3 IND vs ENG Tests that went down the wire

The England-India Test rivalry, now named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, has produced some of the most thrilling encounters in cricket history. From nail-biters that went down to the final hour to Tests that changed the result on Day 5, this rivalry has seen drama and unforgettable moments. Recent clashes have seen last-day finishes and new stars performing on the big stage. 

Here are the three final-day thrillers of the IND vs ENG Test you can’t miss:

3. India tour of England, 2025 - Lord's Test

The Lord’s Test of 2025 was one of those games where every moment felt like a turning point. England registered a 22-run win and went 2-1 up in the five-match series. Given a mere target of 193 to win, India collapsed to 82/7 on the final morning before Ravindra Jadeja’s 61 gave them hope. He stitched notable stands with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah, taking India within 23 runs of a famous win. But Ben Stokes kept pushing, eventually removing Bumrah after a 54-ball fight.

The final blow came when an injured Shoaib Bashir dismissed Mohammed Siraj. Bashir tossed the ball up, with Siraj defending only for it to roll back to the stumps, ensuring England's narrowest win at Lord's/