IND vs ENG Live Score, 1st Test Match: England defeat India by 5 wickets, take 1-0 lead in five-match series
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 24, 2025, 23:24:05 IST
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IND vs ENG Live Score, 1st Test Match: England defeat India by 5 wickets, take 1-0 lead in five-match series

India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Ben Duckett starred with a sublime 149 as England secured a five-wicket win over India in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley on Tuesday.

Set a formidable 371 to win, England chased down the target comfortably, ending on 373/5 in 82 overs to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.

Resuming Day 5 on 21 without loss, openers Duckett and Zak Crawley (65) put on a commanding 188-run stand, laying the perfect foundation. Duckett’s knock, full of authority and invention, kept England ahead even as India fought back with four wickets in the second session.

Jasprit Bumrah bowled a probing opening spell, while Shardul Thakur briefly lifted India’s hopes with the wickets of Duckett and Harry Brook in successive balls.

But Joe Root (53*) and debutant Jamie Smith (44*) combined for an unbroken 71-run stand to see England home with ease.

Smith sealed the win with a towering six off Ravindra Jadeja.

India will rue dropped chances and inconsistent bowling on a placid surface.

The second Test begins at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from July 2–6, with India needing a strong response to avoid falling further behind in the series.
17:49 (IST) Jun 24
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India vs England Live Score: Will India be able to bounce back in the contest from here?
17:30 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: LUNCH BREAK!
England dominated the morning session on Day 5, scoring 96 runs without loss in 24 overs to take firm control of their 371-run chase.

Openers Ben Duckett (64*) and Zak Crawley (42*) were solid and fluent, maintaining a scoring rate of four runs per over and frustrating the Indian bowlers.

Despite some probing spells from Jasprit Bumrah, India couldn't break through, with the rest of the attack offering little support.

The session ended with a brief moment of tension: Mohammed Siraj tried to rush through his final delivery in hopes of giving Bumrah one more over before lunch, but Crawley backed away just in time. Words were exchanged, but the England opener held his nerve — a small mental victory to cap a strong session.

England 117/0, need 254 more to win
17:28 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: Probing over from Bumrah!
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Jasprit Bumrah produced a fiery over filled with drama and near misses. He beat the bat, induced a loud LBW appeal, and even had a return catch opportunity go down. The only blemish? A wayward delivery down leg that ran away for four byes to end the over.

England 116/0, need 255 more to win.
17:18 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Ball changed!
India's persistence pays off as they finally get the ball changed.

Ravindra Jadeja wears a telling smirk as the ball gets stuck in the gauge during the standard check — prompting the umpires to call for a replacement.

Much to India's relief, the fourth umpire arrives with the box of new balls, and a swap is finally made.

England 108/0, need 263 more to win
17:08 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: STATS!
First 100+ opening partnership in the fourth innings in Headingley since 106 by Desmond Haynes & Gordon Greenidge in 1984.
17:05 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: 100 up for England!
FOUR! Glorious drive brings up England’s 100!

Full and outside off with a hint of width from Prasidh Krishna, and Zak Crawley makes the most of it. He leans into the delivery, driving it on the up and through the covers with impeccable timing. The ball races away to the fence, bringing up the 100-run mark for England in style.

England 102/0, need 269 more to win
16:49 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: FIFTY for Duckett!
Short of a length on middle and leg from Shardul Thakur, and Ben Duckett does what he does best – tucks it comfortably to deep square leg.

Brings up a well-composed half-century. Not his most aggressive knock, but full of control and some eye-catching strokes. He’ll now be eyeing a big one.

England 82/0, need 289 more to win
16:42 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: India's lead is below 300 now!
England openers Ben Duckett (40*) and Zak Crawley (26*) have steadily chipped away at India’s lead, bringing the target under 300.

Solid, composed batting from the duo has kept the hosts firmly in the contest.

India, meanwhile, are in urgent need of a breakthrough to regain control.

England 72/0 | Target: 371
16:32 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: No wicket in first hour!
England openers negotiate first hour with ease, add 42 runs without loss in 12 overs.

Ben Duckett (34*) and Zak Crawley (23*) have kept the Indian attack at bay, weathering a fiery opening spell from Jasprit Bumrah.

The pair look composed as England reach 63/0 in 18 overs, needing 308 more runs for victory.
16:23 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: 50 up for England!
4 Byes! Oh, that one dies on its way through!

