The much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England kicks off today, June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. This series marks the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle for both teams and promises to be an exciting contest as both sides feature a blend of youth and experience.
India, under the new captaincy of Shubman Gill and vice-captaincy of Rishabh Pant, enters a new era in Test cricket following the retirements of stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R. Ashwin. The team will look to establish a new core with young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, alongside experienced players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Karun Nair, making a return to the Test squad after a long gap, could also feature.
IND vs ENG: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 1st Test, India vs England, India Tour of England 2025 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Date & Time | June 20 – June 24, 2025, 03:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
Head-to-Head Stats (IND vs ENG)
| Teams | Matches Won |
| England | 51 |
| India | 35 |
Injury Updates:
- India: Karun Nair had an injury scare during practice, getting hit on the ribs by a bouncer from Prasidh Krishna. While he returned to bat, his fitness for the first Test will be closely monitored. Harshit Rana has been added to the squad for the Leeds Test.
- England: Gus Atkinson is sidelined with a hamstring injury, with Brydon Carse replacing him in the playing XI. Chris Woakes returns to the Test team after recovering from an ankle injury. Jofra Archer’s red-ball comeback is expected later in the series.
IND vs ENG Recent Form
Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips
The Headingley pitch is generally known to offer assistance to seam and swing bowlers, especially in the early stages of a Test match. Overcast conditions can further enhance movement off the surface, making it challenging for batters on Day 1. However, the pitch tends to flatten out as the match progresses, becoming more conducive for batting.
IND vs ENG Probable Playing 11:
England
Zak Crawley, BM Duckett, Ollie Pope, JE Root, HC Brook, Ben Stokes (C), JL Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, BA Carse, JC Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (VC), RA Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, JJ Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team Prediction & Combinations
Suggested Dream11 Team for IND vs ENG – Grand League
Suggested Dream11 Team for IND vs ENG – Small League
