The much-awaited five-match Test series between India and England begins on Thursday, June 20, at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. The opening Test of the Tendulkar Anderson Trophy marks the start of the ICC World Test Championship 2025- 27 campaign for both sides. The match begins at 3:00 PM IST, with the toss at 2:30 PM IST, good timing for fans in India. Shubman Gill takes charge of the India Team, while Ben Stokes continues to lead England. Both captains will look to start the series on a strong note.
BCCI shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) and posted, ‘We are set for the series opener.’ Fans are excited as India and England begin their World Test Championship 2025-27 at Headingley.
We are set for the series opener 👌 👌#TeamIndia | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/xAbVDUsUdp
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 20, 2025
When and Where to Watch India vs England
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs England Test series live on the Sony Sports Network. The matches will be broadcast across Sony Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, 3 HD, 4, 4 HD, 5, and 5 HD. For online viewers, live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app.
Before the match, both teams will observe a minute’s silence and wear black armbands in honour of the victims of the Air India crash, a respectful gesture that goes beyond the game.