Ben Duckett shoulders arms to a length delivery, but the ball barely carries and sneaks past Rishabh Pant. No chance for the keeper to stop it.

This is the slowest 50+ opening stand between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett — taking 16.2 overs to reach the mark.

England 52/0 | Target 371
16:19 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: DRS! Not Out!
Big LBW appeal from Mohammed Siraj!

India go up in unison and after a long deliberation, they opt for the review.

Zak Crawley had shuffled a long way across and was well out of his crease - but ball-tracking shows it’s missing leg stump.

Not out! India lost a review.

England 47/0, need 324 more to win
16:19 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Low turnout at Headingley on Day 5!
Sparse crowd at Headingley despite the match hanging in the balance on the final day.

Being a weekday, most fans are expected to arrive post-lunch.

Interestingly, the ECB has slashed ticket prices to a third of the original rate — but takers remain few.
16:11 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: Ball change denied!
India request a ball change, but the umpires inspect and promptly deny it.

This comes shortly after Ben Duckett drove Siraj for a four towards long-on.

England 41/0
16:05 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Maiden Over!
Tidy maiden over from Jasprit Bumrah to keep the pressure on. India’s bowlers have started well this morning, but are still searching for the first breakthrough.

England openers remain solid, cautiously guiding the innings forward.

England 36/0 | Target: 371
15:50 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: STEADY START!
No boundaries in it, but a steady over for England as they scored four runs off Mohammed Siraj.

England have added 10 to their overnight total in the first four overs of the day.

England 31/0, need 340 more to win
15:44 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Players are wearing black armbands in memory of former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who sadly passed away yesterday
15:34 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: FOUR!
Cracking shot!

Short of a length, just outside off and shaping away slightly from Jasprit Bumrah. Ben Duckett stands tall and punches it on the up, timing it sweetly through the covers.

England 25/0, need 346 more to win
15:30 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Day 5 action begins
Out come the players. India form a huddle, with KL Rahul notably leading the chat.

The English batters take their positions at the crease as the Indians spread out across the field. Day 5 is underway!

Jasprit Bumrah starts the Indian attack. Ben Duckett on the strike.

ENG 21/0, need 350 more to win
15:24 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: UPDATE!
The hover cover is off and the sun peeks through briefly. Looks like we're on track for a timely start to the final day of the contest.
15:16 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Day 5 Pitch Report
"Overcast conditions will help the quicks. There isn’t much help for them on this surface because the grass has been shaved off and it looks like a dry, almost Indian surface. The footmarks created by the pacers will aid the spinners. Crucially, the ball will come on to the bat nicely and England will go for their shots. India will need to hold on to their catches. Otherwise they might be in for a disappointment" - Sunil Gavaskar
15:08 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: 'Windy, cold and rain in store' - TOI Sports reporter from Headingley
14:53 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: EQUATION - 90 overs | 350 runs | 10 wickets
The EQUATION is simple.

For England 90 overs and 350 runs

For India: 90 overs and 10 wickets


The match remains open to all possible outcomes, with tomorrow's predicted rainfall adding another layer of uncertainty. India's total of 364 was largely built around centuries from Rahul and Pant. Rahul displayed exemplary technique, executing textbook strokes and capitalising on loose deliveries with precision. Pant, true to his characteristic style, alternated between steadfast defence and explosive batting, particularly aggressive against the bowling attack.
Their partnership of 195 runs appeared to diminish England's chances of victory. However, Pant's dismissal, caught in the deep off Bashir's bowling, triggered a dramatic shift. The second new ball proved decisive as England claimed the final six wickets for a mere 31 runs. What initially seemed like an imposing target of 371 was made to appear more achievable, with England safely navigating to 21 without loss by the close of play.
14:33 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: What is the record for most runs on Day 5 to win a Test?
It was at Headingley that the Test record for the most runs scored by a team on Day 5 to win a match was set. Set a target of 404 to chase by England in the 1948 Ashes, Don Bradman’s AUstralia chased down the record total in 114.4 overs. Bradman remained unbeaten on 173 while Arthur Morris scored 182.
14:16 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: It is now raining at Headingley
IND vs ENG Live Score: It is now raining at Headingley

It has started raining at Headingley, informs our reporter Sahil Malhotra, who is in Leeds. Things are very gloomy from early morning and if the weather man is to be believed, it may not subside anytime soon.

