India vs England Test Series: The Battle Begins on June 20

Cricket fans, get ready, The much-awaited India vs England Test series is set to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds stadium. This five-match series is not just about pride but also plays a big role in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027. Both teams will be eager to start strong and gain valuable points for the next World Test Championship Trophy.

The Schedule

1st Test: June 20-24 – Headingley, Leeds

2nd Test: July 2-6 – Edgbaston, Birmingham

3rd Test: July 10-14 – Lord’s, London

4th Test: July 23-27 – Old Trafford, Manchester

5th Test: July 31-August 4 – The Oval, London

THE PROMO FOR INDIA vs ENGLAND TEST SERIES 📢

- It all begins on June 20th...!!!! pic.twitter.com/S0BYi6eV7g

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 12, 2025

A Rivalry Full of History

India and England have had some classic battles over the years. India’s last Test series win in England was in 2007, led by Rahul Dravid. Since then, England has faced a tough challenge in their home. The last time these two teams met in England (2021-22 series), ended with 2-2 in a thrilling match.

This series is more than just another cricket battle, It will shape the future of both teams in the World Test Championship 2025-2027. Winning in England is never easy, but India will be determined to break their long drought win. England, on the other hand, will look to continue their dominance at home.

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SQUADS

No squads have been announced for this series

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on India and Pakistan playing cricket again, saying that peace at the borders should come first. Speaking on the show Dressing Room, he said that political tensions and security concerns are the biggest reasons why the two teams haven’t played a series in years.

Gavaskar said that, "It all starts with peace at the borders. If there are no problems or tensions, both governments might finally say, 'Things have been calm, so let’s at least start talking.'"

India and Pakistan haven’t played a series against each other since 2012-13 because of security reasons, and India last visited Pakistan in 2005-06 for series. The BCCI has also decided not to send the team to Pakistan for big tournaments like the 2023 Asia Cup and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Instead, they have chosen to play matches at neutral venues.

🚨 PAKISTANI ANCHOR : How can we get India and Pakistan to play bilateral cricket?

SUNIL GAVASKAR 🔥🔥 : By frankly having peace at the borders.

It's very simple. If there's peace at the borders, then I think both Govts will certainly say, 'Look, okay, we've had no incidents,… pic.twitter.com/4kbDNLRvTI

— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) February 28, 2025

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Gavaskar said that there might be secret talks happening behind the scenes but said that real peace is what matters. "I’m sure some quiet discussions are going on, but what’s important is what’s happening on the ground. We still hear about issues at the border, and that’s why the Indian government feels that until those stop, there’s no point in even talking about cricket,"

Meanwhile, India once again dominated Pakistan in ICC tournament 2025, winning their Champions Trophy group-stage match by six wickets. Pakistan had a tough time in the ICC tournament 2025 losing both of their completed matches and failing to make it to the semifinals.

Mumbai Indians (MI) is also among the top-performing teams in the IPL history. They have won more than one Indian Premier League championship, and along the way, they have forged a legacy that reflects excellence, consistency, and superiority. Their long history shows them developing up-and-coming talent while incorporating world-class material to keep ahead of the rest.

Mumbai a united Team :

Mumbai Indians (MI) have made themselves more than a mere IPL franchise. They are constructing the future of Indian cricket, and there is no doubt regarding their contributions to promoting young talent. Nita Ambani, the team owner, never shies away from claiming that MI is the "Nursery of Cricket in India," and success stories of the majority of cricketers vouch for her claim.

Nita Ambani said - "Mumbai Indians are rightfully called the Nursery of Cricket in India. I bought Hardik Pandya Krunal Pandya, now Hardik is proud Captain of MI. Then Jasprit Bumrah & Rest is history. We launched Tilak Verma, now he's a proud member of Team India". (ANI). pic.twitter.com/UjbS6obpbx

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 17, 2025

Build a team for MI and India :

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One of the finest examples is of Hardik Pandya. Drafted by MI as an uncapped player, Hardik matured to be a star all-rounder and now owns the distinction of being the captain of the franchise. His elder brother Krunal Pandya too was fostered under the tutelage of MI, before joining the Indian team eventually.

Another precious find of MI is Jasprit Bumrah. From being a young pacer with an unusual action to being India's top fast bowler in all formats, Bumrah's success is a testament to the way MI can spot and nurture talent.

A New Star and Building Future of Cricket :

The franchise also produced Tilak Varma, who has now got a place in the Indian national team. The system of finding raw talent in MI and offering them world-class training followed by opportunities to perform on the biggest stage has helped in developing Indian cricket to a great extent.

Mumbai Indians are not merely lifting trophies; they are making Indian cricket for the future. With a powerful scouting network, brilliant coaching faculty, and adherence to player progress, MI is still the nursey for India's next level of cricket stars.

