ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction 1st Test, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

Team India is all set to start a new dawn in Test cricket under Shubman Gill. The Indian team will be in a transition phase in red-ball cricket after three Indian Test greats, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Virat Kohli, call it a day from the longest and purest form of the game.

Team India’s next Test assignment post-Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin era is going to be against England in the testing English conditions. The Shubman Gill-led side will embark on a 5-match Test series against England starting from June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. The first match always builds the momentum for the rest of the series. Therefore, both teams would be keen on kicking off the series with a win.

If India is in a transition phase, the hosts, too, have to cope with the absence of their legendary pace duo, Stuart Broad and James Anderson. With more than 1300 Test wickets between the two, the English team will surely miss the services of two of their greatest ever to play the game.

For India, this could be the time to end the 18 long years’ wait to win a Test series in England. In the absence of Broad and Anderson, England’s pace attack looks vulnerable, something the Indian batters will look to capitalize on. Not just the first Test, but the entire series promises to be historic, as both sides possess the quality and skill to outplay one another. Let’s delve deeper into this post for the ENG vs IND Dream11 prediction.

Also Read: ENG vs IND Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: India Tour of England, 1st Test, June 20

ENG vs IND: Match Details

Date: 20th June 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Headingley, Leeds

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 136
IND won: 35
ENG won: 51
Draw: 50
Tied: 0

India and England share a storied rivalry in Test cricket, having faced each other 136 times over the decades. England have held the overall advantage with 51 victories, while India have secured 35 wins. The remaining 50 contests ended in draws, underscoring the fierce competition between the two sides. Interestingly, recent history leans in India’s favor—they’ve claimed victory in four of the last five encounters, with England managing just one win in that span.

ENG vs IND, 1st Test, Headingley, Leeds, Pitch Report

The Headingley pitch for the 1st Test between England and India is expected to offer classic English conditions, especially early on. A green tinge on the surface combined with overcast skies should provide ample assistance to seamers on Days 1 and 2, with swing and lateral movement likely to test the top order. Batters will need to show patience and solid technique to survive the new ball spells. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to flatten out slightly, offering better conditions for stroke play from Day 3 onwards. Spinners may come into play late in the game, particularly if footmarks develop. Overall, it’s a surface that rewards discipline and adaptability, promising a balanced contest between bat and ball.

Here are some key Test match stats of Headingley in Leeds:

ENG vs IND Team News and Expected Playing XI

ENG Team News

• England revealed their playing XI well in advance, setting the tone for a confident home outing.
• Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett retain their roles at the top, offering a stable opening duo.
• The middle order remains formidable with Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
• The seam department will be anchored by Chris Woakes, alongside the pace of Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue.
• Shoaib Bashir takes charge as the lone specialist spinner in the lineup.
• Jacob Bethell misses out, meaning there’s no left-arm spin option in this Test setup.
• Only four regular bowlers feature, so part-timers like Root and Stokes may be called upon to ease the load.

ENG Expected Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

IND Team News

• The initial 18-man Indian squad was later updated to 19 with the inclusion of pacer Harshit Rana.
• Expect Yashasvi Jaiswal to begin proceedings alongside the dependable KL Rahul at the top.
• The number three spot could go to either Sai Sudharsan or Abhimanyu Easwaran, though there’s a scenario where Karun Nair moves up and Dhruv Jurel slots in at six.
• Captain Shubman Gill is set to anchor the innings from number four, providing stability to the middle order.
• Karun Nair and Rishabh Pant bring experience and flair, expected to bolster the core of the batting unit.
• Ravindra Jadeja will likely shoulder the spin duties alone, with no second spinner anticipated.
• The seam-bowling responsibilities will be shared by the formidable trio of Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
• Shardul Thakur or Nitesh Kumar Reddy may feature as the pace-bowling all-rounder, offering flexibility across innings.

IND Expected Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan/Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Who Will Win ENG vs IND 1st Test?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, England, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.

Where to watch ENG vs IND 1st Test?

The all-important clash between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will take place on Friday, June 20 at 03:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1, 3 & 4.

ENG vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Angelo Mathews, Mominul Haque, Pathum Nissanka, Shadman Islam
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Taijul Islam, T Ratnayake

C/VC Options- Angelo Mathews, Prabath Jayasuriya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kamindu Mendis