The last and fifth Test of the five-Test series between India and England is going to start on 31 July 2025 at the Kennington Oval Stadium in London. This match will be played from 3:30 pm (Indian time).
The series has been tremendous so far, and in the fourth Test, India has kept the series alive by 2-1 by achieving a brilliant draw. Now this final match is a ‘do or die’ for both the teams.
India will want to level the series 2-2 by winning it, while England will try their best to win the series.
You can watch the match live on Jio Hotstar and Sony Sports Network in India. In England it will be available on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Go.
So, let’s know every important thing related to this match – Head to Head, Pitch & Weather Report, Playing XI and Dream11 Prediction
IND vs ENG 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 Test matches, India has won 5 and England has won 4. India have a mixed record at Kennington Oval, where there have been 2 wins, 5 losses, and 7 draws in 14 Tests.
India vs England Team Status
England: Jamie Smith (424 runs) and Joe Root (150 runs, in the fourth Test) are in great form in batting.
Josh Tongue (11 wickets) and Jofra Archer have made a splash in bowling. Under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, England is showing aggressive play on their home ground.
India:Shubman Gill (722 runs) and KL Rahul (511 runs) are shining with the bat.
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have performed brilliantly in bowling. The return of Akash Deep and the possible entry of Kuldeep Yadav can further strengthen India’s bowling.
IND vs ENG Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Kennington Oval is green, which gives pace and bounce to fast bowlers. Bowlers may get help on the first day, but later it becomes easier for batsmen to score runs.
Talking about the pitch, the weather in London will be clear on July 31, the temperature will be around 19 degrees Celsius. The chance of rain is only 16%, and the wind speed will be 10.5 km/h.
There is no expectation of much interruption due to rain, that is, the full game is likely to take place.
England (ENG) Probable Playing XI
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (captain)
- Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
- Chris Woakes/Gus Atkinson
- Jofra Archer/Jaime Overton
- Brydon Carse/Josh Tongue
- Liam Dawson
India (IND) Probable Playing XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Narayan Jagadeesan/Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur/Kuldeep Yadav
- Akash Deep/Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Anshul Kamboj/Arshdeep Singh
IND vs ENG 5th Test Dream11 Prediction
For your Dream11 team:
- Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith, Narayan Jagadeesan
- Batters: Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul, Joe Root, Harry Brook
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-Captain), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
India vs England 5th Test: Dream11 fantasy tip:
While making your Dream11 team, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are the best choice for the captain/vice-captain, as both are at the top of their form.
If the pitch helps spin, then Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja can get big points.
IND vs ENG Match Prediction
India vs England 5th Test Match Prediction: According to the experts, this final test is a tie for both the teams. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are in great form in India’s batting, and Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling along with Jasprit Bumrah can give early shocks to England.
On the other hand, England’s Joe Root and Ben Stokes’ batting and Jofra Archer’s fast bowling can create problems for India.
- India’s chances of winning: 50%
- England’s chances of winning: 47%
- Chances of draw: 3%
India made a great comeback in the fourth Test, due to which their confidence is high.
