On August 7, 2025, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended with a heart-pounding six-run win for India in the fifth Test at The Oval, tying the five-match series 2-2. Deep Dasgupta, a former India player and broadcaster, called it like watching a gripping web series that grabs your heart. All five Tests went to the last day, down to the wire. It shows how awesome both teams played!” The final day was wild, with England needing 35 runs, then 27 after two quick boundaries, before India’s Mohammed Siraj bowled a killer yorker to win it.
A six-run win to end it? That’s like a movie climax!
Rollercoaster of Emotions
Dasgupta said the last 57 minutes were craz*, like a drama show’s big finish. England’s Jamie Overton hit two boundaries, making India nervous, but Siraj struck back, taking out Jamie Smith. With England needing just a six to win and India one wicket, Siraj’s yorker smashed Gus Atkinson’s stump, ending the game. Dasgupta, on air with the BBC, said, “I was with Michael Vaughan, and when that yorker hit, it was pure joy and relief!” An X post from @Cricbuzz said, “Siraj’s yorker seals 2-2 series! What a finish at The Oval!”
Joy, relief, and tension? This series had it all!
Like a 25-Part Show
Dasgupta compared the series to a 25-episode web series on an OTT platform, full of twists, fights, and amazing moments. There were comebacks, collapses, and players pushing through pain. He said, “It had great cricket, some bad moments, chats, and a bit of rivalry. It’s like a hit show!” He told the BBC their daily highlights could make a 25-part series that fans would love. Shubman Gill, India’s captain, led with top runs and was named Player of the Series, while Siraj’s 5-104 in the final Test was a captain’s dream.
A cricket series like a Netflix show? That’s so cool!
Unforgettable Moments
The series felt bigger than cricket, with every Test going to day five, keeping fans glued. Dasgupta, who didn’t cover India’s 2020/21 Australia win, said this was his wildest series yet. “It’s a proper rollercoaster. We won’t forget this for a long time,” he said. Rain on day four at The Oval added drama, setting up the craz* final day. Fans on X, like @CricketFanatic7, posted, “This series was pure fire! Siraj and Gill made us proud!” It’s like Madharaasi’s hype or India’s food plan—full of energy.
Five Tests, all super close? Fans are still buzzing!