After 25 days of high-voltage cricketing action, the Anderson-Tendulkar Test series between India and England saw a fitting end, as India leveled the series 2-2 at the Kennington Oval. The series ended with the most dramatic finish as India clinched a 6-run victory over the hosts on the final day at the Oval.
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English skipper Ben Stokes has compared the India-England series with the 2023 Ashes, which the English side played against Australia at home.
Ben Stokes mentions the India vs England series to be special
The Anderson-Tendulkar trophy between India and England has definitely reignited the passion and love for Test cricket. The series produced 25 days of thrilling cricketing action, with each game going to the last day, with all results possible.
Talking to the press, Stokes mentioned his experience of playing such a high-voltage series. The English skipper said,
"It's been a pretty special one to be a part of, it's been full of ups and downs...throughout every game. India have been in control, we have been in control...to be part of it and be able to experience five games like this has been pretty special.
The series saw a lot of ups and downs for both sides. After England's victory in the first Test, India came back strongly to win the second at Edgbaston. The verbal battles thrown by the Indian skipper reunited England at Lord's, who went on to win a thrilling encounter.
Manchester again produced a thriller, with India staging a comeback on the final day to draw the Test, after England's dominance in the first four days. And the fifth Test, probably the best of them all, which again saw India stamp their authority and stage a comeback for the ages.
Anderson-Tendulkar trophy 2025 match results
| Match | Result |
| 1st Test, Headingley, Leeds | England won by 5 wickets |
| 2nd Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham | India won by 336 runs |
| 3rd Test, Lord's, London | England won by 22 runs |
| 4th Test, Old Trafford, Manchester | Match Drawn |
| 5th Test, Oval, London | India won by 6 runs |
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Stokes compares the India vs England series to the Ashes 2023
The English skipper compared the nerve-racking series with the Ashes against Australia that concluded 2 years ago. Stokes feels that such a series is a great advertisement for Test cricket and help to promote the game.
"We had a similar situation like this in the 2023 Ashes when we had to come here (Oval) and win the game, and that again was a special series to be part of. That was 2-2, this was 2-2, it's been awesome to be part of. Obviously, there's a feel of disappointment, but...for the wider game, we want to be promoting the game, and this series has been great for that," added Stokes
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England ended the Ashes 2023 with a similar result of 2-2. They won two of the last three Tests, while drawing one in Manchester.