The 2027 World Test (WTC) world championship cycle is exciting while England and India compete in the first test of the five game series in Headingley, Leeds, from June 20 to June 24. With a fresh Indian test team led by Shubman Gill, and a strong English team led by Ben Stokes, both sides will be crucial in the series.
Presentation of correspondence:
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Correspond: England vs India, 1st test
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Place: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
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Date and time: June 20 to 24, 2025 | 7:15 p.m.
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Broadcast: Sony Sports Network and Jiocinema / Disney + Hotstar
Weather and pitching conditions
Pitch report:
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Average score of the first rounds: 298
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The matches won the 1st striker: 29
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The matches won in the 2nd stick: 36
Headingley’s field often offers early movement for Pacers, especially under covered conditions. However, as the game progresses, the striker becomes easier. Winning the draw and the bowling alley at first could be a wise decision.
Weather forecasts:
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Temperature: 29 ° C
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Probability of rain: 10%
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Humidity: 40%
The conditions should remain dry and moderately humid, ideal for an uninterrupted game and a good competition between the bat and the ball.
Eng vs Ind in head (tests)
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Games played: 136
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England wins: 51
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India wins: 35
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Tire: 50
England holds the upper hand historically, but India has improved considerably in conditions abroad in recent years, which makes them tremendous challengers.
Probable player 11
India (Ind):
1. KL Rahul, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Karun Nair, 4. Shubman Gill (C), 5. Rishabh Pant (WK), 6. Dhruv Jurel, 7. Nitish Reddy, 8. Ravira will Jadeja, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10.
England (Eng):
1. Ben Duckett, 2. Zak Crawley, 3. Ollie Pope, 4. Joe Root, 5. Harry Brook (VC), 6. Ben Stokes (C), 7. Jamie Smith (WK), 8. Chris Woakes, 9. Brydon Carse, 10. Josh Tongue, 11.
Key players to watch
India:
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Shubman Gill: At the head of the team, its shape and decision -making will be crucial.
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Rishabh Pant: Back on the side, the work of striker and pant gloves can change the situation.
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Jasprit Bumrah: Should lead the rhythm attack and exploit the user -friendly conditions.
England:
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Joe Root: A rock in the programming of the England striker with experience and consistency.
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Ben Stokes: As a captain and versatile, his role with Bat and Ball will be essential.
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Chris Woakes: The conditions are perfectly suitable for its sewing bowling alley; Maybe a handful with the new ball.
Match prediction – Who will win the 1st test?
India is heading for this test with a new generation of players, some of which lack experience in English conditions. However, the presence of impactful players like Bumrah, Jadeja and Pant gives them a chance to fight.
On the other hand, England is more installed with a balanced side and a greater experience at home. Given the history of height, recent performance and familiarity with conditions:
Planned winner: England
They are slightly in advance due to home advantage, a more stable range and better adaptation to Headingley conditions. However, if the young cannons of India click, it could go down over.