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The first Test between India and England in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was played at Headingley in Leeds from June 20 to June 24, 2025. England won the match by five wickets after successfully chasing 371 on the final day.
Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match after scoring 149 in England’s second innings. India produced strong batting performances in both innings, with Shubman Gill scoring 147 and Rishabh Pant making 134 in the first innings.
KL Rahul then scored 137 in the second innings, while Pant added another century with 118. England’s successful chase was led by Duckett’s 149 and Joe Root’s unbeaten 53.
Match Details
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | 1st Test |
| Series | Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 |
| Teams | India vs England |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Date | June 20–24, 2025 |
| Toss | England won and elected to field |
| Result | England won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Ben Duckett |
| Series Score | England led 1–0 |
The match was the opening Test of India’s five-match tour of England in 2025. It was also Shubman Gill’s first Test as India’s full-time captain.
Match Scorecard
| Innings | Team | Score |
| 1st Innings | India | 471 all out |
| 1st Innings | England | 465 all out |
| 2nd Innings | India | 364 all out |
| 2nd Innings | England | 373/5 |
| Result | England | Won by 5 wickets |
India scored 471 in their first innings before England replied with 465. India then made 364 in the second innings, setting England a target of 371.
England reached 373/5 in 82 overs to complete the successful chase.
India 1st Innings Scorecard
India’s first innings was built around centuries from Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The three batters helped India post 471 runs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 101 | 159 | 16 | 1 | 63.52 |
| KL Rahul | 42 | 78 | 8 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shubman Gill | 147 | 227 | 19 | 1 | 64.76 |
| Rishabh Pant | 134 | 178 | 12 | 6 | 75.28 |
| Karun Nair | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Shardul Thakur | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Total | 471 | 113 overs |
Gill’s 147 was India’s highest score of the first innings. Pant’s 134 was another major contribution and included six sixes.
Jaiswal also completed an impressive century, giving India three centurions in the innings.
England 1st Innings Scorecard
England responded strongly with 465 runs, finishing just six runs behind India’s first-innings total.
Ollie Pope scored 106, while Ben Duckett made 62. Zak Crawley also contributed 65 at the top of the order.
| Batter | Runs |
| Zak Crawley | 65 |
| Ben Duckett | 62 |
| Ollie Pope | 106 |
| Joe Root | 28 |
| Harry Brook | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 20 |
| Jamie Smith | 40 |
| Chris Woakes | 6 |
| Josh Tongue | 7 |
| Brydon Carse | 20 |
| Shoaib Bashir | 0 |
| Total | 465 |
England’s 465 kept the match closely balanced after the first innings.
India’s Bowling in England’s 1st Innings
India used five bowlers during England’s first innings.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 24.4 | 83 | 3 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 20 | 122 | 4 |
| Shardul Thakur | 12 | 53 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 25 | 111 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 19 | 80 | 2 |
Mohammed Siraj took four wickets, making him India’s leading wicket-taker in England’s first innings.
Jasprit Bumrah added three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna claimed two and Ravindra Jadeja took one.
India 2nd Innings Scorecard
India’s second innings featured another outstanding performance from Rishabh Pant and a major century from KL Rahul.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| KL Rahul | 137 | 247 | 18 | 0 | 55.47 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 30 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Shubman Gill | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rishabh Pant | 118 | 140 | 15 | 3 | 84.29 |
| Karun Nair | 20 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 37.04 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 25* | 40 | 2 | 1 | 62.50 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 364 | 96 overs |
KL Rahul’s 137 was the highest score of India’s second innings. Pant followed his first-innings century with another hundred, scoring 118.
Pant finished the match with 252 runs across the two innings.
England 2nd Innings Scorecard
England needed 371 runs to win the Test and successfully reached the target at 373/5.