India ODI vice-captain, Shubman Gill scores a fantastic century in Ahmedabad against England in the third ODI. He previously also scored a couple of fifties in the series and ended the series as the highest run scorer.

Shubman Gill History in Narendra Modi Stadium :

Gill's love affair with Ahmedabad as a batting venue continued as he delivered yet another dominant performance. Gill has played a Test, 3 ODIs and a T20I in the Narendra Modi Stadium. He has centuries in all three formats and is very much familiar to his IPL home ground. As he creates history of becoming the first player to score centuries in all three formats at a venue. His performance in Narendra Modi Stadium,let take a look

🚨 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 🚨

Shubman Gill becomes the first-ever Indian cricketer to score a century in all formats of the game at a single venue! pic.twitter.com/KtYP1pNRf3

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 12, 2025

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The Gujarat Titans captain, Shubman Gill has also scored 4 fifties and 3 centuries at the venue when it comes to the IPL where he also once won the orange cap.He has additionally played 18 IPL innings in Ahmedabad and has 953 runs at a staggering strike rate of 159.4 . He has the highest score of 129 in IPL games at the venue.

On Saturday, January 18, BCCI released the updated squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. A big surprise was the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj, as India chose Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh as their main fast bowlers, with Hardik Pandya as the only pace-bowling all-rounder.

India's Probable XI for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(Wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

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India squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Team India’s key fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury, and young pacer Harshit Rana will replace him. Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been added to the squad in place of Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left-handed opener was part of the previous squad but will now be a backup player, along with Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube. These three will stay on standby and only travel to Dubai if needed.  

Even though Bumrah’s injury is a setback, the team still has a good mix of experience and young talent, with Rohit Sharma as captain. India will be hoping the new players step up will help the squad to win the Champions Trophy.

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India’s updated squad for Champions Trophy 2025! 🏏🇮🇳

🔹 Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a lower back injury 💔
🔸 Yashasvi Jaiswal misses out from the provisional squad
🔹 Harshit Rana & Varun Chakravarthy drafted in ✅
🔸 Five spinners in the final… pic.twitter.com/34NYHPWkfO

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) February 11, 2025

India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Harshit replaces Bumrah and Varun replaces Jaiswal.

Non Travelling substitutes: 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube. The three players will travel to Dubai if needed.

England opener Ben Duckett said that the team is in positive form and despite being 0-2 down in the ODI series against India, made it clear that their main focus is the Champions Trophy. Ahead of the final ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, he said that about concerns about a possible 3-0 series loss, saying, "We’re here for one thing to win the Champions Trophy."

Despite the losses, Duckett praised the team’s spirit and said there’s no panic in the squad. "We could sit and have long meetings, blaming each other, but that’s not how this team works under McCullum," he said.

Ben Duckett isn't concerned about the scoreline in the ongoing ODI series as long as England beat India in the Champions Trophy final.#INDvENG #CT25 #India #England pic.twitter.com/6btsD0Wn36

— Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) February 11, 2025

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Brendon McCullum’s first white-ball series as England coach has been a tough one. The team started with the loss in india with 1-4 series, followed by two defeats in the ODIs against India. England had their chances in both games but couldn’t make the most of them. "It’s all about hitting form at the right time," said Ben Duckett. "We’ve been close against this India team, even without playing our best. There are always positives to take."

Despite the setbacks, Duckett praised the team’s fighting spirit and made it clear there’s no panic in the squad. "We could sit around, have long meetings, and blame each other, but that’s not how this team works under Baz (McCullum)," he said. With the Champions Trophy coming up, England will be looking to turn things around. Duckett believes they can step up when it matters most. "It’s tough not getting results here, but hopefully, we can change that in Pakistan."

India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

India and England are scheduled to clash in the second One Day International (ODI) on February 9, 2025. The game will be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The cricketing world is excited about this game because both teams are strong and competitive.indvseng 2nd odi.
India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

Match Details:

• Match: India vs England, 2nd ODI
• Date: February 9, 2025
• Day: Sunday
• Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
• Time: 1:30 PM IST
• Toss Time: 1:00 PM IST

Third ODI

• Date: 12th February, 2025
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Time: 1:30 PM IST

Toss own by :England opt to bat

Predicted Playing xi :India's Predicted Playing XI for 2nd ODI Against England.

