England vs. India Test Series 2025:
For cricket enthusiasts, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting year, with the highly anticipated five-match Test series between England and India already underway. This series isn’t just a part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams, but it’s also being played for the “Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy,” adding a new dimension to this rivalry.
Series Schedule and Venues:
This monumental clash is being played on England’s historic grounds from June 20th to August 4th, 2025. The first Test match was played at Headingley, Leeds on June 20th, where England secured a 5-wicket victory. The second Test match begins today, July 2nd, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The schedule for the remaining three Test matches is as follows:
World Test Championship Points:
This series is part of the new World Test Championship cycle, so the points from each match will be vital for both teams.
The England vs. India Test Series 2025 promises to be a memorable experience for cricket fans. Both teams will strive for victory, ensuring we witness exciting and high-quality cricket matches. This series is set to produce many new heroes and unforgettable moments that will be etched in cricket history.
1st Test:
June 20-24, 2025, Headingley, Leeds (England won by 5 wickets)
2nd Test:
July 2-6, 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
3rd Test:
July 10-14, 2025, Lord’s, London
4th Test:
July 23-27, 2025, Old Trafford, Manchester
5th Test:
July 31 – August 4, 2025, The Oval, London
All Test matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Indian Squad:
New Captaincy and Strong Intentions
The Indian team enters this series with a new leadership. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the Test format, young opening batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as the team’s new Test captain, with Rishabh Pant taking on the role of vice-captain. This marks a new era where the future of Indian cricket rests on these young shoulders.
India’s 18-member squad is as follows:
Batsmen:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant (Vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur
Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh
Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav
Following the loss in the first Test, the Indian team might make some changes for the second Test. Reports suggest that the team management is considering playing with two spinners, with either Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar potentially being included in the playing XI.
England Squad: ‘Bazball’ and Home Ground Advantage
Under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, the England team is known for its aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach. They will be looking to fully leverage their home ground advantage. Their team features a good mix of experienced and young players.
England’s likely squad:
Batsmen: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, Joe Root
All-rounders: Ben Stokes (Captain), Chris Woakes
Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow (or Jamie Smith)
Bowlers: James Anderson, Stuart Broad (if playing), Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, Jofra Archer (if fit), Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed
Historical Performance and Key Statistics:
The history of Test cricket between India and England is quite rich. India’s record in England has been challenging, but in recent years, the Indian team has performed better in England. The previous series played in 2022 ended in a 2-2 draw, making this series even more exciting.
In the first Test, India scored 471 runs in their first innings, with centuries from Shubman Gill (147) and KL Rahul (137). England responded with 465 runs in their first innings, where Ollie Pope (106) scored a century. In the second innings, India was all out for 364 runs, while England successfully chased down the target of 373 runs, losing just 5 wickets. Ben Duckett’s match-winning 149 runs in the second innings was a highlight for England.
Key Takeaways and Expectations:
Young Leadership vs. Experienced Team: It will be fascinating to watch a young Indian team under Shubman Gill’s leadership take on Ben Stokes’ experienced and aggressive England side.
Batsmen’s Performance: Both teams’ top-order batsmen will be under pressure to score big. Indian batsmen will need to show patience against England’s fast bowlers.
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