The England vs India 2025 Test series had everything—epic batting displays, fiery bowling spells, and nail-biting finishes. India squared the series 2-2 with a heart-stopping win at The Oval, but not everyone delivered consistently. Here’s a player-by-player breakdown, complete with ratings out of 10 and series stats.
Total Series Runs: Over 7,000 runs, with 21 individual centuries, one of the highest-scoring eras in Test history
Shubman Gill – 9/10
Stats: 5 matches, 754 runs at 75.40 (HS: 269) | 4 centuries, 2 fifties
India’s new Test captain was sensational. 754 runs at an average of 75.40, including four centuries and a majestic 269 at Edgbaston, made him the backbone of India’s batting. Calm under pressure and fearless in execution, Gill’s leadership was as impressive as his run tally.
KL Rahul – 8/10
Stats: 5 matches, 532 runs at 53.20 (HS: 158) | 2 centuries, 2 fifties
Back at the top of the order, Rahul rediscovered his rhythm. With 532 runs at 49.90, including two hundreds, he blended patience with flair. His gritty partnerships often laid the platform for India’s middle order.
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 6.5/10
Stats: 5 matches, 411 runs at 41.10 (HS: 142) | 2 centuries
The young left-hander showed flashes of brilliance with 411 runs at 41.10, scoring two sparkling centuries. However, his tendency to throw away starts cost India crucial momentum at times.
Sai Sudharsan – 4/10
Stats: 3 Tests, 140 runs at 22.75 (SR ~22.8), HS: 61 | 1 fifty*
Despite the early excitement, he couldn’t establish consistency. But his fifty at Old Trafford showed temperament and potential. India’s management may still back him up, but he’ll need to prove more in red-ball cricket before becoming a trusted Test batsman.
Rishabh Pant – 8/10
Stats: 4 matches, 479 runs at 68.42 (HS: 128) | 20 catches, 2 stumpings
Pant returned from injury with a bang, finishing with 479 runs at 68.42. His counter-attacking hundreds shifted the narrative in India’s favor more than once. Safe behind the stumps and daring with the bat, Pant reminded everyone why he’s indispensable.
Dhruv Jurel – 6/10
Stats: 1 Test match, 46 runs at 46.00 (HS: 46) | 3 catches
Though he featured in only one Test officially as a playing member, his impact on debut and potential as Rishabh Pant’s deputy made a strong case that India has finally unearthed a reliable wicketkeeper-batter in Jurel
Ravindra Jadeja – 8/10
Stats: 5 matches, 516 runs at 86.00 (HS: 154) | 7 wickets at 41.85 (Best: 3/65)*
With 516 runs at 68.42, Jadeja played the perfect all-rounder’s role. His ton at Lord’s kept India in the hunt, and though his bowling lacked its usual bite, he chipped in with key wickets and controlled spells.
Mohammed Siraj – 9/10
Stats: 5 matches, 23 wickets at 32.43 (Best: 6/70)
The standout bowler of the series. Siraj’s 23 wickets at 32.43 included a match-winning five-for in the Oval thriller. His aggression and accuracy dismantled England’s batting at crucial junctures, earning him Player of the Match in the finale.
Jasprit Bumrah – 7/10
Stats: 3 matches, 14 wickets at 26.00 (Best: 4/58)
Bumrah wasn’t at his devastating best but still took 14 wickets with trademark control. His ability to keep batters guessing was key in building pressure.
Akash Deep – 6.5/10
Stats: 3 matches, 13 wickets at 36.46 (Best: 6/99) | 1 five-wicket haul, 1 ten-wicket match | Maiden Test fifty
Akash Deep made his mark in style. Drafted into the XI at Edgbaston, he delivered a record-breaking performance, taking 10 for 187—the best match figures by an Indian bowler in England—to seal India’s historic first Test win at the venue. His sharp seam movement and relentless energy made him an instant threat to England’s top order.
Prasidh Krishna – 6/10
Stats: 3 matches, 14 wickets at ~37.07(Best: 4/62 & 4/126)
However, he redeemed himself in the final Test at The Oval, where he took key wickets—4 for 62 in the first innings and 4 for 126 in the second—including dismissals that broke England’s momentum and helped India to a stunning 6‑run win that tied the series 2‑2
Washington Sundar – 7.5/10
Stats: 4 matches, 201 runs (HS: 101) | 7 wickets at 38.57 (Best: 3/64)*
A quiet achiever who delivered when it mattered. Sundar scored a crucial maiden Test ton and added 7 wickets across four matches, making him one of India’s most valuable support players.
Karun Nair – 3/10
Stats: 4 matches, 205 runs at 25.62 (HS: 57) | 1 half-century
Karun Nair’s Test comeback in the England series had moments of promise but ultimately underwhelmed. He scored 205 runs across four Tests, including a gritty 57 at The Oval, which was his first half-century in nearly nine years.
Nitish Kumar Reddy – 3/10
Stats: 2 matches, 45 runs at 11.25 (HS: 30) | 3 wickets at 37.00 (Best: 2/62)
Nitish Kumar Reddy had a forgettable series. His struggles with the bat—just 45 runs across two Tests—were compounded by inconsistent bowling.
Shardul Thakur – 2.5/10
Stats: 2 matches, 46 runs at 15.33 (HS: 41) | 2 wickets at 72.00 (Best: 2/51)
Shardul Thakur had a quiet series by his standards.
Anshul Kamboj – 0.5/10
Stats: 1 match, 1 wicket (Best: 1/89)
Anshul Kamboj made his Test debut at Old Trafford in the fourth Test of the 2025 England series—but it didn’t go as hoped.
All players except Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, N Jagadeesan, and Abhimanyu Easwaran actually featured in the 2025 England Test series. That means their ratings wouldn’t apply because they didn’t play.
- Arshdeep Singh: Left-arm swing bowler who has shown promise in white-ball cricket and could be crucial in conditions like New Zealand and South Africa.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Wrist-spinner with proven match-winning ability in overseas Tests; likely to return for spin-friendly or transitional conditions.
- N Jagadeesan: Technically solid wicketkeeper-batter, earmarked as backup to Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel.
- Abhimanyu Easwaran: Consistent domestic run-scorer who offers top-order stability, possibly a replacement option for away tours.
India’s selectors see these players as part of the transition phase, and they’re expected to feature in future assignments, including the home series later this year.
