The first match of the five-Test series between India and England is going to start on 20 June 2025 at Headingley.
This series is a big opportunity for both the teams, especially for India, which is taking the field without its three star players – Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The pair of young captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir will try to take India to new heights in this new era.
On the other hand, England is ready to make a splash under the captaincy of Ben Stokes in its ‘Bazball’ style.
So let’s take a look at some special statistics and possible playing XI of this explosive series…
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India’s Possible playing XI for Tour of England 2025
- Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul
- Middle order: Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav
This lineup is a mix of youthful enthusiasm and experience. Gill will bat at number 4, which has been Kohli’s favorite spot.
Bumrah and Siraj’s bowling will be a big challenge for England batsmen.
IND vs ENG 2025: Head-to-head Record
India and England have played 136 Tests so far. England won 51, while India won 35 times. 50 matches were drawn.
India’s record in England has been a bit weak, where India won only 9 times in 67 Tests, while England won 36 times.
But in recent years, India has performed brilliantly. In the last 10 Tests, India won 6 and one was drawn. In the 2021-22 series, India took a 2-1 lead, but the last Test was drawn.
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Most runs and wickets
- Joe Root (2846 runs) tops this list. Sachin Tendulkar (2535 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (2483 runs) dominated from India.
- James Anderson (149 wickets) is at the top. India’s Ashwin (114 wickets) is at number two, but he is not playing this time.
India vs England 1st Test: Bazball strategy vs Bumrah policy
England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ strategy will be matched by Bumrah’s deadly bowling. This battle will be worth watching! India is trying to win the series in England after 2007, and this dream can come true under Gill’s captaincy.
Apart from this, there will be bounce and swing on the Headingley pitch, which can be beneficial for Bumrah-Siraj. But England’s batsmen, especially Root and Stokes, are dangerous on home ground.
The strategy of Gill and Gambhir and the enthusiasm of the young players will make this series exciting.
