A breathtaking end to one of the finest Test series in recent memory! Two evenly matched sides went toe-to-toe across five intense battles, and fittingly, the series ends in a 2-2 draw. A young Indian team, under a new captain, displayed remarkable grit and resilience—culminating in a famous win at The Oval to level the series.
This series had everything: world-class performances, dramatic turnarounds, emotional fightbacks, and moments that reaffirmed why Test cricket is the purest form of the game. From Rishabh Pant battling on with a fractured toe to Chris Woakes turning up in whites despite a dislocated shoulder, the commitment from both sides was second to none.
No team deserved to lose, and the 2-2 scoreline reflects the hard-fought nature of this enthralling series. Test cricket has hit new highs—and this one will be etched in memory for years to come. And with that, it’s time to bring the curtains down on what has been a sensational Test series. This is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ajay Pal Singh and Deepak Prakash, along with scorer/analyst Paras Yadav and our statistician Aman, who brought you every twist and turn of this thrilling final day. 25 days of gripping, edge-of-the-seat Test cricket comes to an end. BYE BYE👋