India Vs England 1st Test Overview
Here’s the overview of 1st Test Match Between India and England played at Headingley Between 20 June 2025 to 24 June 2025
The newly renamed Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy marked its debut in this Test series, taking over from the Pataudi Trophy for England-India matches played in England.
Match Result:
England Won by 5 Wickets Chased the massive target of 371. In test Cricket History their second highest Successful Chase
Key Performances in the Match
India put up strong totals in both innings, scoring 471 in the first and 364 in the second. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant all struck brilliant centuries, with Pant notching twin hundreds across the match. Despite these dominant performances, India fell short in the end.
England responded with 465 in their first innings before chasing down the target with 373/5 in the second. Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match for his career-best 149 in the final innings, setting the tone for the victory. The chase was expertly finished by Joe Root (unbeaten 53) and Jamie Smith (unbeaten 44), with Smith sealing the win in style—hammering back-to-back sixes off Jadeja.
What was the result of the 1st Test between India and England?
England won by 5 wickets, chasing down a massive target of 371—the second-highest successful chase in Test cricket history.
Where and when was the match played?
The Test was held at Headingley, Leeds, from 20th to 24th June 2025.
What is the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?
It’s the newly renamed trophy for England-India Test matches played in England, replacing the Pataudi Trophy. This series marked its debut.
How did India perform in the match?
First innings: 471 (Centuries by Jaiswal, Gill, Rahul, Pant)
Second innings: 364 (Pant scored another hundred)
Who were the standout performers for England?
Ben Duckett: Player of the Match for his career-best 149 in the final innings.
Joe Root & Jamie Smith: Finished the chase with unbeaten fifties—Smith hit back-to-back sixes off Jadeja to win.
How significant was England’s chase of 371?
It’s the second-highest successful run chase in Test history, showcasing England’s aggressive approach.
Why did India lose despite scoring big
Despite four centuries, India’s bowling couldn’t contain England’s batting onslaught in the fourth innings, especially Duckett’s explosive knock.
When Is the next Match and Venue
The second Test will begin on [2nd July] at [Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham].