The highly anticipated five-match Test series between India and England is set to begin on June 20th, and cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the first match. The match will be played at Headingley (Leeds), England.
Sports News: The first match of the much-awaited five-match Test series between India and England is commencing on June 20th, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. Both teams are rigorously preparing for this encounter. While England has already announced its playing eleven, tremendous excitement is palpable among Indian cricket fans.
If you're planning to watch this match, it's crucial to know the match start time, toss time, lunch and tea break timings, and the expected match conclusion time. Let's outline the complete schedule for this match.
Match Start Time?
The India vs. England first Test match will begin at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The toss will precede the match at 3:00 PM IST, where both team captains will take the field and decide whether to bat or bowl first. A Test match consists of three sessions—the first session, the second session (after lunch), and the third session (after tea).
First Session
- Start: 3:30 PM IST
- End: 5:30 PM IST
- Duration: 2 hours
- Followed by a 40-minute lunch break.
Second Session
- Start: 6:10 PM IST
- End: 8:10 PM IST
- Duration: 2 hours
- Followed by a 20-minute tea break.
Third Session
- Start: 8:30 PM IST
- End: 10:30 PM IST
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weather permitting and barring any unforeseen interruptions, a total of 90 overs will be bowled throughout the day.
Weather Forecast?
Any cricket match played in England can be affected by the weather. The weather in Headingley, Leeds, is notoriously unpredictable. The meteorological department has predicted a slight chance of rain for the first Test, though it's not expected to be significant. Light showers are possible on the first and third days, but prolonged interruptions to the match are not anticipated.
