India secured a commanding 4-1 series victory against England, capping off the five-match Test series with an innings and 64-run triumph in the final game in Dharamsala. The result underscores India's strong home record in Test cricket, extending their unbeaten streak in home series to 17.The fifth Test, played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, saw India enforce their dominance after posting a first-innings total of 477. Key contributions came from opener Rohit Sharma, who scored 103, and Shubman Gill with 110, forming a solid foundation. Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test, starred with the ball, claiming 5-77 in England's second innings to finish with match figures of 9-128.England, resuming their second innings at 103-5 on day four, were bowled out for 195 before lunch on the final day. Joe Root top-scored with 84, but the visitors struggled against India's spin attack, with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav also chipping in with crucial wickets.This series win marks India's recovery after an initial loss in Hyderabad, followed by four consecutive victories. Ashwin ended as the leading wicket-taker with 26 scalps, while Yashasvi Jaiswal amassed 712 runs to lead the batting charts.

"It's a great feeling to contribute in my 100th Test and help the team win the series," Ashwin said after the match. "The conditions were challenging, but we adapted well."

England captain Ben Stokes acknowledged the defeat, stating, "India outplayed us in these conditions. We've learned a lot, but credit to them for bouncing back strongly."The series highlighted emerging talents, with Shoaib Bashir impressing for England by taking 17 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.Series Results:

• 1st Test (Hyderabad): England won by 28 runs
• 2nd Test (Visakhapatnam): India won by 106 runs
• 3rd Test (Rajkot): India won by 434 runs
• 4th Test (Ranchi): India won by 5 wickets
• 5th Test (Dharamsala): India won by an innings and 64 runs

India's next Test assignment is a home series against Bangladesh later this year, while England prepares for their summer fixtures.