Archive · 20 Jun 2025
India vs. England Test Series Begins in Leeds
The Indian cricket team, now captained by Shubman Gill, is playing a series of Test matches against England.
The first match began at Headingley, where England chose to bowl first.
India's opening batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, started well, but later, India lost two wickets, including debutant Sai Sudharsan, who got out without scoring any runs.
This series marks a new chapter for India as they play without some veteran players who recently retired.
India played England in the first Test match of a five-match series at Headingley, Leeds.
Shubman Gill captained India after Rohit Sharma's retirement.
England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had a 91-run partnership before Rahul was out.
Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut and was dismissed for a duck.
- Who
- India and England cricket teams.
- What
- The first Test match between England and India.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Headingley, Leeds, England
- Why
- To begin a five-match Test series.
Indian Fans' Perspective
England's Perspective
Debut Selection
Indian Fans' Perspective
Abhimanyu Easwaran deserved a debut over Sai Sudharsan.
England's Perspective
Sai Sudharsan was selected because of his IPL form, irrespective of Easwaran's domestic performance
- Match
- 1st Test
- Teams
- England vs. India
- Venue
- Headingley, Leeds
- India Captain
- Shubman Gill
- England Captain
- Ben Stokes
- First Innings Score (India)
- 92/2 (at lunch)
- Debut
- Sai Sudharsan
Sources
From Crisis to Triumph: How Rahul Dravid Led India to Victory in England Series
Disappointment Galore! Sai Sudharsan Departs For Duck On Test Debut | Watch
Rahul, Jaiswal help India reach 92/2 at lunch, England price out two late wickets
India vs England 1st Test Live Score, Day 1: KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan Out In Quick Succession
PIX: Sun is out and so are supporters at Headlingley
Yashasvi Jaiswal Creates History, Becomes First Player In The World To Achieve MIND-BOGGLING Record
IND vs ENG: Sai Sudharsan joins list of Indians who scored a duck on Test debut
India lose two quick wickets to reach 92/2 at lunch on Day 1 against England in 1st Test
Tears, grit and a dream fulfilled: Sai Sudharsan’s journey to India's Test debut
‘What has Abhimanyu Easwaran done wrong?’: Fans ask after Sai Sudharsan makes India debut during IND vs ENG 1st Test