The India vs England Test series kicks off on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. It marks a fresh chapter for Indian Test cricket—not just as the start of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, but also as the beginning of a new era under Shubman Gill’s leadership
Historical Context
India’s last tour of England in 2021 ended in a 2-2 draw. India won at Lord’s and The Oval but failed to win the series. Historically, England has had a slight edge in home tests, but India has covered that gap in recent times. Both teams were finalists of the WTC in the last cycle, and both teams are yet to lift the trophy, so regardless of the outcome, this series is a vital precursor for both teams.
1st Test: Full Schedule and Match Timings
| Date | Venue | Start Time (IST) | Start Time (Local) |
| June 20–24, 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
- Toss: 3:00 PM IST
- Match Duration: 5 days (June 20–24, 2025)
India Squad
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, KL Rahul (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
England Squad
- Captain: Ben Stokes
- Squad: Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Samuel James Cook, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton
Playing XIs
| India (Predicted) | England (Announced 11) |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Zak Crawley |
| KL Rahul | Ben Duckett |
| Sai Sudharsan | Ollie Pope |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Joe Root |
| Karun Nair | Harry Brook |
| Rishabh Pant (vc & wk) | Ben Stokes (c) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Jamie Smith (wk) |
| Shardul Thakur | Chris Woakes |
| Mohammed Siraj | Brydon Carse |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Shoaib Bashir |
| Prasidh Krishna | Josh Tongue |
Where to watch the India vs England test series 2025?
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network (India)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app (India)
Pitch and Weather Report
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
- Pitch Conditions: Headingley is known to be a pitch that usually gives batters the best chance of quick runs; however, any spinners will also get into the game as the match continues. Overcast conditions can help seam bowlers, so it appears a decent balanced track.
- Weather Forecast: There will be sunshine over the first three days with temperatures approaching 29°C, then on days four and five the temperature will drop to 23°C with possible light rain.
Match Schedule (Full Series)
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
| 1st | June 20 – 24 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM |
| 2nd | July 2 – 6 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM |
| 3rd | July 10 – 14 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM |
| 4th | July 23 – 27 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 5th | July 31 – Aug 4 | Kennington Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
Conclusion
India’s tour of England begins a bold new era under Shubman Gill’s captaincy. With young talent, fierce competition, and WTC points on the line, this is a must-watch series. Catch all the action live on Sony Sports and JioHotstar.
Written By Smita Singh
