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The 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England turned out to be one of the most exciting and unforgettable Test series in recent times. Not only was it full of thrilling moments, but it was also a physically demanding series for the players. For the first time in eight years, all five Test matches went to the final day, making it an extremely intense and competitive contest.
As a result, many players struggled with injuries due to the heavy workload. Despite that, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj showed great endurance by bowling in every single innings of the series.
Both India and England played fearless cricket throughout the series. There was aggressive batting, clever captaincy, and bold decision-making. Together, the two teams scored more than 7,000 runs. There were 19 centuries in total, and India alone hit a massive 470 boundaries. In the final Test at The Oval, England was chasing a target of 374 runs. By the end of Day 4, they were 339 for 6, needing just 35 more runs to win. On the other hand, India needed four more wickets to level the series. Thanks to an incredible bowling performance from Siraj, India managed to win the match by just 6 runs, one of their narrowest victories ever in Test cricket. This meant the five-match series ended 2-2, and because of the tie, both teams shared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
After the series ended, several awards were given out to celebrate individual performances.
Pataudi Medal of Excellence
Shubman Gill, the Indian captain, and England’s Ben Stokes both received the Pataudi Medal of Excellence for their overall contribution and leadership.
Player of the Match (5th Test at The Oval): Mohammed Siraj
In the final match at The Oval, Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match. He played a key role in India’s win by taking five wickets on the last day, including three important ones in quick succession.
India’s Player of the Series: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill was named India’s Player of the Series. He had an outstanding series with the bat, scoring 754 runs in just 10 innings. This included four centuries, one of which was a massive double century (269). His average of 75.40 was the highest among all Indian players, and he also became the Indian captain with the most runs in a single Test series.
England’s Player of the Series: Harry Brook
England’s best performer with the bat. He scored 481 runs in 9 innings, including two centuries and two half-centuries, with an average of 53.44. India’s coach Gautam Gambhir selected him for this award.
Most Hundreds in the Series: Shubman Gill (4 hundreds)
The 25-year-old Punjab batter scored the most centuries in the series, including one double century.
Most Wickets in the Series: Mohammed Siraj (23 wickets)
Siraj played all five matches and took the highest number of wickets in the series, 23 in total.
