IND vs Ang Live Score, First Test Match: India takes England in Leeds; All new captain Shubman Gill eyes
The series marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle for both teams – one that comes with opposite narratives. For India, it is the morning of a new era under 25 -year -old Shubman Gill, which occupies the test captaincy in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
For England, this is another chance to show the effectiveness of his fearless ‘Bajball’ approach. Green tinge on the pitch, combined with overhead flax, for a tentalizing competition, especially for pacers.
Historically, the headingley surface has favored the seamers, and the locals suggest that it can carry 10–12 mm grass. Despite the challenge, India won here for the first time in 2002 after batting bravely – a decision that paid with the help of legends such as Dravid, Tendulkar and Ganguly. Today, India’s batting line-up looks young and unused. The possibility of KL Rahul and Yashsvi Jaiswal will be open, with a possible debutant on Sai Reforms Number 3.
Gill and Pant keep the middle order together, while Karun Nair’s form makes them a strong candidate at number 6. The choice between all -rounders Shardul Thakur and Nitish Reddy adds another layer of conspiracy. India’s largest weapon, however, is its speed attack – operated by Jasprit Bumrah and supported by Mohammad Sirraj and Prasad Krishna.
England’s bowling lineup lacks the bite of previous stallwarts such as Anderson and Broad, it can be a rare opportunity where India leads to the speed department. As teams prepare to close the horn, everyone’s eyes are on how India’s next generation handles the pressure of one of the most difficult tasks of England and the most difficult tasks of Test cricket.
India squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Reformson, Abhimanyu Ishwaran, Karun Nair, Nair, Nitish Ready, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurlel (WK), Washington Sundar, Jashpur Siraj, Prasad Krishn, Akash Deep, Arshadeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh
England XI for 1 Test vs. India: Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Josh Tongs, Shoaib Bashir
IND vs Eng Test Series Schedule:
First Test: England V India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingly, Leeds
Second test: England V India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Third test: England V India, 10-14 July 2025, Lords, London
4 Tests: England V India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
5th Test: England V India, 31 July -4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London
