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The first Test between India and England in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was played at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20 to 24, 2025. It was the opening match of India’s five-Test tour of England and the first Test of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
England won the match by five wickets after successfully chasing 371 in the fourth innings. India posted 471 in their first innings and 364 in the second, while England replied with 465 before reaching 373/5 in the final innings. Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match after scoring 62 in the first innings and a match-winning 149 in England’s chase.
Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | England vs India, 1st Test |
| Series | Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Dates | June 20–24, 2025 |
| Toss | England won the toss and fielded |
| India 1st innings | 471 |
| England 1st innings | 465 |
| India 2nd innings | 364 |
| England 2nd innings | 373/5 |
| Result | England won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Ben Duckett |
| Series position | England led 1-0 |
The match was closely contested for most of the five days. India’s first-innings 471 gave them a strong platform, but England responded with 465. India then established a fourth-innings target of 371, only for England to complete the chase with five wickets still available.
Full Match Scorecard
First Innings Scorecard — India
India’s first innings was built around a century from captain Shubman Gill. He made 147 from 227 balls, while Rishabh Pant added 134 from 178 balls. Their partnership transformed India’s position after England had made early inroads.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 101 | 159 | 16 | 0 |
| KL Rahul | 42 | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Shubman Gill | 147 | 227 | 19 | 1 |
| Rishabh Pant | 134 | 178 | 12 | 6 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 12 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 24 | |||
| Total | 471 | 113 overs |
Gill’s 147 was the defining innings of India’s first effort. Pant’s 134 was almost as important because it came at a high scoring rate and included six sixes.
Together, the two innings gave India the bulk of its first-innings advantage.
England Bowling Figures — First Innings
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Josh Tongue | 20 | 86 | 4 |
| Ben Stokes | 20 | 66 | 4 |
| Brydon Carse | 18 | 111 | 1 |
| Chris Woakes | 20 | 81 | 1 |
| Shoaib Bashir | 27 | 120 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 8 | 7 | 0 |
Tongue and Stokes were England’s leading wicket-takers, collecting four wickets each. Stokes’ four wickets were particularly valuable because they included key Indian batters during England’s attempt to prevent the visitors from building an even larger total.
First Innings — England
England responded with 465, just six runs short of India’s first-innings total.
Ollie Pope was one of the important contributors, while England’s middle order ensured that the hosts remained within touching distance of India.
England’s 465 was crucial because it prevented India from taking a substantial first-innings lead.
The six-run difference between the teams meant the match remained almost completely balanced heading into India’s second innings. The published scorecard records England’s first innings as 465 from 100.4 overs.
Bowling Figures — India First Innings
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 22 | 3 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 22 | 4 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 16 | 1 |
| Shardul Thakur | 13 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 27.4 | 1 |
India’s pace attack was central to keeping England below 500.
Mohammed Siraj led the wicket-taking effort, while Jasprit Bumrah also made important breakthroughs.
Second Innings Scorecard — India
India’s second innings produced 364, giving England a target of 371.
Rishabh Pant again made a substantial contribution, while the lower order added enough runs to turn a small first-innings advantage into a competitive target.
India’s second innings was important because the visitors needed a large fourth-innings target after England had nearly matched their first-innings score.
The eventual target of 371 represented a significant chase in Test cricket, especially in the opening match of an overseas series.
England Bowling Figures — Second Innings
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Josh Tongue | 20 | 86 | 4 |
| Ben Stokes | 20 | 66 | 4 |
| Chris Woakes | 18 | 75 | 2 |
| Brydon Carse | 17 | 72 | 0 |
| Shoaib Bashir | 16 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 5 | — | 0 |
England’s attack kept taking wickets at crucial moments, preventing India from pushing the target beyond 400.
Second Innings — England
England needed 371 to win.
The chase became the decisive chapter of the match.
Ben Duckett led the way with 149, producing the most important innings of the contest. Joe Root also contributed, while England’s middle order completed the chase with five wickets remaining.
The official scorecard records England at 373/5 from 82 overs, giving the hosts a five-wicket victory.
Bowling Figures — India Second Innings
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 19 | 3 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 18 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 15 | 1 |
| Shardul Thakur | 12 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 18 | 0 |
Bumrah was India’s most effective bowler during England’s chase, but England’s batting depth meant that his wickets were not enough to prevent the hosts from reaching the target.
Fall of Wickets
India — First Innings
India lost wickets at several stages but recovered through major partnerships involving Gill and Pant.
| Wicket | Batter |
| 1st | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| 2nd | KL Rahul |
| 3rd | Sai Sudharsan |
| 4th | Shubman Gill |
| 5th | Rishabh Pant |
| 6th onward | Middle and lower order |
England — First Innings
England’s wickets fell progressively as India’s bowlers attempted to establish a first-innings lead.
