India vs England: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ends in chaos, drama, and broken records
In a breathtaking conclusion to a gripping Test series, India edged England by six runs at The Oval to draw the five-match series 2-2. On a tense final morning, Mohammed Siraj produced a masterclass with the ball, returning 5 for 104, including the final wicket of Gus Atkinson, clean bowled with a searing yorker.
The Indian players erupted in celebration as Siraj ran with arms aloft and looked to the skies. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel was the first to embrace him, followed by a full-team huddle at the centre of the ground. Shubman Gill paused to acknowledge the courage of Chris Woakes, who walked out to bat with a dislocated left shoulder, the arm tucked under his sweater, managing to remain unbeaten without facing a delivery.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
SUBSCRIBE NOW!
The drama capped off a pulsating 25-day series that delivered from start to finish.
Despite being hit for two boundaries in the opening over of the day, India clawed back through Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. England's hopes faded rapidly under pressure, with Siraj removing Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton in quick succession before delivering the knockout blow to Atkinson.
Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj press conference: India stars answer all questions
Beyond the result, the series etched its place in the record books for multiple statistical feats, reflecting the intensity and level of cricket played by both sides.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
My family & I lost S$500,000 to a scam. Taking responsibility for it was hard, but it helped me grow
CNA
Read More
Undo
Records broken in the five-Test series
Second-highest runs aggregate in a Test series – 7187 runs scored across five Tests
Joint-most 300-plus team totals in a series – 14 such innings
Most batters scoring 400 or more in a single series – 9 players
Joint-most individual 50-plus scores in a series – 50 half-centuries or better
Joint-most centuries in a series – 21 hundreds in total
Joint-most hundred-run partnerships in a series – 19 partnerships
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy delivered on all fronts from entertainment to drama and skill.
Poll
What do you think was the most impressive statistic from the series?
Highest runs aggregate in a Test series
Most centuries in a series
Joint-most 300-plus team totals
England, despite ending on the losing side in the final Test, showed remarkable grit, especially through Woakes' unforgettable act. But it was India's bowlers who scripted the finish as they broke England's resistance, holding their nerve, and ultimately levelling the series in unforgettable fashion.
For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the
India vs England Test match
here.
Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- Indian Express
What's next after India's England tour? India's future tour programs, cricket schedule till 2027
Shubman Gill's debut series as a Test captain finished on high after India beat England by six runs in the Oval Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, levelling the five-match Test series 2-2. It was a valiant effort from pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna on Days 4 and 5, which helped India square the series. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a fine century in the second innings and put on a healthy partnership with nightwatchman Akash Deep to overhaul England's first innings lead and set a strong base for a high-scoring total. Ravindra Jadeja scored a fifth before Washington Sundar's blitzkrieg took India to 396 as they set England a stiff target of 374. In an extraordinary show of 'Bazball' cricket, England came agonisingly close to the target courtesy of a counterattacking century by Harry Brook and an equally impressive ton by Joe Root as England were 301/3 at some stage with India down and out of the contest. If not for a breakthrough from Akash Deep in Brook's scalp and a quick wrap of the tail from Siraj and Krishna, India would have been long out of the contest. However, the match swung back in India's favour thanks to the team's collective grit and resilience, as they secured a share of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with England. This also marked the end of a gruelling 25-day Test series spanning two months, with players now earning a well-deserved break. India's next assignment is a limited-overs tour of Bangladesh, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is from August 17–31. Following the Bangladesh series, India will compete in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. Their Test calendar for the remainder of the year is light, with just three matches scheduled. Under Shubman Gill, India will return to red-ball cricket in October for a two-Test series against the West Indies at home. They'll wrap up 2025 with another two-Test series, this time against South Africa.
News18
39 minutes ago
- News18
Sachin Lauds 'Fearless' Jaiswal, 'Organised' Rahul For Strong Starts In England
Following India's series draw against England away from home, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar praised the opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for consistently 'laying the foundation" for big scores throughout the series. Jaiswal continued his impressive performance in overseas conditions, excelling on tours to Australia and England. KL Rahul had his most consistent and fulfilling series as a batter, stepping into the role of a senior statesman for the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Their contrasting approaches with the bat were effective, helping Team India achieve a well-fought 2-2 draw and marking the beginning of the 'Shubman Gill era'.
India Today
40 minutes ago
- India Today
Sourav Ganguly to enter race for Cricket Association of Bengal presidential election
Former Indian captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is likely to contest for the President's post of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Ganguly confirmed to India Today that he will be submitting his nomination ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).If Ganguly enters the race, he is expected to be elected unopposed. His potential return to CAB leadership follows the ineligibility of his elder brother and current CAB president, Snehasish Ganguly, due to the Lodha Committee's tenure CAB has finalised the dates for its AGM and elections. An emergent apex council meeting was held on Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming polls. The final apex council meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025, and the AGM will take place on September 20, 2025. Ganguly previously served as CAB Secretary in 2015 before becoming President later that year, succeeding Jagmohan Dalmiya. He held the position until 2019, after which he served as BCCI President from 2019 to Ganguly's journey with BCCI, CAB Ganguly has played a transformative role in Indian cricket through his leadership as President of the CAB and later as President of the his tenure as CAB President from 2015 to 2019, Ganguly focused on revitalising Bengal cricket by modernising infrastructure and improving player development programs. He emphasised professional coaching and upgraded facilities, which contributed to Bengal's improved performances in domestic competitions like the Ranji Trophy. After being named as the BCCI president, Ganguly's tenure was marked by several significant initiatives aimed at strengthening Indian cricket's foundations and expanding its global influence. One of his notable achievements was spearheading the development of a state-of-the-art National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, designed to provide world-class training facilities to upcoming also played an instrumental role in promoting women's cricket by launching the Women's T20 Challenge, which created a vital platform for female players to showcase their talent on a larger his leadership, the BCCI secured record-breaking media rights deals for the Indian Premier League (IPL), generating revenues exceeding Rs 48,000 crore for the 2023-2027 in 2022, 1983 World Cup-winner Roger Binny succeeded Sourav Ganguly as the BCCI president. - EndsMust Watch
