A breathtaking end to one of the finest Test series in recent memory! Two evenly matched sides went toe-to-toe across five intense battles, and fittingly, the series ends in a 2-2 draw. A young Indian team, under a new captain, displayed remarkable grit and resilienceโculminating in a famous win at The Oval to level the series.
This series had everything: world-class performances, dramatic turnarounds, emotional fightbacks, and moments that reaffirmed why Test cricket is the purest form of the game. From Rishabh Pant battling on with a fractured toe to Chris Woakes turning up in whites despite a dislocated shoulder, the commitment from both sides was second to none.
No team deserved to lose, and the 2-2 scoreline reflects the hard-fought nature of this enthralling series. Test cricket has hit new highsโand this one will be etched in memory for years to come. And with that, itโs time to bring the curtains down on what has been a sensational Test series. This is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ajay Pal Singh and Deepak Prakash, along with scorer/analyst Paras Yadav and our statistician Aman, who brought you every twist and turn of this thrilling final day. 25 days of gripping, edge-of-the-seat Test cricket comes to an end. BYE BYE๐
Full-Time Indian Captains to Win Player of the Series Award in England (Tests):
1990 - Mohammed Azharuddin
2018 - Virat Kohli
2025 - Shubman Gill
Highest Aggregate in a Test Series:
7221 - The Ashes in England, 1993 (6 Matches)
7187 - Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, 2025 (5 Matches)
6826 - The Ashes in Australia, 1928-29 (5 Matches)
Five-Match Test Series with Every Game Going to the Fifth Day Since 2000:
West Indies vs South Africa in West Indies, 2001
South Africa vs England in South Africa, 2004/05
Australia vs England in Australia, 2017/18
England vs India in England, 2025
STAT ATTACK: This is the first time India have won the 5th match of a Test series away from home.
Both captains, Ben Stokes and Shubman Gill, come together and shake hands in front of the trophy โ a fitting end to an epic Test series that finishes all square at 2-2. Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes will both be awarded the prestigious Pataudi Medal.