As far as bilateral rivalries in international cricket go, the India and England Test series would feature hardly two teams that are so passionate and competitive for the game – without (or maybe with) Australia, maybe South Africa in the past. Given the famous English cricketing theatres to play each Test at, the series will be an important part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
The five match series again marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new era for Indian Test cricket, as Shubman Gill leads the team into a new age, while England shall try to capitalise on home conditions with Stokes leading the way in a recent onslaught on Test cricket.
England vs India Test Series 2025: Match Schedule
| Test Match | Dates | Venue | Start Time (GMT/IST) |
| 1st Test | June 20-24, 2025 | Headingley | 10:00 GMT / 15:30 IST |
| 2nd Test | July 2-6, 2025 | Edgbaston | 10:00 GMT / 15:30 IST |
| 3rd Test | July 10-14, 2025 | Lord’s | 10:00 GMT / 15:30 IST |
| 4th Test | July 23-27, 2025 | Emirates Old Trafford | 10:00 GMT / 15:30 IST |
| 5th Test | July 31-August 4, 2025 | Kennington Oval | 10:00 GMT / 15:30 IST |
Format and Context of the Series
- Format: 5-match Test series
- Host: England
- Teams: England vs India
India Squad
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.
England Squad
Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, and Chris Woakes.
- Note: Squad lists are subject to change as per official announcements closer to the series.
Series Importance
This series matters to both sides in relation to the World Test Championship. India, with now a new captain, wants to rectify their overseas record in England, having only won three test series in England in 100 years. England will want to build on their strong home record and the recently incorporated “Bazball” mentality of aggressive cricket.
Broadcast and Live Stream
- TV and Digital: The series will be broadcast live on some of the big sports networks, and on live streaming on their official platforms.
Recent Context
- India: Earlier in 2025 India put in impressive performances in the T20I and ODI home series against England, winning all ODI’s and the majority of the T20I’s played.
- England: English cricket has adopted their attacking ‘Bazball’ style in Test matches and unpredictability are bound to produce exciting cricket.
Summary
The Test Series between India and England in 2025 is sure to be an exciting contest of tradition and newness with new leaders in both teams. The series will not just test as to which team is more flexible and resilient, but each Test Match will have its own challenges and opportunities. For those who love cricket, this will be an event not to miss, with a great rivalry that is steeped in history and offers the promise of high quality cricket.
The Test Series between India and England in 2025, is not just a fight for World Test Championship points but will also be about legacy, leadership and the essence of Test cricket. Now with new captains in charge, a blend of youth and experience, and historic venues in England, this Test series is sure to excite cricket supporters all over the world.
Written By Smita Singh
