India Defeated by conquering a heart in the fifth and final test at the Oval England To draw by just six runs Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. The match, which went into a tense session, performed tireless bowling, nervous fielding, and an unbreakable fighting spirit from visitors. Mohammad Siraj Emerged as a hero, leading the charge with a notable nine wicket match, which sealed India’s memorable comeback and ensured that the series ended in a deadlock.
Mohammad Siraj ends the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as the most successful bowler
Siraj’s performance in the series was no less than extraordinary. In all five trials, he ended as the highest wicket -taker with 23 scalps at an average of 32.43. His tally consisted of two five-wicket halls and an important four-faror, underlining their ability in crunch moments. Siraj’s continuity and stamina stood out, as he bowled over 185 overs in the series, became a spear of India’s speed attack and was making her name with some best bowling performances in England.
Top 3 Indian bowler with the highest wicket in a test leg in England
1) Mohammad Siraj – 23 wickets (2025)
Sirj’s heroes in the 2025 series will be remembered for the coming years. His 23 wickets not only played a decisive role in India’s series-tier win, but also matched the record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a test series in England. His tireless accuracy, aggressive seam movement, and sometimes-dai attitude allowed him to flourish even under challenging circumstances. Sirj’s ability to strike in major moments changed the tide in India’s favor and made him a standout artist of the series.
2) Jasprit Bumrah – 23 wickets (2021/22)
Before Siraj, it was Jasprit Bumrah Which set the benchmark during India’s 2021/22 tour of England. Bumrah’s 23 wickets came at an average of 22.47, leading to a consecutive threat in the five -match series. Their disastrous yorkers, clever variations, and accuracy in exploiting English conditions helped India lead England to the border, eventually finished the series 2–2 into draw. Bumrah’s dominance with the ball confirmed his position as one of the finest pace of his generation.
3) Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 19 wickets (2014)
Bhuvneshwar KumarPerformance in the 2014 series is one of the most underrated mantras of swing bowling in England. Pesar took 19 wickets in five trials at an impressive average of 26.63, including two five-wicket haws. His standout performance came to Lord’s, where his 6/82 played an important role in winning a famous Indian victory. India eventually made him a constant headache for English batsmen by both ways to transfer the ball of Bhubaneswar, despite the series 1-3 losing series 1-3.
