India vs England Test Series 2025: Full Details, Results & FAQ

Trophy: Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy (first contested in 2025, named after James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar)
Format: 5-match Test series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27

Dates & Venues :

20–24 June: Headingley, Leeds

2–6 July: Edgbaston, Birmingham

10–14 July: Lord’s, London

23–27 July: Old Trafford, Manchester

31 July–4 August: The Oval, London

Captains: Shubman Gill (India), Ben Stokes (England)

 

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Match 1: Headingley – India 0‑1 England

Match Summary

India posted huge totals (e.g., 430–471) including five centuries (Gill, Pant twice, Rahul, Jaiswal), but faltered in both bowling and fielding .
England chased 371—their second-highest successful chase at Headingley—powered by:
Ben Duckett: blistering 149 (second innings)
Zak Crawley: 65
Joe Root and Jamie Smith guided the end-game to a five-wicket victory

Impact players: Josh Tongue and Ollie Pope (100) steadied England’s cause; India dropped several crucial catches

Series Score: England leads 1–0

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Context & Background

India last won a Test series in England in 2007; a 2–2 draw occurred in the disrupted 2021 series
In India’s home season (Jan–Mar 2024), they dominated England 4–1
The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the Pataudi Trophy from 2025, was controversial but follows alphabetical order protocol

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy?

A new trophy introduced in 2025 for Test series between England and India in England, honouring James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar

2. What was the result of the first Test at Leeds?

England won by five wickets chasing 371, courtesy of Duckett’s 149 and strong partnerships 

3. How did India score five centuries but still lose?

Despite batting dominance (five tons), India collapsed in both innings—losing their last seven and six wickets in quick succession—and dropped key catches

4. Who are the standout performers?

Ben Duckett (ENG): 149 in chase
Ollie Pope (ENG): 100
Jasprit Bumrah (IND): Took wickets in both innings

Multiple Indian players scored centuries . 5. What’s at stake in the rest of the series?
India aims to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007. England leads 1–0 and will compete across iconic venues to shape the World Test Championship cycle .

6. When and where are the upcoming matches?

2–6 July: Edgbaston, Birmingham

10–14 July: Lord’s, London

23–27 July: Old Trafford, Manchester

31 July–4 Aug: The Oval, London