July–August 2025: India Tour of England — Test Series Scorecards & Highlights
The much-anticipated England cricket team vs India national cricket team Test series in England delivered some thrilling cricket action, with both teams showcasing high-quality performances across the five Tests in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
🏏 2nd Test — Edgbaston, Birmingham (India win by 336 runs)
India produced a dominant performance in the second Test, registering a massive 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston.
Match Summary:
- India 1st Innings: 587
- England 1st Innings: 407
- England 2nd Innings: 271
- India 2nd Innings: 427/6 declared
📌 Result: India won by 336 runs
📌 Player of the Match: Shubman Gill
Gill led from the front with commanding batting, helping India secure one of their biggest away Test wins.
🏏 3rd Test — Lord’s, London (England win by 22 runs)
In a dramatic contest at Lord’s, England edged India by 22 runs in an exciting finish, giving England the series lead.
Match Scorecard:
- England 1st Innings: 387
- India 1st Innings: 387
- England 2nd Innings: 192
- India 2nd Innings: 170
📌 Result: England won by 22 runs
📌 Player of the Match: Ben Stokes
This match saw a rare first-innings tie with both teams scoring 387, before England clinched victory in the fourth innings chase.
🏏 1st Test — Headingley, Leeds (England win by 5 wickets)
The opening Test of the series at Headingley was also taken by England in a sensational chase.
Key Facts:
- India posted 471 in their first innings
- England successfully chased down the target to win by 5 wickets.
📌 Result: England won by 5 wickets
(Full details sourced from live scorecards at Cricbuzz)
🏏 4th Test — Manchester (Match Drawn)
The fourth Test between the two sides ended in a draw after competitive batting from both teams.
Highlights:
- England 1st Innings: 669
- India 1st & 2nd Innings: 358 & 425/4
📌 Result: Match drawn
(India fought back well with centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar)
🏏 5th Test — The Oval (India Win & Series Drawn)
In the sensational final Test, India sealed a spectacular 6-run victory, leveling the series and sharing the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.
Result Snapshot:
- England were set a challenging mark and were bowled out in the final session, handing India a historic close win.
📊 Series Outcome: Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025
- 🔹 Total Tests: 5
- 🏆 Series Result: Drawn (2–2)
- ⭐ Top Performers:
- Shubman Gill — Prolific run-scorer for India
- Joe Root & Ben Stokes — Key performers for England
📌 This tightly-contested series saw both teams claim impressive victories and fight until the final Test to share honours.
📌 Why This Series Mattered
The 2025 Test series between India and England was historic for a number of reasons:
- Rare identical first-innings scores at Lord’s (387 apiece).
- India’s commanding away Test win at Edgbaston.
- A final-Test thriller to draw the series and entertain fans.
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