England will face India in the 1st Test of the India tour of England, 2025 on 17 June 2025 at Headingley, Leeds. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the IND vs ENG match.
Match Preview
Headingley isn’t a fortress like the Gabba. It’s a ground where chaos and drama often take the lead. The slope from Cardigan Road to the stadium even passes an old bear pit, one that reminds people how strange and unpredictable this place can be. That same unpredictability spills onto the pitch.
The stands are tight, clouds move fast, and the ball swings, especially early on. It’s no surprise that this venue has been picked to start a series only nine times in England’s Test history.
This match brings a fresh chapter for Indian Test cricket. There’s no Kohli or Rohit. But Bumrah leads the attack, Jadeja remains the all-rounder force, and Gill steps in at No. 4 as confirmed by Pant. India’s lineup is young, hungry, and looking to prove themselves.
Bumrah’s presence will be crucial against England’s batting, especially with the ball likely to move. England, without Anderson and Broad, are also in transition. But Woakes and a fully fit Stokes make the attack deep enough.
Add in Joe Root, the world’s No. 1 batter, and this series promises tight battles rather than one-sided dominance. All eyes now turn to the debut of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, at a ground where nothing is ever certain.
Match Details
| Match: | Ireland vs South Africa Women, 1st T20I |
| Date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Time: | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Galle International Stadium, Galle |
| Streaming: | Sony Liv & JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (Wicket-keeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Pitch Report
Headingley’s surface often carries a greenish look early on, tempting bowlers into action with some movement on offer up front. But with warm, sunny weather lined up through the Test, the pitch is likely to settle and become better for batting as the match progresses. Recent games, including county fixtures in May, saw teams opt to bowl first, aiming to exploit that early assistance. It’s the kind of track where early wickets matter, but if you survive the first session, runs start to flow more freely.
England vs India Head-to-Head Records ahead of 1st Test
- Won by England: 51
- Won by India: 35
- Drawn: 50
Also Check: Detailed India vs England Head to Head Records in Test Cricket
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith
- Batters: Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul
- All-Rounders: Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja, Jacob Bethell
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Woakes
- Captain: Joe Root
- Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
SL vs BAN Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India is expected to win this match.
