by The 4th Test between India and England, which will start on 23 July 2025, is set to be the most critical Test match of India’s tour of England 2025, as the visitors face a must-win situation after a heart-breaking 23-run loss at Lord’s in the 3rd Test on the fifth day. This match will also serve as a litmus test for Shubman Gill’s captaincy, as the newly appointed Indian Test captain faced significant criticism due to some questionable decisions during the 3rd Test of this series.
The England team will have a golden opportunity to clinch the series by winning this match. Given how English captain Ben Stokes put his body on the line to secure victory in the 3rd Test by bowling multiple nine-over spells on the fifth day, the morale of the home side is expected to be very high.
What is the venue for the England vs. India 4th Test Match from 23 July 2025?
The 4th Test match between England and India, starting on 23 July 2025, will be played at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
What is the start time of the England vs. India 4th Test Match from 23 July 2025?
The following are the country-wise start times for the England vs. India 4th Test Match on 23 July 2025:
- India: 3:30 PM
- England: 11:00 AM
- Australia: 8:00 PM
- Pakistan: 3:00 PM
- South Africa: 12:00 PM
Confirmed Squads for the England vs. India 4th Test Match on 23 July 2025
England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.
India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Karun Nair, Akash Deep, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel
What type of ball will be used during the England vs. India 4th Test Match on 23 July 2025?
A Dukes ball will be used during the England vs. India 4th Test Match on 23 July 2025. Although there has been significant criticism throughout this series about how early the ball softens, it was decided in advance that the Dukes ball will be used for the fourth Test match between these two sides.
England vs. India 4th Test Match (23 July 2025): Pitch Report for Emirates Old Trafford
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford generally favours batters during the first two to three days. If batters manage to survive the first session on Day 1, there are plenty of runs to be scored. However, conditions become challenging on the fourth and fifth days, as fast bowlers gain significant assistance, and uneven bounce creates trouble for batters.
Batting first is often the smart choice on this pitch, as the average fourth-innings score in Tests at Old Trafford is only 169 runs. The toss is likely to influence approximately 50% of the match’s outcome.
