India vs England Test Series 2025: 10 Huge Records That Shocked the Cricket World!
The India vs England Test series 2025 ended with a bang — and what a match it was at The Oval! India pulled off a historic win by just 6 runs, thanks to a fiery spell from Mohammed Siraj, leveling the series 2-2.
This India vs England 2025 Test series wasn’t just a normal series — it broke records that left fans and cricket experts amazed worldwide. Here's a quick look at the top 10 unbelievable records that made the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unforgettable:
1. Mohammed Siraj’s Record-Breaking Performance
Siraj took 23 wickets in 5 matches, equaling Jasprit Bumrah’s record for most wickets by an Indian in a Test series in England.
He also became the highest wicket-taker in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, beating England’s Josh Tongue (19 wickets).
Siraj now has 123 wickets in 41 Tests, including five 5-wicket hauls.
His best bowling? 6 for 15 — pure magic!
2. India’s Closest Test Win Ever (By Runs)
India won the final Test by just 6 runs — their narrowest win by runs in Test history. The previous record was a 13-run win against Australia in 2004.
3. England’s Longest Test Series Drought vs India
England haven’t won a Test series against India since 2018 — that’s 4 series in a row! It’s now their second-longest losing streak in Test series against India.
4. Joe Root Equals Sunil Gavaskar’s Record
Joe Root scored 104 runs in the Oval Test — his 13th Test century vs India.
He now equals Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 13 tons against one team (WI).
Root also became the first player to score 6,000 runs in WTC (World Test Championship).
5. Shubman Gill Creates Batting History
Shubman Gill scored 754 runs in the series — most by any batter in an India-England Test series.
He broke records of Graham Gooch (752) and Sunil Gavaskar (732).
As captain, he now holds the record for highest score by an Indian Test captain — 269 runs at Edgbaston, breaking Virat Kohli’s 254.
6. Gill Becomes First Asian Captain With a Double Ton in SENA Countries
Gill's 269 made him the first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia).
He broke Tillakaratne Dilshan’s 193 (Lords, 2011).
7. Most Total Runs in a 5-Test Series (Ever!)
India scored 3,809 runs in the series — the most by any team in a 5-match Test series.
In total, the series had 7,187 runs, the second-highest ever in any Test series.
8. 9 Batters Scored Over 400 Runs – A World Record!
For the first time in Test cricket history, 9 players scored 400+ runs in a single series:
Shubman Gill – 754
Joe Root – 537
KL Rahul – 532
Ravindra Jadeja – 516
Harry Brook – 481
Rishabh Pant – 479
Ben Duckett – 462
Jamie Smith – 434
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 411
9. Second-Most Centuries in a Test Series
The series had 21 centuries, only the second time in history that so many tons were scored.
It also had 19 century partnerships — again, second-most ever.
10. Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Begins with a Bang
This was the first edition of the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and what a way to start!
The series ended 2-2, with both teams showing world-class performances.
✅ Final Thoughts:
The India vs England 2025 Test series was nothing short of historic — thrilling matches, edge-of-the-seat moments, and records that might not be broken for decades. From Shubman Gill’s heroic runs to Siraj’s match-winning spells, this series reminded the world why Test cricket is still the ultimate format.
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