India vs England: From Gill's record runs to Siraj's strikes, top performers who lit up the series
From Shubman Gill’s record-breaking run tally to Mohammed Siraj’s wicket-taking spree, here are the top performers who lit up the India vs England Test series 2025.
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India captain Shubman Gill was in the form of his life throughout the series, finishing as the top run-getter with a staggering 754 runs in 10 innings. The young right-hander batted with class and composure, averaging 75.40, and delivered key knocks under pressure. He even scored a double century and a century in the same match. AP
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KL Rahul rediscovered his rhythm at the top of the order and scored 532 runs in the series with an impressive average of 53.20. His ability to provide steady starts and convert them into big scores played a crucial role for India across the five Tests. Rahul scored two centuries and two fifties in this series. Reuters
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Ravindra Jadeja was a rock in India’s middle order, scoring a whopping 516 runs at an astonishing average of 86.00. Jadeja’s consistency with the bat made him one of the standout performers in the series. He scored five fifties in the series and helped draw the fourth Test in Manchester with an unbeaten century. Reuters
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Mohammed Siraj stepped up as the leading wicket-taker in the series, grabbing 20 wickets in 5 matches thus far. Siraj’s breakthroughs at crucial junctures proved vital in India’s bowling strategy, especially in the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who played just three games in the series. AP
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Josh Tongue made a big impact for England in this series by taking 19 wickets at an average of just 29.05 across six innings. His raw pace and bounce troubled India’s top order, and he quickly became one of England’s most dependable bowlers after Ben Stokes. He is now England’s top wicket-taker in the series. AP
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England skipper Ben Stokes led from the front with the ball, taking 17 wickets in 8 innings at an average of 25.23. Whether it was breaking partnerships or delivering clutch spells throughout the first four Tests, Stokes’ contributions were instrumental. However, he missed out on the fifth Test due to an injury. AP
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Jasprit Bumrah was India’s X-factor with the ball, striking whenever his team needed a breakthrough. He picked up two five-wicket hauls in the series and finished with 14 wickets in 3 matches. While he didn’t top the wicket charts, his spells were often game-changing and kept England’s batters in check. Image: AP
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Rishabh Pant proved once again why he’s considered one of the most dynamic wicketkeeper-batters in the world. He scored 479 runs in 7 innings at an average of 68.43 across 4 matches including a record two centuries in the same match. Pant fractured his toe in the fourth Test and was ruled out of the series. AP
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