London, 4 August 2025: The five-match Test series between India and England ended with an exciting 2–2 draw. This series was not only interesting in terms of results, but will also be remembered for making many records in cricket history. India’s batting created history, but eventually bowled in the decisive moments. BBC Radio’s Test Match Special Sameer and former English spinner Phil Tafnell described the thrill of this series in a light manner:
“Well, now the heartbeat has come below 220.”
This comment describes the intensity and high levels of this series well.
Golden chapter of Indian batting
India’s batting performance during the series was historic. The team scored a total of 3807 runs in the entire five matches, the second highest score in any series in Test history and the biggest yoga in the five -Test series so far. India’s batsmen scored 21 centuries in this series, which is equal to the records of centuries made in any Test series. Three Indian batsmen scored more than 500 runs in the series – this is a rare achievement, which has been achieved by only five other teams so far.
Tough competition and close difference
Although batting dominated, the series was not unilateral. The first innings score in three out of five Tests was less than 30 runs. It is very rare in Test cricket; This has happened in only four other series in history, with a recent example of 2023 as the Ashes series. This close match kept the final result uncertain till the last day. This thrill was at its peak for cricket lovers.
Dramatic turn of the last day
On the last day of the fifth Test played at the Oval, India wanted to win the series. But England’s strong and combative batting stopped the Indian team. The decisive moment of the series came when Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj once again dismissed English batsman Gas Etkinson. This was his 45th wicket in this series, a new record after 1984. Phil Tuffnel said:
“Most of the series was in the name of batting, but finally the decisive role was played by the bowlers.”
Record records
In the entire series, 17 players either scored a century or took five wickets. This is a new highest record in any Test series. In total, 29 centuries and five-five wickets were recorded, which makes it a statistically a unique series. Tuffnell said:
“29 centuries and five wickets achievements, this is the record of any Test series so far.”
Indian captain’s response
Indian captain Rohit Sharma said:
“We played great cricket throughout the series, but some mistakes of the last day made us away from victory.”
Although the series was a draw, India’s batting recorded its name in cricket history.
This series became standard for future
The series was the masterclass of both batting and bowling. Statistics, personal performance and the adventure of the last day make it memorable. The India-England series of 2025 is proof that Test cricket still has adventures, high quality and unexpected results. This series will be a standard of record, adventure and quality in the coming years.