Ben Duckett produced the defining innings of the chase, scoring 149 from 170 balls. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 53, while Jamie Smith finished unbeaten on 44.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Zak Crawley | 65 | 126 | 7 | 0 | 51.59 |
| Ben Duckett | 149 | 170 | 21 | 1 | 87.65 |
| Ollie Pope | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Joe Root | 53* | 84 | 6 | 0 | 63.10 |
| Harry Brook | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ben Stokes | 33 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 64.71 |
| Jamie Smith | 44* | 55 | 4 | 2 | 80.00 |
| Total | 373/5 | 82 overs |
Duckett’s 149 was the highest individual score of the match and provided the foundation for England’s successful fourth-innings chase.
Joe Root and Jamie Smith remained at the crease when England completed the chase.
India’s Bowling in England’s 2nd Innings
India’s bowlers took five wickets but could not prevent England from reaching the target.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 19 | 57 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 51 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 24 | 104 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 15 | 92 | 2 |
| Shardul Thakur | 10 | 51 | 2 |
Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur each took two wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed one.
Despite the wickets, England maintained control of the chase and reached the target with five wickets remaining.
Top Performers
The match featured several major performances from both teams.
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Ben Duckett | England | 149 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 147 |
| Rishabh Pant | India | 134 & 118 |
| KL Rahul | India | 137 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 101 |
| Ollie Pope | England | 106 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 3 wickets |
| Mohammed Siraj | India | 4 wickets |
Ben Duckett’s 149 was the defining innings because it came during England’s successful fourth-innings chase.
Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Debut
The Headingley Test was significant for Shubman Gill because it marked his first Test match as India’s full-time captain.
Gill made an immediate impact with the bat, scoring 147 in India’s first innings.
His century helped India reach 471 and gave him a strong individual start to his captaincy tenure.
Rishabh Pant’s Two Centuries
Rishabh Pant was one of India’s most important performers throughout the Test.
He scored 134 in the first innings and followed it with 118 in the second innings.
Across the match, Pant scored 252 runs, making him one of India’s leading contributors despite the team’s defeat.
Ben Duckett’s Match-Winning Innings
Ben Duckett’s 149 was the standout performance of England’s successful chase.
He faced 170 deliveries and hit 21 fours and one six. His aggressive approach helped England maintain the required scoring rate while building a strong foundation.
Duckett’s innings ultimately earned him the Player of the Match award.
Match Result
England defeated India by five wickets at Headingley.
India scored 471 and 364 in their two innings, while England scored 465 and 373/5.
England therefore chased a target of 371 and took a 1–0 lead in the five-match series.
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
| India | 471 | 364 | Lost |
| England | 465 | 373/5 | Won by 5 wickets |
Key Statistics
The Test produced several notable statistical performances.
India had three centurions in the first innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. In the second innings, KL Rahul and Pant both reached three figures.
Pant was India’s standout batter across the match with scores of 134 and 118. Gill’s 147 was India’s highest first-innings score, while Duckett’s 149 was the highest individual score of the Test.
Conclusion
The first Test between India and England at Headingley produced a high-scoring and closely contested match. India made 471 in the first innings and 364 in the second, while England responded with 465 before successfully chasing 371.
Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul delivered major batting performances for India, while Ben Duckett’s 149 proved decisive for England.
England’s five-wicket victory gave them a 1–0 lead in the five-match series and made the Headingley Test an important opening chapter in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the India vs England 1st Test in 2025?
England defeated India by five wickets at Headingley, Leeds. England successfully chased 371 and finished on 373/5 in the fourth innings.
What was India’s score in the 1st Test against England?
India scored 471 all out in the first innings and 364 all out in the second innings.
Who scored the most runs in the India vs England 1st Test?
Ben Duckett scored the most runs in the match, making 149 in England’s second innings. Shubman Gill was India’s highest scorer with 147 in the first innings.
Who was Player of the Match?
Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match for his 149 during England’s successful fourth-innings chase.
Where was the India vs England 1st Test played?
The first Test was played at Headingley in Leeds, England, from June 20 to June 24, 2025.
