As the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship gets underway, fans are in for a classic five-match showdown between India and England.
This series began in June 2025 and is expected to be a huge test for both sides, especially with several fresh faces stepping into key roles.
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India arrived with a new leadership setup, as Shubman Gill has been named captain and Rishabh Pant as his deputy. On the English side, Ben Stokes continues to lead a team known for its fearless style of play.
Let’s break down all the important details, from when the series starts to what the squads are and where the matches are scheduled.
When does the India vs England 2025 Test series begin?
The five-match Test series kicks off on Friday, June 20, with the first game being held in Leeds. The final Test is set to wrap up by August 4. All five matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Where will the India vs England 2025 Test series be held?
Each of the five Tests will take place at a different venue in England. Below are the venues:
- Headingley, Leeds
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Lord’s, London
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- Kennington Oval, London
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India vs England 2025 Test series: Full squads
India: Shubman Gill (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul (Wk), Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav
England: Ben Stokes (C), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope (Wk), Jamie Smith (Wk), Samuel James Cook, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton
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India vs England 2025 Test series: Full schedule and results
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20–24, 2025 | 1st Test | 3:30 PM | ENG won by 5 wickets | Headingley, Leeds |
| July 2–6, 2025 | 2nd Test | 3:30 PM | IND won by 336 runs | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| July 10–14, 2025 | 3rd Test | 3:30 PM | Lord’s, London | |
| July 23–27, 2025 | 4th Test | 3:30 PM | Old Trafford, Manchester | |
| July 31–Aug 4, 2025 | 5th Test | 3:30 PM | Kennington Oval, London |