India vs England Test Series 2025: Full List of Records Broken, New Milestones, Top Performers & Key Highlights

The 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England will be remembered as one of the most dramatic and record-breaking Test series in recent history. Packed with nail-biting finishes, individual brilliance, and remarkable milestones, the five-match saga ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw after India edged England by six runs in the final Test at The Oval. From Shubman Gill's exceptional leadership to Joe Root's historic run feats, here's a comprehensive look at the landmark moments and shattered records from this unforgettable cricketing battle.

India’s Narrowest Test Win and Other Series Highlights

• Slimmest Test Win: India's six-run triumph in the final Test marked their narrowest-ever victory by runs in Test cricket.
• Run-Fest Galore: Over 7,000 runs were scored across five Tests, with India alone contributing a record 3,809 runs - the most by any team in a five-match Test series.
• Century Carnival: The series witnessed 19 centuries, with several players etching their names into the record books.

Shubman Gill: Leading from the Front

• Run Machine: Gill amassed 754 runs in the series, surpassing Graham Gooch's 35-year-old record (752) for the most runs in an India-England Test series.
• Captain Marvel: He also eclipsed Sunil Gavaskar’s tally of 732 runs, becoming the highest-scoring Indian captain in a single Test series.
• Historic Double: Gill’s 269 in the second Test is now the highest score by an Indian captain in England, outdoing Virat Kohli's 254.
• Four Tons as Captain: He matched Don Bradman's feat of four centuries in a single series as captain.

Joe Root: A Masterclass in Consistency

• Second All-Time in Runs: Root leapfrogged legends like Dravid, Ponting, and Kallis to become Test cricket's second-highest run-scorer, only behind Tendulkar.
• WTC Milestone: First batter to reach 6,000 runs in the World Test Championship.
• Home Hero: With 24 Test centuries at home, Root now holds the record for most hundreds on home soil.
• Versus India Supremacy: Root’s 2,111 runs in home Tests against India make him just the second player to score 2,000+ runs against a single team at home.
• Unmatched Consistency: Root is the only player to score 500+ runs in a Test series vs India on three occasions.

Other Indian Heroes Who Rose to the Occasion

Rishabh Pant: Became the first Indian wicketkeeper to notch centuries in both innings of a Test; also reached 3,000 Test runs and became the most prolific Asian keeper in SENA countries.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Passed the 2,000-run milestone and recorded his fourth century against England.
Akash Deep: Emerged as a standout performer with a maiden five-wicket and ten-wicket haul, and a gritty half-century as a nightwatchman.
Washington Sundar: Celebrated his maiden Test century during the series.
Ravindra Jadeja: Became the first cricketer to achieve the double of 2,000 runs and 100 wickets in World Test Championship history.

England’s Milestone Makers

• Ben Stokes: Created history by becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-for in the same Test. Also joined the elite club of players with 7,000 runs and 200 wickets.
• Jamie Smith: Raised the bar for English keepers with an unbeaten 184 – the highest individual score by a wicketkeeper for England.
• Zak Crawley & Ben Duckett: This opening duo racked up over 1,000 partnership runs against India and recorded nine 50+ stands – a rare feat.

Memorable Test Records From the 4th Test in Manchester

• Joe Root’s 38th Century: Equalled Kumar Sangakkara for the fourth-most Test centuries.
• Ben Stokes’ All-Round Brilliance: Scored a century and took five wickets in the same match – a first for an English captain.
• Jasprit Bumrah’s England Record: Matched Ishant Sharma’s record of 51 Test wickets in England – the joint-most by an Indian bowler.
• High-scoring Drama: England’s 669-run total became the ninth-highest total ever conceded by India.
• Jadeja & Sundar’s Stand: Their 223-run partnership in the fourth innings was India’s best fifth-wicket stand in an away Test's final innings.

Statistical Nuggets and Rare Feats

• Three Indians with 500+ Runs in One Series: A historic first, with Gill, Jadeja, and one other player each scoring 500+ runs in the series.
• Siraj’s Swing Magic: Became the first Asian bowler to register four or more wickets in a match in England seven times.
• Karun Nair’s Long-Awaited Fifty: Ended a 3,149-day drought between Test fifties, the second-longest wait by an Indian.
• India’s Historic Win at Edgbaston: Registered their first-ever Test win at the venue and recorded their biggest victory by runs outside Asia.

The 2025 India-England Test series was more than just cricket - it was a showcase of resilience, talent, and history in the making. With both teams punching above their weight, the series not only ended on a fitting note with a 2-2 draw but also delivered countless moments that will be talked about for generations. Whether it was individual brilliance or team milestones, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy truly lived up to its legacy.