India's Batting Dominance Shines in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

In the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India's batting lineup has reached remarkable heights, with Washington Sundar's maiden Test century contributing to a total of 11 centuries in the series. This performance matches India's all-time record set in 1978-79. The series has seen contributions from both seasoned players and newcomers, showcasing India's resilience in challenging conditions. As the final Test approaches, fans are eager to see if the century count will surpass 11, potentially leveling the series against England. Discover the highlights of this thrilling series and what lies ahead for the Indian team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2025, 02:26 IST

India's Remarkable Batting Performance

Manchester [UK], July 28: The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has witnessed India's batting prowess soar to impressive levels, highlighted by Washington Sundar's first Test century during the drawn fourth Test in Manchester. This achievement has brought the total number of individual centuries for India in this series to 11, matching their historical record set against the West Indies back in 1978-79.

This series has showcased the resilience of India's batsmen, who have excelled in challenging overseas conditions. From seasoned players to emerging talents, every member has played a vital role in what has become one of the most successful run-scoring periods in India's Test cricket history.

The journey began in Leeds, where, despite a loss in the opening Test, India demonstrated their batting strength with five individual centuries. Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a composed 101, while captain Shubman Gill marked his first century of the series with a stunning 147. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant dazzled with scores of 134 in the first innings and followed it with another century of 118 in the second. KL Rahul also made his mark with a fluent 137.

The second Test in Birmingham was dominated by Shubman Gill, who played with determination, scoring 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second, helping India level the series at 1-1.

In the third Test at Lord's, KL Rahul showcased his skills with a gritty century, but India fell short, trailing 2-1 in the series.

The Manchester Test highlighted India's resilience, with Gill achieving his fourth century of the series at 103 under pressure. On the final day, Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten 107, while Washington Sundar calmly reached his maiden century with 101 not out. Their unbroken partnership of 203 runs was crucial in saving the match and keeping the series alive as they head into the final Test.

With the series currently at 2-1 in favor of England, all eyes are on The Oval, where the fifth and final Test is set to commence on Thursday. Given the current form of India's batsmen, it wouldn't be surprising to see the century count exceed 11, potentially setting a new record and leveling the series.