The India vs England Test series 2025 is set to be a thrilling encounter between two of cricket's powerhouses. The series, comprising five Test matches, marks the beginning of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams. Here's a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about this highly anticipated series.

Schedule

The Test series is scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, and will continue until August 4, 2025. All matches will begin at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The full schedule is as follows:

• 1st Test: June 20–24, 2025, Headingley, Leeds
• 2nd Test: July 2–6, 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
• 3rd Test: July 10–14, 2025, Lord's, London
• 4th Test: July 23–27, 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 5th Test: July 31 – August 4, 2025, Kennington Oval, London

Venues

The series will be played at iconic cricket grounds across England:

• Headingley (Leeds): Known for its pace and bounce, often favoring swing bowlers.
• Edgbaston (Birmingham): Traditionally favors fast bowlers early on but becomes more suitable for batting as the match progresses.
• Lord's (London): The "Home of Cricket" generally offers a fair balance between bat and ball, with initial assistance for seam bowlers.
• Emirates Old Trafford (Manchester): Offers assistance to pacers, especially under overcast skies.
• Kennington Oval (London): Traditionally a batting-friendly pitch with some turn later in the match, potentially favoring spinners.

Squads

India: The Indian squad will be led by newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, with Rishabh Pant as the vice-captain. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising young talents. Key players to watch out for include Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirement from Test Cricket, a few changes happened in the squad. Karun Nair made a comeback to the Test side after seven years.

The confirmed Indian squad is: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.

England: The England squad will be led by Ben Stokes.

Live Streaming

Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs England Test series 2025 live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.

The India vs England Test series 2025 promises to be a captivating contest with high stakes for both teams as they begin their journey in the new World Test Championship cycle. With new leadership in the Indian side and a blend of experienced and young players, the series is set to deliver thrilling moments and intense competition.