The final score of 465 kept the difference to only six runs.
India — Second Innings
India’s second innings ended at 364, setting England 371 to win.
England — Second Innings
England lost five wickets during the chase but maintained enough control to complete the target.
The final wicket fell only after the result was effectively decided, with England reaching 373/5.
Match Result
England defeated India by five wickets.
India:
- 471 all out
- 364 all out
England:
- 465 all out
- 373/5
England therefore began the five-Test series with a 1-0 lead.
The victory also gave England an important psychological advantage because the hosts had successfully chased 371 after India had twice produced substantial totals.
Player of the Match
Ben Duckett — England
Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match.
His second-innings 149 was the defining performance of the contest. He had also contributed 62 in England’s first innings, meaning he scored 211 runs across the match.
His aggressive approach was particularly important during the chase because England needed to maintain a high scoring rate while avoiding a collapse.
Key Moments
India’s 471
India’s first-innings total appeared strong after Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant produced centuries.
Gill’s 147 and Pant’s 134 gave India a major platform.
England stays within six runs
England’s 465 meant the hosts conceded only a six-run deficit.
That kept the match almost completely even after the first innings.
India’s second-innings 364
India eventually set England a target of 371.
The score was large enough to create pressure but not so large that England’s aggressive batting philosophy was forced into an excessively defensive approach.
Duckett’s 149
Duckett’s century changed the complexion of the chase.
His 149 became the central innings of England’s successful fourth-innings pursuit.
England completes the chase
England reached 373/5 in 82 overs.
The five-wicket victory gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series.
Match Highlights
The match produced several standout statistical performances:
- India scored 471 in the first innings.
- Shubman Gill made 147.
- Rishabh Pant scored 134 in India’s first innings.
- England responded with 465.
- India made 364 in the second innings.
- England successfully chased 371.
- Ben Duckett scored 149 in the chase.
- England finished on 373/5.
- England won by five wickets.
- Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match.
Records and Statistical Significance
England’s successful chase
The 371 target was one of the notable fourth-innings chases in England’s recent Test history.
It also continued a trend that had already been visible in the previous India-England Test series. England had chased 378 against India at Edgbaston in 2022.
Gill’s captaincy debut
Shubman Gill was leading India in a Test series for the first time.
His 147 was therefore particularly significant, combining a major personal batting performance with his new leadership role.
Pant’s century
Rishabh Pant’s 134 added another major overseas Test innings to his record.
His aggressive batting helped India recover after England’s bowlers had created pressure.
Duckett’s match-winning contribution
Duckett’s combined 211 runs across the two innings demonstrated his importance to England’s victory.
His 149 in the chase was the highest score of the match.
Match Statistics at a Glance
| Statistic | India | England |
| 1st innings | 471 | 465 |
| 2nd innings | 364 | 373/5 |
| Highest individual score | Shubman Gill, 147 | Ben Duckett, 149 |
| Result | Lost | Won |
| Winning margin | — | 5 wickets |
| Series position | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Where This Match Fits in the India-England Timeline
The Headingley Test was the latest first-Test meeting between the teams in the men’s five-Test series that began in June 2025.
The result was significant because England immediately took the lead, but India later recovered during the series.
The five-Test contest eventually ended 2-2, with India winning the fifth Test at The Oval by six runs.
Therefore, although England won this opening match, the final series result was a draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who won the first Test between India and England in 2025?
England won the first Test by five wickets at Headingley, Leeds. England chased India’s target of 371 and finished on 373/5.
2. What was India’s score in the first Test against England?
India scored 471 in the first innings and 364 in the second innings. England scored 465 and 373/5.
3. Who was Player of the Match in the first India vs England Test?
Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match after making 62 in England’s first innings and 149 in the successful fourth-innings chase.
4. Who scored a century for India in the first Test?
Shubman Gill scored 147 in India’s first innings, while Rishabh Pant made 134. Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored 101.
5. Was there an India vs England first Test in 2026?
No men’s Test between India and England was played in 2026. The teams’ 2026 men’s tour consisted of five T20Is and three ODIs. Therefore, for a current 2026 article specifically targeting the “1st Test” scorecard, the relevant completed match is the first Test of the 2025 series at Headingley.
Conclusion
The first India-England Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy produced an outstanding contest at Headingley. India scored 471 and 364, England made 465 and then successfully chased 371 to finish on 373/5.
Shubman Gill’s 147 and Rishabh Pant’s 134 gave India two major first-innings performances, but Ben Duckett’s 149 ultimately proved decisive. England’s five-wicket victory gave the hosts a 1-0 series lead.
For 2026 search intent, it is important to identify this correctly: there was no India-England men’s Test in 2026. The latest first Test remains the Headingley match from June 2025, while the latest men’s India-England international matches took place in the 2026 white-ball tour.