ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st test, England vs India test series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st test of the England vs India test series 2025 between ENG vs IND to be played in Leeds.

The highly anticipated five-match test series between England and India for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (ATT) is all set to kick off with the first test, which will be played from Friday, June 20. The game will be played at Headingley, Leeds.

This will mark the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket as Shubman Gill will begin his stint as India’s test captain. Moreover, this will be India’s first test series following retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

On the other hand, Ben Stokes and his men are ready to challenge the new-look Indian team. This is the first series for both teams in the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, and they will be looking to start this with a win.

ENG vs IND: Match Details

Match: England (ENG) vs India (IND), 1st test, England vs India test series 2025

Match Date: June 20 – 24, 2024 (Friday-Tuesday)

Time: 03:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

ENG vs IND: Head-to-Head: ENG (51) – IND (35)

A total of 136 games have been played between England and India so far. England are leading with 51 wins as compared to 35 for India, while 50 games have been drawn.

ENG vs IND: Weather Report

The forecast for the next five days in Leeds suggests overcast conditions with light rain on the second and third days of the test. The temperature is likely to hover between 26 and 29° C with average humidity between 50 and 60 percent.

ENG vs IND: Pitch Report

As seen from some visuals of the pitch for the first test, it is likely to be seamer-friendly. A green top is prepared for the first game, which is expected to produce swing and movement. Adding to that, overcast conditions will also make it a perfect condition for bowling side. It will be a challenge for both sides, but as the history suggests, bowling first in Leeds has a better win ratio.

ENG vs IND: Predicted XIs:

England (announced): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs IND Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant

Batters: Joe Root, KL Rahul, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Sai Sudharsan

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Woakes, Shoaib Bashir

Captain First-Choice: Ben Stokes || Captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Yashasvi Jasiwal

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs IND Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant

Batters: Joe Root, KL Rahul, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Shubman Gill

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse

Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Shubman gill

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Yashasvi Jaiswal || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Harry Brook

ENG vs IND: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

India are going through a transition period in test cricket and have a lot of answers to find. Meanwhile, England are home to very dangerous opposition. Their ultra-aggressive approach has put the opposition teams under pressure, and they have a settled playing XI. Hence, we back England to win the first test.

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