ENG vs IND: Day - 1 Weather and Pitch report

The first Test of the World Test Championship will feature England vs. India at Headingley, Leeds on June 20, 2025, and the weather and pitch will undoubtedly play a part in this match of great importance.

Match Detail:

• Date: June 20, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM BST (3:30 PM IST)
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds, England
• Win % batting first: 52%
• Win % bowling first: 48%

Weather Report:

For the start of the Test match in Leeds, conditions are predicted to be partly cloudy, with a possible 30% chance of a few light showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will remain around 18–20°C and humidity will be moderate. The wind will be breezy (15–25km/h), keep seam bowlers on their toes, and may help swing bowlers as well - mostly at the beginning of the day.

• Temperature: 18–20°C
• Winds: 15–25km/h, to help swing bowling
• Precipitation: 30% chance of light showers, only minor interruptions expected
• Humidity: moderate (~60%), not likely to hinder player performance

Pitch Report:

The Headingley pitch is a balanced pitch that offers a good contesting between bat and ball with Test cricket. Depending on the amount of moisture available from overcast skies and possible light rain, seam bowlers may get some movement from the new ball on Day 1. Typically Headingley pitches become a good batting surface as the match unfolds over the course of the match, by days 3 and 4, the pitch may dry out however if spinners have just enough turn.

• Balanced Surface: Early assistance for seamers; good for batting as the pitch settles
• Spinners’ Role: Likely to be effective from Day 3 onward if the pitch wears
• Boundary Dimensions: Relatively short square boundaries; longer straight boundaries

Venue Records:

• Highest Team Score: 591/6d – England vs South Africa (2008)
• Lowest Team Score: 67/10 – Australia vs England (2019)
• Average First Innings Score: Approx. 320 runs