ENG vs IND Test: The Indian cricket team is going to tour England in the month of June. India will play a five-match Test series against England. The first match of the series will be played in Leeds on 20 June.
Series Overview
- Format: 5-match Test series (Pataudi Trophy)
- Dates: June 20 – August 4, 2025
- Venues:
- Headingley, Leeds (June 20-24)
- Edgbaston, Birmingham (July 2-6)
- Lord’s, London (July 10-14)
- Old Traffod, Manchester (July 23-27)
- The Oval, London (July 31-August 4)
Context: Opening series of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship.
Player Considerations
Key Likely Players (squads unconfirmed as of April 2025):
- England: Ben Stokes (C), Joe Root, James Anderson (if retained), Ollie Pope, Harry Brook.
- India: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant (if fit), Shubman Gill.
Head-to-Head Stats & Records
| Matches | England Wins | India Wins | Draws |
| 136 | 51 | 35 | 50 |
Recent Series
- 2021-22 (England): 2-2 draw (India led 2-1 before COVID-affected final Test).
- (England): England won 4-1.
Notable Records:
- Highest Run-Scorer (Ind in Eng): Sachin Tendulkar (1,575 runs).
- Highest Wicket-Taker (Eng vs Ind): James Anderson (139+ wickets).
Players Battle In ENG vs IND To Watch Out For
- Bumrah vs Root: Pace vs technique on seaming tracks.
- Gus Atkinson/Wood vs Kohli: Veteran bowler/all-rounder vs India’s batting mainstay.
- Spin Factor: Ravichandran Ashwin/Ravindra Jadeja vs England’s sweep-heavy approach.
Possible Squad India/England
India Test Team Prediction
Likely to feature a mix of experienced players and domestic performers:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul
- Middle-order: Shreyas Iyer (if fit), B Sai Sudharsan (emerging contender), Karun Nair (potential inclusion)
- All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
- Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel, KS Bharat (not explicitly mentioned but likely backup)
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (if fit), Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana
England Test Team Prediction
While full details aren’t provided, England’s core likely includes:
- Batters: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes (c if available), Liam Livingstone
- Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
- Bowlers: Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse
Key Context
India A Preparation: Kohli/Rohit might play India A matches pre-tour.
Domestic Performers: Karun Nair (863 Ranji Trophy runs) and Sai Sudharsan are strong contenders.
Schedule: 5 Tests starting June 20 at Headingley, with India A matches from May 30.
Broadcast & Tickets
Tickets: Limited availability reported for Edgbaston (July 2-6) and The Oval (July 31-Aug 4).
Streaming: Likely via Sky Sports (UK) and JioTV/Disney+ Hotstar (India).
India’s squad will likely blend experienced players (Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah) with emerging talents (Sudharsan, Reddy), while England’s Bazball approach under Stokes promises aggressive cricket. The series could redefine both teams’ standings in the WTC rankings.
