The India vs England Test series 2025 will consist of five matches, played across different iconic cricket stadiums in India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have finalized the following schedule.
Series Schedule: Dates and Timings
The series kicked off on June 20, 2025, and will run until August 4, 2025. Each Test match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time in England (3:30 PM IST).
Here’s the full match schedule:
| Match | Dates | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20–24 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM |
| 2nd Test | July 2–6 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | July 10–14 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM |
| 4th Test | July 23–27 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 5th Test | July 31–Aug 4 | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
Venues: A Tour of England’s Cricketing Cathedrals
Each venue brings its own flavor and challenge. Here’s a quick look at what to expect:
- Headingley, Leeds: Known for its swing-friendly conditions and dramatic finishes.
- Edgbaston, Birmingham: A fortress for England with a lively crowd and seam movement.
- Lord’s, London: The “Home of Cricket” with a slope that tests technique.
- Old Trafford, Manchester: Offers bounce and pace, especially under cloudy skies.
- The Oval, London: Traditionally batting-friendly, but spinners come into play late in the match.
India Squad: A New Era Begins
India enters this series under the fresh leadership of Shubman Gill, who takes over as captain. Rishabh Pant returns as vice-captain and wicketkeeper, bringing flair and aggression to the middle order.
India’s Test Squad:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain, WK)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- KL Rahul
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Sai Sudharsan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Akash Deep
- Karun Nair
- Prasidh Krishna
This squad blends youth and experience, with a strong pace attack and versatile spin options.
England Squad: Stokes Leads the Charge
England continues its aggressive “Bazball” approach under the leadership of Ben Stokes. With a deep batting lineup and a mix of young and experienced bowlers, they’re aiming to dominate at home.
England’s Test Squad:
- Ben Stokes (Captain)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Jamie Smith (WK)
- Chris Woakes
- Josh Tongue
- Shoaib Bashir
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Overton
- Sam Cook
- Brydon Carse
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