IND vs ENG Test Series: Indian and England cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming Ind vs Eng test series. It is one of the most famous events of the year, where both teams showcase their amazing skills, marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. India and England will play a 5-match test series from 20th June 2025 to 4th August 2025. This time, India will visit England to play the series. The matches are not only going to revive the historic rivalry between both teams, but also provide the opportunity for India and England to gear up for the WTC cycle. BCCI has already announced the schedule of the series. Let’s know the details.
IND vs ENG Test Series 2025 Full Schedule
The table below has the complete schedule for the Ind vs Eng test series 2025.
| Matches | Dates | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test Match | 20th June – 24th June 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM IST10:00 AM GMT11:00 AM Local time |
| 2nd Test Match | 2nd July to 6th July 2025 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM IST10:00 AM GMT11:00 AM Local time |
| 3rd Test Match | 10th July to 14th July 2025 | Lord’s London | 3:30 PM IST10:00 AM GMT11:00 AM Local time |
| 4th Test Match | 23rd July to 27th July 2025 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM IST10:00 AM GMT11:00 AM Local time |
| 5th Test Match | 31st July to 4th August 2025 | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM IST10:00 AM GMT11:00 AM Local time |
Team India Full Squad for England Tour 2025 Test Series
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Top-order Batsman, Captain |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper-Batsman, Vice-Captain |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batsman |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Sai Sudharsan | Top-order Batsman |
| Abhimanyu Easwaran | Top-order Batsman |
| Karun Nair | Middle-order Batsman |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowling All-rounder (Pace) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Left-arm Wrist Spinner |
India vs England Cricket Rivalry History
India has always shown an upper hand in the India vs England matches. Back in 2007, when both teams played their test series, India won the series under the leadership of Rahul Dravid. Then again in 2024, India dominated the series with 4-1 due to the amazing performance by the players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin. In 2021, the India vs England series was drawn, and the final match was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The upcoming test series between India and England is a chance for the Indian team to carry on their winning legacy of the last 2 decades.
India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline
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FAQs
1. When is the India vs England test series 2025 starting?
The test series between India and England is going to start from 20th June to 4th August 2025.
2. Who are the key players in the India and England teams for this series?
The players names are not yet declared but you can expect Indian key players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Ravichandran Ashwin. The England team can include Ben Stokes, Joe Root and James Anderson as key players.
3. What is the importance of this series between India and England?
The series is the beginning of the ETC 2025-2027 cycle. Each victory will get 12 points and the team with more points will get early qualification for WTC final 2027.
4. Who will be the captain of the Indian team in this series?
The name of the captain is not yet announced. As Rohit Sharma has stepped down and Virat Kohli has taken retirement from this format, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be the captains.
5. What are the scores of the last few test matches between India and England?
In 2024, India won the test series 4-1.
In 2021, the Test series was drawn, and the final match was postponed.
In 2018, England won 4-1
