by The 5th and final Test match of the India tour of England (2025) is crucial for both teams. England has a chance to win the series 3-1, while India’s only hope is to level it with a series draw.
After the heroics of Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar in the Manchester Test, Indian cricket fans are hopeful that Team India won’t let them down. Shubman Gill also has a golden opportunity to make history with 1,000 runs in the series, having already scored 722 runs in the first four Tests.
Venue for the England vs India 5th Test (31 July 2025)
The 5th Test match between England and India , starting on 31 July 2025, will be played at Kennington Oval, London.
Start Time by Country
| Country | Start Time |
| India | 3:00 PM IST |
| England | 11:00 AM BST |
| Australia | 8:00 PM AEST |
| Pakistan | 3:00 PM PKT |
| South Africa | 12:00 PM SAST |
Confirmed Squads for England vs India 5th Test (31 July 2025)
England Squad:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope(c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
India Squad:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Karun Nair, Akash Deep, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Narayan Jagadeesan.
Ball Type for the 5th Test
The controversial Dukes ball will once again be used for the England vs India 5th Test on 31 July 2025. Throughout this series, the Dukes ball has faced criticism for losing its hardness quickly, making it much easier for batters as it stops swinging once it softens.
Pitch Report: Kennington Oval, London (5th Test)
The pitch at Kennington Oval generally favours batters for the first two to three days. If the batting side survives the opening session, there are plenty of runs to be scored. However, things become challenging for batters on the fourth and fifth days as the fast bowlers get more assistance and uneven bounce becomes a factor.
Batting first is often the smart choice on this wicket, as the average fourth-innings score at the Oval is only 156 runs. The toss could influence around 50% of the match’s outcome.
Spinners can play a crucial role in the third and fourth innings, giving India an edge in that department. Kuldeep Yadav will likely make the playing XI, and India might opt for a three-spinner attack, which could see Shardul Thakur benched.
