Check out the Headingley Cricket Ground pitch report and weather forecast for the IND vs ENG 1st test match
The much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England is all set to begin very soon, and fans can check out all the match details below.
The match will reportedly take place at Headingley, with Shubman Gill leading the Indian side.
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds pitch report, weather forecast, test records and stats list for India vs England 1st match 2025
England have confirmed their XI for the first Test against India at Headingley starting on Friday 🚨 pic.twitter.com/j1gSmdxkd0
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 18, 2025
The upcoming tour will mark a crucial opportunity for India to secure its first Test series win in England since 2007.
India vs England Headingley test preview
India is all set to kick off its five-Test series against England at Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds. The upcoming match will carry high stakes for India, who will be looking to end an 18-year drought for a series win in England. With Shubman Gill set to captain a fresh squad and England set to play an aggressive ‘Bazball’ under Brendon McCullum, the series will feature a promising and intense battle.
India vs England Headingley Test start time, date and venue
The first Test of the upcoming series will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
India vs England Headingley Test weather forecast
Day 1 of the match will expectedly begin under hot and dry conditions, with temperatures peaking at 30°C. Meanwhile, Day 2 will maintain similar heat levels, but winds are predicted to go up to 17 km/h from the south. On Day 3 of the match, overcast conditions will seemingly dominate the venue with 91% cloud cover and wind gusts that could reach up to 54 km/h.
This will potentially aid swing bowlers, while days 4 and 5 of the match will cool slightly, with temperatures ranging between 21°C and 23°C. There is notably a 25% chance of rain on both of the last two days.
India vs England Headingley Test Pitch Report
Grass will be removed in the next 48 hours, no doubt, but as things stand the pitch for the first Test between England and India at Headingley has a greenish tinge pic.twitter.com/IRE7wNDnkS
— Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket) June 18, 2025
Headingley’s pitch traditionally offers some advantage to bowlers, particularly on Day 1. Ahead of the match, head groundsman Richard Robinson confirmed that the surface will have movement and bounce early on in the match. However, that advantage will eventually flatten as the match progresses. As such, this will prove advantageous for batsmen in the later days especially if the sun comes out.
Headingley Test records and stats
Given below are test records and stats at Headingly:
| Category | Record |
| First Test Match | England vs. Australia, 1899 |
| Last Test (as of June 2025) | England vs. Australia, July 2023 |
| Total Tests Played | 81 |
| Matches Won by England | 37 |
| Matches Won by Visiting Teams | 23 |
| Drawn Matches | 21 |
| Highest Team Total | 653/4 dec by Australia vs. England, 1993 |
| Lowest Team Total | 61 all out by West Indies vs. England, 2000 |
| Highest Individual Score | 334 by Donald Bradman (Australia) vs. England, 1930 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings | 8/43 by Bob Willis (England) vs. Australia, 1981 |
| Best Bowling in a Match | 11/102 by Bob Willis (England) vs. Australia, 1981 |
| Highest Successful Run Chase | 362/9 by England vs. Australia, 2019 |
| Most Runs at the Venue | Joe Root (England)—1,125+ runs |
| Most Wickets at the Venue | James Anderson (England)—50+ wickets |
India vs England Headingley Test: How to Watch Live
Fans across the country can watch the live TV Broadcast of the entire series on Sony Sports Network, while the live streaming will be made available on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
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