IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: 1st Test, 2025 – Fantasy Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, key fantasy picks, weather and pitch reports, and Dream11 team suggestions

The much-awaited India vs England five-match Test series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (ATT) kicks off on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. This is not just the beginning of a Test series — it’s the dawn of a new era for Indian cricket, as Shubman Gill leads the team in red-ball cricket for the first time after the retirements of legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

For England, Ben Stokes and his men return to home conditions with momentum and depth, banking on their aggressive ‘BazBall’ approach. This match also marks the start of the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, making it a vital contest for both sides.

Also Read: India vs England Test Series: India’s 18 Men’s Squad Analysis

IND vs ENG Match Details

• Match: India vs England, 1st Test, India Tour of England 2025
• Dates: June 20–24, 2025
• Time: 03:30 PM IST | 10:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM LOCAL
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

IND vs ENG Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches Played: 136
• England Wins: 51
• India Wins: 35
• Drawn: 50

England holds a historical advantage, but the gap has narrowed over the past decade.

IND vs ENG Weather Forecast

• Conditions: Overcast for most days
• Rain Expected: Light rain on Day 2 & 3
• Temperature Range: 26°C to 29°C
• Humidity: 50–60%

Swing bowlers will benefit early in the match with overhead moisture and seam movement.

Headingley Pitch Report

• Nature: Green-top, seam-friendly wicket
• Ideal for: Fast bowlers early on; spinners may come into play on Day 4 & 5
• Chasing Advantage: Teams batting second have won 36 times here, including 4 of the last 6 Tests

Bowling first is usually a smart move at Headingley. Expect swing, bounce, and uneven behavior as the match progresses.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Hot Picks

England Picks

• Joe Root: 979 runs in his last 10 Tests; a must-have in any Dream11 team
• Harry Brook: 961 runs at a strike rate of 88.90; perfect for aggressive starts
• Shoaib Bashir: 32 wickets in 10 Tests; ideal pick for long-format fantasy contests
• Brydon Carse: Seam-bowling threat on a green pitch

India Picks

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: 770 runs in 10 matches; aggressive top-order left-hander
• Jasprit Bumrah: 46 wickets in his last 9 matches; pitch conditions suit him
• Rishabh Pant: 677 runs in last 10 Tests; has scored two Test centuries in England
• Ravindra Jadeja: All-rounder with batting stability and wicket-taking ability

Also Read: IND vs ENG: Bumrah clarifies his reasons for not accepting India’s Test captaincy

IND vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

England (Confirmed):

1. Zak Crawley
2. Ben Duckett
3. Ollie Pope
4. Joe Root
5. Harry Brook
6. Ben Stokes (C)
7. Jamie Smith (wk)
8. Chris Woakes
9. Brydon Carse
10. Josh Tongue
11. Shoaib Bashir

India (Probable):

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. KL Rahul
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Shubman Gill (C)
5. Rishabh Pant (wk)
6. Karun Nair
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Prasidh Krishna

IND vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Teams

🔹 IND vs ENG Dream11 Team 1 – Safe (Small League)

Wicketkeeper:

• Rishabh Pant

Batters:

• Joe Root
• Harry Brook
• Shubman Gill
• Yashasvi Jaiswal

All-rounders:

• Ravindra Jadeja (VC)
• Ben Stokes (C)

Bowlers:

• Jasprit Bumrah
• Shoaib Bashir
• Brydon Carse
• Chris Woakes

🧠 Captain: Ben Stokes
⚡ Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja

🔸 IND vs ENG Dream11 Team 2 – Risky (Grand League)

Wicketkeeper:

• Rishabh Pant

Batters:

• Joe Root (VC)
• Sai Sudharsan
• Harry Brook
• KL Rahul

All-rounders:

• Ravindra Jadeja
• Ben Stokes

Bowlers:

• Jasprit Bumrah (C)
• Mohammed Siraj
• Shoaib Bashir
• Chris Woakes

🧠 Captain: Jasprit Bumrah
⚡ Vice-Captain: Joe Root

IND vs ENG Dream 11 Match Prediction

England are favorites due to home advantage, superior seam attack, and continuity in leadership. India, however, will be unpredictable with young energy and fearless intent under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.

Prediction: England to win the 1st Test, but expect a close contest if India’s top order clicks.

💡 Final Thoughts

The IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction for the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy offers plenty of fantasy value. Look for form players, pitch-suited bowlers, and long-format consistency. With multiple captaincy options and a new-look Indian team, this Test could set the tone for the rest of the series.