Live Streaming:

IN INDIA:

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

• English Commentary:

• Star Sports 2
• Star Sports 2 HD
• Star Sports 3

• Hindi Commentary:

• Sports 18 1
• Sports 18 1 HD
• Colors Cineplex
• Colors Cineplex HD

• Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)

In the United States and Canada

• TV Broadcast: Willow TV
• Online Streaming: Willow TV App

In the United Kingdom

• TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
• Online Streaming: Sky Go App

In Australia

• TV Broadcast: Fox Sports
• Online Streaming: Kayo Sports

Trending Highlights of the Match

Virat Kohli's Return: He's missed the first ODI and now the crowd wants him to come back to form.
Rohit Sharma's Form: The Indian captain comes into this match after some low scores and is looking to reclaim his form.
England's Need to Win: England is still at 0-1; win this and stay in the series.
Pitch Conditions at Barabati Stadium: The ground will be spin-friendly, so every strategy by a spin team will count.
Key battles: would be between Rohit Sharma and Jofra Archer, Virat Kohli and Mark Wood

After the 5-match T20 series, India will now host England for a 3-match ODI series. India comes into this series with confidence after securing their 17th consecutive T20I series win at home. However, the ODI squad has several changes compared to the T20 setup. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who made their Ranji Trophy comeback after a decade, continue their struggle with poor performances.

Both Rohit and Virat want to find some runs in this one-day series to gain confidence before the upcoming major ICC event, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where their performance will be very crucial for the team's overall performance in the tournament.

Another concern for India is Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. Though named in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad, his availability remains uncertain. For this ODI series, Harshit Rana fills his absence. If Bumrah’s fitness issues continue until the Champions Trophy 2025, Harshit Rana possibly will take his spot in that tournament as well.

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On the other hand, England faces its own challenges after a disappointing 4-1 loss in the T20 series. They are looking to bring some energy into the competition between these two teams. Joe Root’s inclusion, along with players like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, and Mark Wood, gives the team hope to perform well in the ODI series and gain confidence before the Champions Trophy 2025.

India vs. England ODI series 2025 Schedule:

Also Read: Ponting’s Champions Trophy 2025 Predictions: India, Australia, and the Unpredictable Pakistan

India vs. England ODI series 2025 squads: 

India Squad:

England Squad:

India vs. England 2025 ODI series: when and where to watch

The India vs. England 2025 ODI series will start at 1:30 PM IST for all the matches, with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM IST. The matches will be aired live on the Star Sports Network in India, while the live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Probable Playing XI for India (Ind vs. Eng 2025 ODI Series)

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Probable Playing XI for England (Ind vs. Eng 2025 ODI Series)

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Tilak Varma Heroic innings of 72 runs, single-handedly helping India to win the 2nd T20 of the five-match series against England. With this victory, India took a 2-0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of 165 set by England, none of the Indian batters, apart from Tilak, scored more than 30 runs. Coming in at the number three position in the batting lineup, Tilak showed great composure and showed his great temperament to finish the match partnered with the number 10 batsman, Ravi Bishnoi, to secure a thrilling two-wicket win for India in the final over.

After his match-winning performance, Tilak Varma is facing criticism on social media, with fans accusing him of disrespecting Virat Kohli. The controversy began when Tilak liked an Instagram reel that called him "the greatest number 3 batsman to ever play for India." Fans saw this as an insult to Kohli, who had played at number 3 for over a decade before retiring in June 2024, following India’s World Cup victory.

Unreal Cooking By Tilak Verma On and off the field 😭🔥. pic.twitter.com/v9QVCs4L5Y

— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) January 26, 2025

The post liked by Tilak Varma is being seen as disrespectful towards Virat Kohli by fans. Social media users are trolling Tilak for liking the post, and he is facing backlash for it.

Some people Slamming Tilak Varma for liking a video naming him "greatest to play at no.3 for India"

Matlab Khud ki Tarif wali video pe Banda like bhi nhi kar skta. 👌🤣🤣 #INDvsENG #TilakVarma pic.twitter.com/tKiItKtgAV

— Josprit Bumrah (@JespritBumrah93) January 26, 2025

The people who still troll Virat Kohli for this knock are now celebrating Tilak's knock. 😂🙏 🤡's for reason #ViratKohli #TilakVerma #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/udQFyxXJsA

— Vijay Joseph ( fan account) (@JOSEPHSPARROWVJ) January 25, 2025

After the second T20 match against England in Chennai, Tilak Varma set a record for the most runs scored in T20s without being dismissed. He scored 318 runs in four innings (107*, 120*, 19*, 72*), making him the batter with the most T20I runs between two dismissals.

Tilak Varma has had a great career so far, having played just 22 T20 matches. In these matches, he has scored 707 runs at an average of 58.91, with a strike rate of 156. He has two centuries and three fifties to his name.

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The 22-year-old player is now an important part of India's T20 team. After India's T20 World Cup win in June, senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja retired. Since then, the team has remained unbeaten, winning series against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh at home and South Africa away.

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Suryakumar Yadav was appointed captain and has shown faith in new talents. Tilak Varma, considered one of India's brightest future stars, is expected to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held in India. Tilak had missed the 2024 T20 World Cup despite performing well in the IPL and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. However, since June, he has been a regular member of the team. Suryakumar has even sacrificed his number 3 batting position to accommodate Tilak, allowing him to bat at number 3 while Suryakumar moved to number 4.