It was a series that was a thorough entertainer, it was a series in which India and England exuded might and with it, a brand of cricket that was as exciting as it was perhaps even inspiring and at the
end of the day, a great win for Test cricket on the whole. The series may have ended with a 2-2 tied result and a drawn contest in between it all, but there were clear victories for the Shubman Gill-led Test team that participated with endless effort and ceaseless grit.
After a really long time, did one see as many runs- inspiring to the core- as wickets- equally panache-filled. And it could be argued that while England also packed a big punch all throughout, India fired back with consistencies in both departments of the game. So having said that, which were some of the most interesting stats from India v England Test series especially from India's perspective?
Let's look at some of the interesting stats from the India vs England Test series:
1. Indian Batters Dominated the Run Charts in England
India's batting firepower that the fan was so hoping to see came through and shone brightly in England. This was a defining element of the series as seen throughout the five games. What was remarkable to see what that, three of the top four run-scorers in the series were Indian, underlining the team's consistency and control with the bat across different conditions that were at play in England:
Shubman Gill led the charts with an astonishing 754 runs, combining fluency and leadership to set the tone for the team.
KL Rahul, playing with a mix of caution and flair, amassed 532 runs, making crucial contributions at the top. This was the cautious right hander's best Test series outcome as a batter against England and even in England.
Ravindra Jadeja, was the bright star of this series. His batting lower down the order, added a valuable 316 runs, consistently rescuing India from tricky situations and reinforcing his reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the game. Jadeja was perhaps at his most exceptional series.
2. Indian Pacers Ripped Through England’s Batting Line-up
Despite playing in traditionally pace-friendly English conditions, it was India’s seam attack that stole the spotlight. Four Indian fast bowlers combined to claim a staggering 64 English wickets, displaying relentless pressure and tactical know especially where it came to dominating the conditions with the red ball throughout the series:
Mohammed Siraj was the spearhead of the attack with 23 wickets, emerging as the leading wicket-taker of the series.
Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna shared the load effectively, each accounting for 14 wickets. Even as Bumrah dropped out in the final game, the trinity of Akash Deep, Siraj and Krishna kept up the pressure on India.
Akash Deep, playing his maiden overseas series, impressed with 13 wickets, showcasing sharp movement and control.
This collective effort signaled a shift in India’s Test identity — from spin-heavy dominance at home to a fearsome pace unit abroad.
3. Brilliant batting storm by India in precarious English conditions
One of the most remarkable aspects of India's performance was the sheer volume of individual centuries — 12 in total, the most by the team in any Test series. These tons not only defined match contexts but also broke England’s momentum time and again:
Shubman Gill, the captian showed the way as how a captain must, and led from the front with 4 centuries, including a marathon 269, the highest individual score of the series.
KL Rahul crafted 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries, with a highest of 137, often anchoring the innings when early wickets fell.
Ravindra Jadeja struck a commanding unbeaten 107, part of a pivotal lower-order fightback. Rishabh Pant, playing his aggressive brand of cricket, hammered 2 centuries, including a best of 134, unsettling England’s bowling rhythm. It was such a shame that his series was cut short due to severe injury in the foot.
Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his promise with 2 classy tons, his highest being 118, stamping his presence in challenging conditions.
Adding to the highlights was Washington Sundar, the young all-rounder who struck a memorable century during a crucial stand with Jadeja.
His knock was marked by maturity, grit, and timely aggression, underlining the depth of India’s batting bench. The left handed batter has really come of age and will now be expected to dominate further.
4. Massive Partnerships: Indian Batters held firm Control in Big Moments
India’s authority in the series was further reinforced by three double ton stands each showcasing the team’s ability to blend tactical sharpenss and patience. These partnerships not only laid the platform for imposing totals but also broke the spirit of England’s bowling unit at crucial junctures.
A standout moment came during the opening Test contest that was held at Leeds, where a superb 209-run stand between domineering skipper Shubman Gill and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant anchored India’s first innings. That was such a class act and probably something that was a great sign of things to come.
The particular stand was a display of calm determination and fearless strokeplay — Gill’s composed technique that was paired seamlessly with Pant’s aggressive instinct (the dazzling duo shone brightly)
Such commanding stands became a defining feature of India’s strategy — rising from pressure, controlling the tempo, and ensuring scoreboard pressure stayed on the hosts. England, all this time, tried, even bounced back but failed to crush India's valiance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How many Test hundreds were hit by Indian batters in England?
There were 12 centuries hit by Indian batters in the recent series.
Who was India's highest wicket taker?
It was Siraj, the man of the moment, with 23 Test wickets.
