Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Date: June 20-24, 2025
Match: 1st Test – India Tour of England 2025
Live Coverage: Sony Sports | JioCinema (India), Sky Sports (UK)
A Fresh Chapter in Ind vs Eng Test Rivalry
Cricket fans everywhere are glued to their screens as the historic India-England 2025 Test series kicks off at Headingley, one of Englands most famous grounds. This opening clash in the five-match fight is huge, with India stepping into a new chapter under Shubman Gill and England keeping up its bold Bazball style under Ben Stokes.
Keep this page open for real-time scores, session highlights, playing XIs, pitch news, weather updates, and expert takes as the match rolls on.
Toss & Playing Conditions
Toss: England won the coin flip and chose to bat first, hoping to make the most of sunny skies and a firm, dry strip.
Weather: Clear for the first three days, with very little chance of rain slowing things down.
Headingley Pitch Report: The surface usually gives good swing for the first few overs, then settles. Pacers will love the opening hour, but watch for the spinners after lunch on Day 3.
Playing XI – India vs England, 1st Test 2025
India XI:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mukesh Kumar
England XI:
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Jonny Bairstow (WK)
- Chris Woakes
- Matthew Potts
- Brydon Carse
- Josh Tongue
- Shoaib Bashir
LIVE Score – 1st Test Match: India vs England (Day 1)
Session 1 Summary:
England: 87/3 (28 Overs)
Wickets: Duckett (lbw Bumrah), Crawley (caught Pant off Siraj), Brook (bowled Jadeja)
Key Performer: Jasprit Bumrah – two wickets in a brilliant opening spell.
Bumrah struck twice early, moving the ball off the seam. Even with Root and Stokes out there, the Indian attack has kept a tight, testing line.
Current Score (Lunch):
England 110/3 – Root 42, Stokes 18
Key Talking Points
- Shubman Gills Captaincy Debut
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli resting, Gill leads the team and shows early hunger. He shuffled fielders and called for bowling changes before lunch, proving paint-the-lines intent. - Return of Rishabh Pant
After months out, Pants gloves look sharp. An eye-popping dive to dismiss Crawley reminded fans how much energy he brings to the middle order and balance to the eleven. - Jasprit Bumrahs Rhythm
Fully fit at last, Bumrah moves the new ball late like its 2021 again. England openers found every corner of the blade, forced to play late and often outside off stump.
Head-to-Head Record
- Tests Played: 134
- India Wins: 32
- England Wins: 50
- Draws: 52
- Last Series (2021-2022): Drawn 2-2 (India led 2-1 before the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston)
This showdown will finally settle that 2021 debate.
Both sides also chase vital World Test Championship points.
India’s Bowling Mix: Ashwin missing surprised many, yet Jadeva struck early, backing the choice. Bumrah, Siraj, and Mukesh lead with three quicks, while Shardul adds useful batting.
England’s Batting Blitz: Staying true to Bazball, the tourists are attacking even after losing early men. Root holds the middle, but loose shots from Brook and Duckett hurt.
How to Watch the Match Live
India Live on Sony Sports Network, stream on JioCinema
UK Sky Sports Cricket
Radio talkSPORT (UK), All India Radio AIR digital (India)
Social Follow #INDvsENG and team channels for quick updates.
What to Expect Next?
Day 1 can swing either way if Root settles and England rebuild after lunch. If Bumrah and Jadeja crack this stand, India can draft plans to keep the tourists under 250.
Conclusion
The Ind-Eng 2025 Test series promises drama, talent, and plenty at stake. With India under new leadership and England edging ahead with fearless play, Headingley may already be hosting the seasons first classic.
Stick with us for instant scores, play-by-play notes after every session, and sharp, detailed talk while this five-day clash rolls on.
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