full Series Recap
A Historic Draw Filled With Grit, Records & Drama
The India vs England 2025 Test series, officially named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, delivered five Tests of high-quality cricket, rich drama, emotional farewells, and record-shattering performances. Hosted in England between June 20 and August 4, this series celebrated two cricketing giants—James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar—and proved to be a modern classic.
✅ Final Series Result: Drawn 2–2
In a rollercoaster of momentum swings, England and India ended the five-match series tied at 2–2, with India winning the final Test at The Oval by 6 runs, one of the closest finishes in their Test history.
đź—“️ Match-by-Match Summary
🏟️ 1st Test – Leeds
Result: England won by 5 wickets
England took early control of the series, thanks to strong batting displays and a disciplined bowling attack. India struggled to keep up despite flashes of resistance.
🏟️ 2nd Test – Nottingham
Result: India won
India responded strongly with a complete team performance, marked by powerful batting from Shubman Gill and incisive bowling from Siraj and Ashwin.
🏟️ 3rd Test – Headingley
Result: England won
Joe Root’s masterclass and consistent support from England's top order put them ahead again. India’s batting faltered under pressure.
🏟️ 4th Test – Old Trafford
Result: India won
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul played crucial knocks, while the bowlers capitalized on helpful conditions. The win set the stage for a series decider at The Oval.
🏟️ 5th Test – The Oval
Result: India won by 6 runs
In one of the most thrilling Test finishes in recent history, India bowled out England for 367 while defending 374. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery final spell, including a deadly yorker to end the match, handed India a famous win and leveled the series.
🌟 Standout Performers
🧢 Shubman Gill (India, Captain)
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754 runs at an average of 83.78
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Four centuries – the highest ever by an Indian in a bilateral Test series
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Became the cornerstone of India's batting success and led with maturity
🧢 Joe Root (England)
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537 runs at an average of 67.12
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Scored 3 centuries and passed 12,000 Test runs, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test history
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Consistently stood tall in pressure situations
🧢 KL Rahul (India)
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532 runs at 49.90 with 2 centuries
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Crucial in building strong platforms at the top alongside Gill
🧢 Mohammed Siraj (India)
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Starred in the final Test with 5/104
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Picked up key wickets under pressure and was instrumental in India’s series-leveling win
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His final-day spell was one of the most impactful in modern Test cricket
🧢 Prasidh Krishna (India)
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Took 4 wickets in The Oval Test
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Bowled with pace and accuracy, providing vital breakthroughs in England’s second innings
🏅 Records Broken in the Series
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Over 7,000 runs scored in the series – second highest aggregate in Test history
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Nine batters scored 400+ runs – the most ever in a single Test series
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Shubman Gill’s 754 runs – highest tally by an Indian in any bilateral Test series, breaking numerous long-standing records
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India’s 6-run win in the 5th Test – their narrowest-ever victory in Test cricket
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Chris Woakes batted with a dislocated shoulder in the final moments of the series, adding to the drama and courage on display
🏆 Wisden’s Team of the Series (Selected Players)
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Shubman Gill (India) – Most runs, series MVP
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KL Rahul (India) – Consistent contributor
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Rishabh Pant (India) – Clutch middle-order innings
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Ravindra Jadeja (India) – All-round value
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Joe Root (England) – Anchor and leader
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Ben Duckett (England) – Explosive strokeplay in key moments
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Mohammed Siraj (India) – Hero of the final Test
✍️ Final Thoughts
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 will be remembered not just for its competitive cricket but for the stories it created—Shubman Gill’s rise, Siraj’s final-hour magic, Root’s records, and a six-run thriller that kept fans on edge.
A 2–2 draw may not have yielded a trophy, but it delivered a series for the ages.
