ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction 1st Test 2025: When England and India begin their five-match Test series at Headingley, they will not just contest for early ascendancy but attempt to frame the identity of their respective red-ball futures. Both sides are entering transitional phases — England from inconsistency, India from legacy.
For England, the past WTC cycle was erratic — 11 wins, 10 defeats, one draw — a ledger of contradictions. The Bazball project offered exhilaration without equilibrium, once again denying England a place in the World Test Championship final. Their latest outing — a crushing win over Zimbabwe — was more tune-up than test, yet it showed they are intent on impact from the outset.
India, meanwhile, are navigating uncharted terrain. For the first time, they missed a WTC final. And with Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Rohit Sharma having exited the format, a new figure — Shubman Gill — assumes command. He inherits more than the armband; he inherits expectations forged over a decade of consistent supremacy.
Most of his side has come directly from IPL duty. Red-ball cricket in England is never a gentle landing. It will demand both discipline and adaptability.
ENG vs IND Date and Time
- Dates: June 20–24, 2025
- Time: 03:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
ENG vs IND Live Streaming: How To Watch
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website.
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction 1st Test 2025 Full Squad
England Full Squad
Harry Brook, Zak Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Ben Stokes, Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes, Sam Cook, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
India Full Squad
Shubman Gill (C), Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant (VC, wk), Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Sudharsan, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep
England vs India Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 136
- England Wins: 51
- India Wins: 35
- Draws: 50
- First Test: June 1932 (England won)
- Last Test: March 2024 (India won)
The history is long, and the honours largely balanced. But history rarely bats or bowls — conditions and current form do.
ENG vs IND Toss Update
England won the toss and elected to bowl first
ENG vs IND Dream11 Team; Playing XIs
England XI
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (C)
- Jamie Smith (WK)
- Chris Woakes
- Brydon Carse
- Josh Tongue
- Shoaib Bashir
India XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Karun Nair
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
ENG vs IND 1st Test Headingley Pitch Report
Headingley retains a classic English Test match flavour. First day, the pitch will support pacers.
As the match progresses, the surface tends to settle. Day three often offers the best conditions for batting, though by then, the scoreboard pressure may well dictate urgency. Spin will find a place, more out of wear than design, but don’t expect it to dominate.
ENG vs IND 1st Test Weather Report
Expect unseasonably warm conditions, with the mercury possibly nudging 30°C. A few cloudy patches might encourage swing, particularly in morning sessions, but the overall forecast is favourable for a full five-day Test. Humidity will linger, winds will be present but manageable.
Forecast subject to change closer to match day.
3 Key Players To Look Out For In ENG vs IND 1st Test
Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
The left-hander enters the series as India’s most consistent Test batter in the last year. His performances against England at home were prolific — now comes the challenge of replication in alien conditions. The maturity of his shot selection and willingness to leave the ball will be scrutinised.
Ben Duckett (England)
Duckett embodies England’s aggressive new-era ethos. Quick to cut, bold to sweep, and unafraid of risk, he recently dismantled Zimbabwe with a 140 off 134. If he finds rhythm early, he could alter match narratives in a session.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Arguably the best bowler in world cricket today, Bumrah is no longer just India’s spearhead — he is the axis of their entire bowling strategy. His returns in Australia, in the IPL, and across formats in 2024 were elite. If there’s anything in the air or pitch, he’ll find it. And exploit it.
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction 1st Test: Who Will Win Today’s Test?
India is rebuilding. England is rebooting. But in home conditions, against a visiting side short on first-class match time, England will start as favourites for this Test.
Prediction: England have a better chance to win.
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