As the curtain falls on the enthralling India tour of England 2025, cricket fans around the globe gear up for the fifth and final Test match, scheduled from July 31 to August 4 at The Kennington Oval, London. With England leading the series 2-1, this Test carries high stakes for Team India—not just to level the series, but to end their Oval drought on a winning note. India and England are going to clash in India Vs England 5th Test: The Oval from July 31 to August 4, 2025
Key Records & Performances India Vs England Test Series 2025
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Shubman Gill: First player to score 4 centuries as debut Test captain in a series
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Ravindra Jadeja: First Indian & 3rd visiting player with 1000+ runs & 30+ wickets in England
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Most Centuries in England Home Series: 18 and counting
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India’s 11 Centuries = joint-most in a Test series
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England’s 669/10 in 4th Test = 5th highest ever by them
Key Absentees
- Ben Stokes: Ruled out of India Vs England 5th Test at Oval due to a right shoulder injury, a significant blow for England.
- Rishabh Pant: Ruled out of India Vs England 5th Test at Oval due to a fractured toe, Dhruv Jurel is expected to take over wicket-keeping duties.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Likely to be rested at India Vs England 5th Test at Oval for workload management, creating opportunities for bowlers like Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh.
🏟️ India’s History at The Oval
India has had a mixed history at The Oval. Out of 14 matches played against England, the numbers read:
| Result | Matches |
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| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 7 |
📊 Oval Test Venue Snapshot
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Total Tests Hosted: 112
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Batting 1st Win: 42 matches
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Bowling 1st Win: 30 matches
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Drawn Matches: 37
Average Innings Scores
| Innings | Avg. Score |
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| 1st | 338 |
| 2nd | 300 |
| 3rd | 237 |
| 4th | 156 |
📅 India vs England 2025 Series Results So Far
| Test | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Leeds | England | 5 wickets |
| 2nd | Birmingham | India | 336 runs |
| 3rd | Lord’s | England | 22 runs |
| 4th | Manchester | – | Draw |
| 5th | The Oval | – | Scheduled |
🧢 India’s Probable Playing XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Left-Hand Opener |
| KL Rahul | Right-Hand Opener |
| Sai Sudharsan | No. 3, Left-Hand Bat |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Captain, Right-Hand Bat |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Keeper, Right-Hand Bat |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Left-arm Chinaman Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Right-arm Fast-Medium Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm Medium-Fast Bowler |
📊 India Players Test Career Stats (As of July 30, 2025)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s | HS | Wickets | Bowl Avg | 5WI |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 23 | 2031 | 50.77 | – | 214 | 0 | – | 0 |
| KL Rahul | 62 | 3436 | 36.00 | – | 137 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 2 | 91 | 22.75 | 0 | 61 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 36 | 2615 | 42.17 | 9 | 269 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 4 | 202 | 40.40 | 0 | 90 | – | – | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 84 | 3824 | 37.86 | – | 175* | 330 | 25.06 | – |
| Washington Sundar | 12 | 673 | – | 1 | 101* | 32 | 27.88 | – |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 13 | 199 | 13.27 | 0 | 40 | 56 | 22.16 | 4 |
| Akash Deep | 9 | – | – | 0 | – | 26 | 32.19 | 1 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 40 | 151 | 5.03 | 0 | 16* | 114 | 31.84 | 4 |
| Arshdeep Singh | – | – | – | 0 | – | – | – | – |
🌎 India Players Stats vs England (As of July 30, 2025)
| Player | Matches vs ENG | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s | HS | Wickets vs ENG | Bowl Avg | 5WI |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 9 | 1003 | 66.86 | 3 | 214 | 0 | – | 0 |
| KL Rahul | 17 | – | 45.81 | – | 137* | 0 | – | 0 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 2 | 91 | 22.75 | 0 | 61 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 4 | 722 | 90.00 | 4 | 269 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 4 | 190 | 63.33 | 0 | 90 | – | – | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | – | 1000+ | – | 9 | 175* | 34 | – | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 3 | 205 | 51.25 | 1 | 101* | 7 | 35.85 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 6 | – | – | – | 40 | 21 | 22.28 | 1 |
| Akash Deep | 2 | – | – | – | – | 10 | – | 1 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | – | – | – | 16* | 14 | 39.71 | 1 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 1 | – | – | 0 | – | 1 | – | 0 |
🏴 England Players Test Career Stats
| Player | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | Wickets |
| Zak Crawley | 58 | 3235 | 31.4 | 5/18 | – |
| Ben Duckett | 37 | 2775 | 42.59 | 6/15 | – |
| Ollie Pope (c) | 60 | 3558 | 35.58 | 9/16 | – |
| Joe Root | 157 | 13409 | 51.17 | 38/66 | – |
| Harry Brook | 27 | 2619 | 59.52 | 9/12 | – |
| Jacob Bethell | 3 | 260 | 52 | 0/1 | 2 |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | 14 | 1065 | 53 | 1/7 | – |
| Chris Woakes | 57 | 1970 | 26.27 | 1/7 | 181 |
| Gus Atkinson | 7 | – | – | – | 37 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | – | – | – | 5 |
| Josh Tongue | 2 | – | – | – | 12 |
📊 England Players Stats vs India
| Player | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | Wickets | Bowl Avg | Best |
| Zak Crawley | 13 | 774 | 30.96 | 0/2 | – | – | – |
| Ben Duckett | 11 | 726 | 36.3 | 1/2 | – | – | – |
| Ollie Pope (c) | 17 | 872 | 27.25 | 2/2 | – | – | – |
| Joe Root | 30 | 2846 | 58.08 | 10/6 | – | – | – |
| Harry Brook | 4 | 317 | 45.29 | 1/1 | – | – | – |
| Jacob Bethell | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | 4 | 424 | 84.80 | 1/2 | – | – | – |
| Chris Woakes | 11 | – | – | 1/7 | 34 | 26.27 | 4/55 |
| Gus Atkinson | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | – | – |
| Jamie Overton | 1 | 97 | – | 0/0 | 2 | – | 2/61 |
| Josh Tongue | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0/0 | 11 | 33.64 | 4/86 |
⚠️ What to Watch For India Vs England 5th Test at Oval
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After India Vs England 5th Test, Can India level the series 2-2?
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Will Gill continue his red-hot form as skipper in India Vs England 5th Test?
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Will England defend their Oval fortress again in India Vs England 5th Test?
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Could India Vs England 5th Test be another classic Test match?
🏁 Final Thoughts on India Vs England 5th Test
The India Vs England 5th Test at The Oval isn’t just another game—it’s the final exam in a series filled with brilliance, tension, and historical milestones. Whether it ends in a comeback or consolidation, it promises five days of top-class red-ball cricket.
❓ FAQ
Q: Has India ever won in England?
Yes, India won their first series in England in 1971, winning 1–0 with two draws.
Q: Will India tour England in 2025?
Yes, India is currently touring England as part of their WTC 2025–27 campaign.
Q: How many times has India won against England?
India has played 136 Test matches against England, winning 35 of them—the most against any Test-playing nation.