IND vs ENG 1st Test 2025 match is going to be played from 20th June at Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England. This ground provides a lot of help to the fast bowlers playing in the match, that is why it is not so easy for the batsmen to play on this pitch. In this exciting match where the pitch and weather conditions are like this, it will be interesting to see which batsman from Team India and Team England can score the most runs.
IND vs ENG 1st Test 2025: Headingley Cricket Ground Pitch Report Today
In the last 10 Test matches on the pitch of Headingley Cricket Ground, a total of 82% wickets have been taken by the fast bowlers of the team. This is why it is known that this ground gives more help to the fast bowlers. But in the beginning there is a possibility of seam movement, swing and variable bounce in the pitch. On top of that, cloud cover and humidity further increase the difficulties of the batsmen.
Due to the heat in Headingley Cricket Ground on the day of the match, as the match progresses, the pitch will dry up and the spinners of the team will also get a lot of help. This means that both the fast bowlers and spin bowlers of both the teams will get help on this pitch.
Weather Report Today:
India vs England Test Match Day 1 will have a temperature of 30°C, 45% clouds and the important thing is that there is only a 5% chance of rain in the match.
Top 3 Indian Batsmen To Watch At Headingley Cricket Ground
1. Shubman Gill
It may be a struggle for the New Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill to play in his first captaincy Test match. Still, this player is calm, composed and with his batting experience, he can handle the initial swing in the match and can score big for the team.
2. Rishabh Pant
Team India’s wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant will play his explosive innings by using his batting experience to the fullest. His fearless counter-attack can break the rhythm of all England bowlers and help him score big for his team.
3. KL Rahul
Indian team’s star batsman KL Rahul has a tremendous ability to read the swing on any pitch, which can give stability to the Indian team in the middle overs of the match and also increase the score.
Top 3 England Batsmen To Watch At Headingley Cricket Ground
1. Joe Root
England’s experienced and explosive batsman Joe Root will be ready to take advantage of this home ground. His excellent batting technique can prove to be a big threat to the Indian team.
2. Ben Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes played a Brilliant innings of 135* against Australia in the 2019 Headingley Cricket Ground Test, his aggressive batting style and never-give-up attitude will help him turn the tide of this match.
3. Harry Brook
Harry Brook is an aggressive young batsman of the England team, he has the ability to dominate both fast bowlers and spin. He will help a lot in taking his team’s score forward.
