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ENG vs IND Match Analysis

Beginning on July 31, 2025, England and India will play their highly anticipated fifth Test match in London. The five-day encounter promises thrilling cricket as both teams look to assert dominance and possibly clinch the series or salvage pride. 

England comes into this match with a balanced squad combining youth and experience. Their batting lineup boasts several dependable players capable of building innings and accelerating when needed. 

India presents a balanced squad, merging experienced stars with promising youth. Gill launches the symphony with flair, as Rahul’s calm and Jaiswal’s spark orchestrate the middle movements.

England vs India Team Preview & Squads

England

ENG leadership thrives under Ben Stokes, combining powerful all-round play with keen tactical sense. His leadership has inspired resilience within the squad, particularly in pressure situations. 

ENG batting is anchored by experienced players like Joe Root and Ollie Pope, who can adapt to different match situations. The inclusion of aggressive batsmen such as Harry Brook and Zak Crawley adds firepower to the top order. Middle-order stability is bolstered by Ben Duckett and Captain Stokes, ensuring flexibility.

England’s bowling attack features the fiery Jofra Archer and the dependable Sam Cook to exploit any seam or swing conditions. Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse bring pace variation and raw pace, respectively. The spin department is led by Liam Dawson, who can chip in with crucial breakthroughs.

In the 4th Test at Manchester (Jul 23, 2025), England posted a massive first innings total of 669 runs, dominating with the bat. However, India showed great fight, scoring 358 and then 425/4, managing to draw the match. A draw at the end of the battle put the series in a strong position going into this pivotal match.

England Squad

England

Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes

India

Gill’s leadership is advantageous to IND since it blends youthful vigor with seasoned poise. His leadership emphasizes team cohesion and strategic brilliance. Gill’s batting form has been a strong pillar for the side throughout the series.

The Indian batting order is strengthened by versatile players like KL Rahul, who also keeps wickets, and the aggressive stroke play of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran add much-needed grit to the middle order’s lineup. The lower order is strengthened by all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.

The bowling unit is spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, whose pace and accuracy have troubled many batsmen. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj add pace variety, while Akash Deep and Kuldeep Yadav offer spin options. The death overs see vital contributions from bowlers like Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna.

India’s resilience was on display in the 4th Test at Manchester, where, despite trailing on the first innings, they battled hard to reach 425/4 in the second innings to save the match. The draw kept India competitive in the series, setting the stage for a thrilling final Test.

India Squad

India

Shubman Gill (c), Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ravindra Jadeja, Narayan Jagadeesan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Anshul Kamboj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar

ENG vs IND Outfield Report

Kennington Oval, London

Under overcast conditions, the London pitch should help seam bowlers in the early going with some swing. As the game progresses, the surface may flatten out, providing a good contest between bat and ball. Spin could play a key role in the final two days, making the toss and initial sessions crucial.

The weather forecast predicts mild conditions with temperatures hovering around 20-22°C. Some light cloud cover and occasional humidity may help bowlers, particularly the swing bowlers, in the morning and evening sessions. The forecast suggests minimal chance of rain, paving the way for a full five-day contest.

Historically, the London ground has seen high first innings totals approaching 600 when teams bat first. The lowest successful chase has been around 230 runs. Thus, winning the toss and batting first might be slightly advantageous, but the pitch tends to even out to a fair contest as the match progresses.

England vs India Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The last five Tests between England and India have been closely fought, with India winning two matches, England winning one, and two ending in draws. The rivalry remains intense, with both teams showing balanced performances across all departments.

ENG vs IND Prediction

According to cricket analysts England have a 53% chance of Winning.