India vs England Headingley Test: Weather, streaming & key info you need to know

IANS June 18, 2025 345 views

India is set to challenge England in the first Test at Headingley, aiming for their first win on English soil since 2007. Shubman Gill leads the team against a backdrop of historical challenges at this venue. The weather will play a crucial role, with hot conditions on Day 1, overcast skies on Day 3, and potential rain in the final days. Fans can catch the action live on Sony Sports Network and JioHotstar.

"The wicket will offer early seam and bounce on Day 1." - Richard Robinson
Leeds, June 18: With India set to begin the daunting challenge of attempting to emerge victorious on English soil for the first time since 2007, the Shubman Gill-led side will be taking on hosts England in the first Test at the Headingley Cricket Ground.

Key Points

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India seeks first win in England since 2007

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Headingley Test offers early seam and bounce

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Overcast conditions expected on third day

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Streaming on Sony Sports Network and JioHotstar

As per Accuweather, the opening day of the Test on Friday will be the hottest of the five days, with the temperature expected to rise to 30 degrees Celsius. Although the temperature will remain pretty much the same on Saturday, strong winds will be coming in from the South direction at a speed of 17 kilometres per hour.

Sunday will be an eventful day on the pitch with overcast conditions expected to shadow Leeds, with a cloud cover percentage of 91%. Strong wind gusts of 54 km/hr are expected.

The temperature will fall to 21 and 23 degrees on Day 4 and Day 5, with a 25 percent chance of precipitation predicted for both days.

In 22 games since Brendon McCullum was appointed the head coach in 2022, the team that opted to field first have won on nine out of 15 occasions, while the six attempts of electing to bat first have resulted in losses.

Leeds usually accommodates a mid-series Test, but with the opening game scheduled to be played at the venue, Richard Robinson, Head Groundsman at Leeds, spoke with Cricinfo and revealed the wicket will offer early seam and bounce on Day 1 before potentially flattening, offering something for the batters.

India made their debut at this venue back in 1952, suffering a defeat by seven wickets. Since then, they've featured in seven games at this ground, managing to emerge victorious only twice, with one match finishing in a draw. The team's two victories at the venue came under the captaincy of Kapil Dev in 1986 and Sourav Ganguly in 2002. Their most recent appearance was in 2021 during Virat Kohli's tenure as captain, which ended in a crushing loss by an innings and 76 runs.

Where will the India vs England first Test be played?

India vs England first Test will be played at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.

When will the India vs England first Test begin?

The first Test between India and England will begin on Friday, June 20. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.

Where to watch the India vs England first Test?

India vs England first Test will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network, while the live stream will be available on JioHotstar.

Reader Comments

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Arjun P.
Excited for this series! Our batsmen need to step up against England's swing bowling. The weather conditions seem challenging but if we can survive the first session, we can post a big total. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #BleedBlue
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Priya K.
The stats are worrying - only 2 wins in 7 matches at Headingley. But this young team has potential! Hope Gill leads from the front. Also, why are we still playing Tests during England's rainy season? 😅
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Rahul S.
That 2021 loss still hurts! But this time our bowling attack looks more balanced with Bumrah, Siraj and Shami. The overcast conditions on Sunday could be perfect for our pacers. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Sneha M.
Good analysis of the pitch conditions. I think we should bat first if we win the toss - our batsmen need to show they can handle pressure. Also, 3:30 PM IST start means I'll be working from home that afternoon 😉
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Vikram D.
Honestly, our team selection could be better. Why no proper spinner in the squad for English conditions? The weather forecast shows overcast conditions, but we need variety in bowling. Hope the management knows what they're doing.
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Neha T.
Kapil Dev's 1986 win was legendary! Hoping Gill can create his own history. The temperature drop on Days 4-5 might help our bowlers if the match goes that far. Setting my alarm for 3:30 PM - cricket over sleep anyday! 😴➡️🏏

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