By Chirag - Jun 20, 2025 09:13 AM
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 kicks off with a thrilling Test clash between England and India at Headingley, Leeds on June 20. India begins its new World Test Championship campaign under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, while Ben Stokes leads an England side aiming to dominate at home. Both teams have fresh faces and plenty to prove as they begin this five-match series.
Historically, Headingley offers a good balance between bat and ball. Early in the match, seam bowlers could get considerable movement, but the pitch tends to settle by Day 2 and 3, aiding the batters. Spinners typically come into play later, especially if the sun dries the surface.
The weather at Headingley is expected to be mostly cloudy and warm over the first three days, aiding swing bowlers early. However, sunny conditions are forecast for Days 4 and 5, which may help spinners and batting sides trying to post or chase big totals.
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England enjoys a superior record in Test match history, especially at home, but India has shown significant improvement in overseas conditions in recent years.
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. KL Rahul, 3. Karun Nair, 4. Shubman Gill (C), 5. Rishabh Pant (WK), 6. Dhruv Jurel, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Prasidh Krishna / Akash Deep
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. Josh Tongue, 10. Brydon Carse, 11. Shoaib Bashir
With a mix of fresh faces and proven performers, both teams bring an exciting blend of talent. India has a potent pace attack with Bumrah and Siraj, while England's batting depth and familiarity with conditions give them a slight upper hand.
AI Predicts: England Slight Favorites
Though the match is expected to be closely contested, the AI predicts England to edge ahead in the opening Test, primarily due to their experience at home and India’s transitional phase with a new captain.
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