Ravichandran Ashwin led India to a convincing victory over England by an innings and 64 runs, sealing the series 4-1 in Dharamsala on Saturday.
The picturesque Dharamsala stadium, with its backdrop of snowcapped Himalayan mountains, witnessed Ashwin's brilliance as he claimed a five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5-77.
England's James Anderson achieved a historic milestone, reaching 700 Test wickets early in the day, becoming only the third bowler to accomplish this feat.
However, despite Anderson's achievement, England struggled to make an impact in the game.
Chasing a daunting total of 477 set by India, England faltered as Ashwin dismantled their top and middle order, with the tourists eventually bowling out for 195 within three days.
Ashwin, delighted with his performance, expressed his happiness, stating, "Win the Test and take wickets, what more can a bowler ask for?" The off-spinner concluded the match with nine wickets and secured his 36th five-wicket haul in a career that began in 2011.
Jonny Bairstow, also celebrating his 100th Test, showcased resistance with a quick 31-ball 39, including three sixes off Ashwin.
However, he succumbed to Kuldeep Yadav's LBW delivery. Ashwin continued his dominance, dismissing skipper Ben Stokes just before lunch for two, marking the 13th time he has claimed Stokes' wicket in Tests.
England's hopes rested on Joe Root, who fought valiantly with his 84, but his dismissal by Yadav signalled the end for England. Ashwin's stellar performance, combined with effective contributions from Yadav and others, secured India's triumph.
Captain Rohit Sharma, absent from the field due to a "stiff back," saw his deputy Jasprit Bumrah taking charge and contributing with two wickets.
Meanwhile, Anderson, in his milestone moment, dismissed Yadav for 30.
The series victory for India was set up by strong batting displays from Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, and debutant Devdutt Padikkal.
The bowlers, especially Yadav and Ashwin, played pivotal roles in dismantling England's batting lineup.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's standout performer with 712 runs in the series, including double centuries in matches two and three, further solidified his position as the leading batter.
England's "Bazball" style, which secured them a win in the opener, faced criticism in the subsequent losses, highlighting their batting challenges against the Indian bowlers.
