IND vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st Test? India Tour of England 2025
Published - 19 Jun 2025, 01:54 PM | Updated - 19 Jun 2025, 02:00 PM
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India will take on England in the first of the five-match Test series. This article will provide you with IND vs ENG Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st Test 2025.
IND vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st Test? India Tour of England 2025:
Match Details
Match: India vs England 1st Test
Date: June 20-24, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
IND vs ENG Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
IND and ENG have faced each other in 136 Test matches till now, with the home side, England, having the lead with 51 wins, whereas India has registered 35 wins over the island nation so far.
Total Matches Played: 136
IND won: 35
ENG Won: 51
Draw: 50
IND vs ENG Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at Headingley is traditionally known to assist the fast bowlers, with batting being a bit challenging, especially in the first session on the first day.
Having said that, it can also prove to be a high-scoring venue if the batters are able to negotiate the initial few spells from the fast bowlers, with the highest first innings at this ground being 653/4.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 28 degrees and a low of 15 degrees.
IND vs ENG Match Prediction- Probable XIs
India Playing 11:
KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharshan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
England Playing 11:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes, Shoaib Bashir
Form and Fitness
There are no form and fitness concerns in the 1st Test.
IND vs ENG Score Prediction
The average first innings total at Headingley in 84 tests is 298, which keeps decreasing as the match progresses.
Having said that, the highest first innings total and highest successful run chase at this venue are 653 and 404 runs respectively, so the teams will back themselves to chase whatever score is set by the opposition.
Players to Perform Prediction
IND- KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj
ENG- Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Overton, and Shoaib Bashir
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: KL Rahul or Shubman Gill
Who will score the most runs for ENG in the match: Joe Root or Ben Stokes
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj
Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match: Jamie Overton or Shoaib Bashir
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
England will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
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