India Tour of England 2025: Full Schedule of 5-Test Series, Dates, Venues, and Timings
The India Tour of England 2025 is set to kick off a thrilling chapter in the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle with a blockbuster five-match Test series. Starting June 20, 2025, this highly anticipated series will see Shubman Gill lead a new-look Indian side against Ben Stokes' England, marking Gill’s first full Test captaincy tour. With iconic venues and a rich cricketing rivalry at stake, here’s the complete schedule, including dates, venues, and timings, to help fans plan their viewing.
Full Schedule of the 5-Test Series
Below is the detailed fixture list for the India vs. England Test series 2025, with all matches beginning at 3:30 PM IST (11:00 AM local time / 10:00 AM GMT).
| Match | Date | Venue | Timings (IST / Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20 - 24 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM |
| 2nd Test | July 2 - 6 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM |
| 3rd Test | July 10 - 14 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM |
| 4th Test | July 23 - 27 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM |
| 5th Test | July 31 - Aug 4 | Kennington Oval, London | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM |
Key Details
- Series Duration: The series spans from June 20 to August 4, 2025, covering five weeks of intense red-ball cricket.
- Venues: The matches will be hosted at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and the Oval (London), showcasing some of England’s most historic cricket grounds.
- Captains: Shubman Gill takes the reins for India, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, while Ben Stokes leads England.
- Context: This series marks India’s first Test tour of England since the 2021-22 draw and is crucial for World Test Championship points.
Squads
- India: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
- England (1st Test): Ben Stokes (c), Ollie Pope (vc), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.
How to Watch
- India: Live broadcast on Sony Sports Network, with streaming available on JioHotstar.
- UK: Sky Cricket will telecast the series live.
- Global: Check local broadcasters or streaming platforms like Disney+ Hotstar for international coverage.
Additional Notes
This series follows India’s narrow 2-2 draw in 2021 and England’s 4-1 loss in India earlier in 2025, setting the stage for a fierce contest. Fans can expect challenging English conditions, with Gill’s leadership and Bumrah’s bowling likely to be key factors.
This schedule provides a clear roadmap for fans to follow the action. Stay tuned to ipl.com for live updates, match highlights, and more as the series unfolds!
