WTC 2027 ENG vs IND, 1st Test, Match 1: Players to watch out

The long-awaited India Tour of England 2025 will kick off on June 20 in an action-packed five-match Test series between the world’s top cricketing nations. With both sides brimming with world-class talent and a history of close encounters, fans can expect top-class red-ball cricket all English summer. For a team that has struggled to win Test series away from home for decades, the current series holds a lot of importance for India as they aim to end their drought of Test series wins in England, whereas for England it's a chance to dominate on their home soil in conditions they understand well.

India Tour of England 2025 – Match Details

• Series Name: India Tour of England 2025
• Format: 5-Match Test Series
• Dates: June 20 – August 4, 2025
• Teams: England vs India

Players to Watch Out for: India
Jasprit Bumrah
India’s pace spearhead, lethal with new and reverse ball in English conditions.
Rishabh Pant
Aggressive keeper/batsman coming off injury who could change games in an hour.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
In the form-opener, who can give India a blazing start with his fearless attitude.
Ravindra Jadeja
Key all-rounder providing control with the ball and resistance with the bat.
Shubman Gill
Stylish top-order batsman looking to nail down a spot with large overseas scores.

 England 
Joe Root
The absolute mainstay of England’s batting lineup.Hands down the most consistent, adaptable, and technically occupying against all types of bowlers.
Ben Stokes
An inspirational leader who can turn a game with a bat and ball.
Harry Brook
Young, offensively gifted, and someone who thrives in crunch time to put up points in a hurry.
Chris Woakes
A known match-winner at home, where the ball swings and lower-order batsmen hold the bat like a club.
Shoaib Bashir
Fast-emerging office that started in India and now has its eyes on booming at home as well.

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ENG vs IND Predicted Playing XI

England Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

India Playing XI

Yashashvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran/ Sai Sudharshan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/ Nitish Reddy, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep/ Prasidh Krishna