STAT ATTACK! Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Smashed Records With Some Unique And Rare Feat

The 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England wasn’t just a Test series – it was a record-breaking festival of runs. Over 5-Tests, we witnessed some of the finest batting performances in recent memory. Boundaries flowed, partnerships bloomed, and scoreboards ticked like never before. At the end of it all, not only was the series tied 2-2, but the numbers it left behind were truly staggering.

Let’s break it down – not just match by match, but stat by stat and relive a series that pushed the limits of Test cricket.

Second-Highest Run Aggregate in a Test Series – 7,187 Runs

To put it simply, there were a lot of runs. This series now stands as the second-highest run aggregate in a five-match Test series ever. Every Test saw both teams piling on the runs, and while bowlers had their moments, this was clearly a batter’s playground for much of the series.

From Shubman Gill’s double century to Root’s classy hundreds, from Harry Brook’s counter-attacking brilliance to Jaiswal’s textbook strokeplay – this series was a run-fest that never let up.

14 Team Totals of 300+ – Most Ever in a Test Series (Joint)

If you thought 300 was a winning score, think again. This series saw 14 innings where teams crossed the 300-run mark, equalling the all-time record. And it wasn’t just flat-track stuff – some of these runs came under serious pressure.

The consistency and depth in both batting line-ups stood out. Even No. 7 and No. 8 batters regularly chipped in with 50s and handy 30s. The idea of “batting deep” was truly on display.

Nine Batters Scored 400+ Runs – Most in Any Series

That’s right, nine players crossed the 400-run mark in this single series. That’s never happened before in Test history.

Here are just a few who made the headlines:

• Shubman Gill – The captain led from the front
• Joe Root – A pillar of calm in a storm of aggression
• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Fearless and fluent
• Harry Brook – England’s explosive engine
• Rishabh Pant – Scoring even on one leg!

It showed how both teams were not relying on just one or two stars. The entire batting line-up stood tall, game after game.

50 Individual 50+ Scores – Most Ever in a Series (Joint)

Fifties came like clockwork. In total, there were 50 scores of 50 or more in the series. That means on average, 10 fifties per Test match! For fans, it meant there was always a batter to watch – someone building an innings, guiding a chase, or anchoring a comeback.

It also reflected how well the pitches held up, how the batters adjusted, and how this generation of Test players has mastered the art of scoring quickly without losing control.

21 Centuries Scored – Joint-Most in a Test Series

There’s something special about a Test hundred. This series gave us 21 of them – from first innings hundreds to match-saving tons under pressure. Some were aggressive, some patient, some even painful (remember Pant with the broken foot?), but all of them were memorable.

Each century told its own story:

• A captain’s answer to critics
• A youngster’s arrival on the big stage
• A veteran’s final flourish
• A team’s fightback from the brink

19 Hundred Partnerships – Another All-Time Record (Joint)

What’s better than a great individual innings? A great partnership. And we had 19 of them worth 100 runs or more.

Whether it was opening stands that laid a solid base or lower-order stands that frustrated tired bowlers, these partnerships were the backbone of the series. They showed teamwork, trust, and terrific temperament, exactly what Test cricket is all about.

More Than Just Numbers

Records are great, but they’re only half the story. What made the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy so special was the way it kept fans hooked. The matches had emotion, context, characters, and unforgettable moments. We saw: Leadership in the making, Bravery through injury, Collapses turned into comebacks. Test cricket evolving, yet still staying true to its roots

For a format that’s constantly questioned, this series was the perfect reminder of why Test cricket is still the ultimate test.