England pulled off a memorable win in the 1st Test against India at Headingley, played from June 20 to 24, 2025, by 5 wickets. Chasing a challenging target of 371 runs, the English side showed remarkable resilience and skill, reaching 373/5 in 82 overs.
- India amassed a total of 835 runs across both innings, featuring centuries from five Indian batsmen—a first in Test history for a losing side
- England’s chase ranks as their 10th‑highest successful Test run chase, and the second‑highest ever in England
- The result gives England a 1–0 lead in the five‑match Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series
Scorecard Snapshot
| Innings | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | India | 471 (Shubman Gill 147, Pant 134, jaiswal 101) |
| England | 465 (Pope 106, brook 99) | |
| 2nd | India | 364 (Rahul 137, Pant 118) |
| 4th (Chase) | England | 373/5 – won by 5 wickets |
🥇 Standout Performers while chasing
- Ben Duckett: 149 runs in a breathtaking final‑day knock
- Zak Crawley: Scored 65, contributing to an opening stand of 188
- Joe Root (53)
England defied a massive target with an aggressive “Bazball” chase capped by Duckett’s 149, Root’s calm innings, and Smith’s finishers. Despite a historic batting display from India, they faltered in field, allowing England to snatch victory.
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