India vs England Test Series 2025 Full Match Analysis, Stats, and Key Highlights
The India vs England Test Series has always been one of the most thrilling and closely watched cricket battles in the history of the sport. In 2025, the saga continued with even greater intensity, showcasing classic Test cricket drama, incredible individual performances, and nail-biting finishes that kept fans on the edge of their seats. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the India vs England Test Series 2025, exploring the background, player performances, scorecards, turning points, and what this means for the future of red-ball cricket.
Overview of the India vs England Test Series 2025
The 2025 series was a five-match Test series hosted in India from January to March 2025, under the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This series was critical for both teams, not just for the WTC points but also for the historical rivalry between the two cricketing giants.
- Series Format: 5 Tests
- Duration: January 25 to March 5, 2025
- Venues: Chennai, Hyderabad, Rajkot, Ranchi, Dharamsala
- Result: India won the series 3-1, with one match ending in a draw
Match-by-Match Breakdown
1st Test: Chennai – England Takes the Lead
- Dates: Jan 25–29, 2025
- Result: England won by 7 wickets
Highlights:
- Ben Duckett scored a blistering 160 in the first innings.
- England’s spinners Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed outclassed India’s batters on a turning track.
- India managed only 191 and 221 in their two innings.
- England successfully chased down 132 in the final innings.
Player of the Match: Ben Duckett
2nd Test: Hyderabad – India Levels the Series
- Dates: Feb 2–6, 2025
- Result: India won by 210 runs
Highlights:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal announced himself with a breathtaking double century (210).
- Jasprit Bumrah was lethal with the old ball, taking 6/44 in the second innings.
- England struggled to adapt and were bowled out for 195 and 154.
Player of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal
3rd Test: Rajkot – India Dominates
- Dates: Feb 12–16, 2025
- Result: India won by an innings and 68 runs
Highlights:
- Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock with 175 runs.
- Debutant Sarfaraz Khan impressed with a quickfire 98.
- Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel ran through England’s batting lineup with match figures of 12 wickets combined.
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill
4th Test: Ranchi – England Fights Back, But Match Ends in Draw
- Dates: Feb 20–24, 2025
- Result: Match Drawn
Highlights:
- Rain interrupted play on Day 3 and 4.
- Joe Root returned to form with a gritty 147.
- Rohit Sharma batted fluently for his 112, ensuring India didn’t collapse.
- Match ended in a draw due to bad light on the final day.
Player of the Match: Joe Root
5th Test: Dharamsala – India Seals the Series
- Dates: March 1–5, 2025
- Result: India won by 8 wickets
Highlights:
- A pacer-friendly wicket favored Mohammed Siraj, who took 7/63 in the first innings.
- Ravindra Jadeja, playing on his home ground, contributed with both bat and ball.
- Rishabh Pant, back after injury, sealed the chase with an unbeaten 79 off 65 balls*.
Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj
Series Result: India won the series 3-1
