London, August 5, 2025 — The inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England concluded in a dramatic 2–2 draw, but the five-match Test series will be remembered for its avalanche of historic records and individual brilliance that redefined the boundaries of the sport.
Batting Milestones: Shubman Gill’s Record-Breaking Run
- 754 runs in five Tests: Indian captain Shubman Gill shattered multiple records, including the most runs by an Indian in a Test series against England, surpassing Graham Gooch’s 752 in 1990.
- Highest individual score by an Indian captain: Gill’s 269 at Edgbaston broke Virat Kohli’s previous record of 254.
- First Asian captain to score a double century in SENA countries: Gill’s feat at Edgbaston marked a historic first.
- Most runs in a single Test match away from home: Gill’s 430-run haul (269 + 161) in the second Test eclipsed Mark Taylor’s 426.
Bowling Brilliance: Bumrah and Siraj Lead the Charge
- Jasprit Bumrah became the first Asian bowler to claim 150 wickets across SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia), surpassing legends like Anil Kumble and Wasim Akram.
- Mohammed Siraj emerged as the series’ leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets, equaling Bumrah’s record for most wickets by an Indian in a Test series in England.
- Siraj’s 9/190 at The Oval was the best-ever match figure by an Indian at the venue.
Wicketkeeping and All-Round Excellence
- Rishabh Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match, achieving the feat at Headingley.
- Washington Sundar was named Impact Player of the Series, contributing 284 runs and 7 wickets, including a crucial 53 in the Oval Test that sealed India’s narrowest-ever win by runs — a six-run margin.
England’s Highlights: Joe Root and Ben Stokes Shine
- Joe Root scored 537 runs, including three centuries, taking his career tally to 13,543, second only to Sachin Tendulkar in Test history.
- Ben Stokes became the first English captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test match.
Series-Wide Records
- A staggering 7,221 runs were scored across the series — second only to the 1993 Ashes.
- The series featured 21 centuries, 50 fifty-plus scores, and 19 partnerships over 100 runs, all matching or setting world records.
- India’s total of 3,809 runs was the second-highest by any team in a Test series, behind Australia’s 3,877 in the 1989 Ashes.
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has not only honored two legends of the game but also ushered in a new era of Test cricket, marked by fearless batting, relentless pace, and unforgettable drama.
