Greatest Test Cricket Series That Went Down to the Wire

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Aug 05, 2025

India vs Australia, 2020–21

From 36 all out to breaching Gabba — India’s injury-hit squad stunned Australia 2-1 in their own fortress under Ajinkya Rahane.

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India vs Sri Lanka, 2015

After a shock loss at Galle, India bounced back to win the next two in Colombo and take the series 2-1. A new era began under captain Kohli.

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India vs South Africa, 2010–11

Crushed at Centurion, India hit back at Durban, then held on at Cape Town to draw the series 1-1. A vintage show by the Fab Four.

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India vs England, 2011–12

India won in Ahmedabad, but KP’s brilliance and Cook’s grit saw England bounce back and win the series 2-1. Root debuted in Nagpur.

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Australia vs South Africa, 2016–17

SA pacers Rabada & Philander blew away Aussies at Perth & Hobart. Hosts took Adelaide, but Proteas clinched the series 2-1.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2017–18

Kiwis edged out Pakistan in a thrilling 2-1 win in UAE, with debutant Somerville shining in the decider at Abu Dhabi.

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India vs England, 2021–22

Pandemic-hit classic. India led 2-1 before series paused. England chased 378 in rescheduled 5th Test to draw it 2-2.

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India vs England, 2024–25

A month-long rollercoaster ended 2-2. Bazball vs Indian grit — the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy left fans craving more.

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