13:54 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Rishabh Pant reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct
Rishabh Pant has received an official reprimand from the ICC for showing dissent during the Headingley Test.

The incident happened on Day 3 when umpires checked the ball’s shape and chose not to replace it. In frustration, Pant threw the ball on the ground instead of handing it back properly.

He was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct. No fine was imposed, but one demerit point has been added to Pant’s disciplinary record.

India still have the upper hand in the Test, but Pant’s actions drew attention for the wrong reasons this time.
13:42 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Headingley day 5: A stage for heroes, a Test for champions
Test cricket’s charm lies in this: five days of sweat, sun and rain, all boiling down to a single session.

Tuesday at Headingley promises heroes and heartbreaks. Will Crawley stand tall? Will Root unfurl another masterclass? Or will Bumrah’s toe-crushers and Jadeja’s turn script India’s fairytale?

Rahul and Pant have given Gill a cushion; it’s up to the bowlers now. One final push for India, one last dash for England. Only the best will stand when the dust settles.
13:32 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Bazball faces its sternest Test yet: fourth-innings pressure at Headingley
There’s a thrill to Bazball — but there’s also a cost. Chasing 371 needs discipline too, not just aggression.

England have survived such chases only once here, which was the Stokes miracle of 2019.

This is bigger, harder, and more daunting. Stokes and McCullum want their men to attack, but facing Bumrah’s reverse swing, Jadeja’s spin and the pressure of a five-day chase is another level.

A record chase will immortalise Bazball and failure will remind them that Test cricket remains the ultimate exam.
13:22 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: Day 5: Rishabh Pant’s redemption: Twin tons and the birth of India’s next Test giant
Two years ago, a car crash nearly ended it all. At Headingley, Rishabh Pant stamped a comeback that felt more like a rebirth.

His twin hundreds — fearless yet mature — showed he’s more than a flamboyant stroke-maker; he’s now India’s X-factor in crisis.

England had plans for Pant’s recklessness, but he flipped the script with control and calculation.

As India hunt the final 10 wickets, Pant’s runs have turned the tables.

The hero of Gabba is now the boss of Headingley.
13:11 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: KL Rahul: The quiet backbone behind India’s overseas highs
Lost amid Pant’s sixes and Gill’s youthful energy is KL Rahul, the quiet constant in India’s overseas exploits.

His Sydney grit, Perth rescue act, and now Headingley masterclass show why he’s trusted in tough conditions.

His calm guidance for Pant when the latter looked wobbly on Day 4 proved vital.

Win or lose, Rahul’s century is a testament to patience and an example the middle order must emulate as India chases bigger dreams this series
13:01 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: Will Ben Stokes’ braveheart England hold firm or crumble under India’s fire?
Ben Stokes’ leadership has revived English Test cricket with belief in the impossible.

But chasing 371 on Day 5 is a different beast. Last evening’s calm stand by Crawley and Duckett hinted at resilience, but today they face India’s full might and a deck likely to misbehave.

One bad shot could trigger a slide. Stokes thrives in chaos and expect him to counter-attack if he walks out today.

It’s bravery vs ruthlessness; the winner takes the opening Test.
12:51 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: Day 5: Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and the art of bowling a fifth-day pitch
Headingley’s final day will test bowlers’ craft more than batters’ courage.

With fresh cracks on a weary strip, India’s fate rests on Bumrah’s skill with the old ball and Jadeja’s guile.

Stuart Broad warned England about the new ball; Michael Vaughan predicts a draw but fears Bumrah in the morning and Jadeja after lunch.

If both hit their rhythm, even Bazball may find no escape. This Test has showcased India’s batting depth — Day 5 could underline their bowling might.
12:50 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Rain, runs or wickets? all three could decide a thrilling Headingley finale
If cricket gods love drama, Headingley is blessed. The forecast threatens passing showers, the pitch promises variable bounce and England’s batters swear by ‘Bazball’.

India need 10 disciplined dismissals; England dream of rewriting the record books.

The last time a chase over 370 succeeded here was never — 404 by Bradman’s 1948 Australians remains unmatched.

If Stokes’ men pull this off, it’s an era-defining triumph. If India seal it, it’s Gill’s captaincy dream start. Either way, we’re in for a heart-stopping Tuesday.
12:46 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score: KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant’s grit gives India the edge, but can they finish it?
Two of India’s most talked-about stars, Rahul and Pant, have set this Test up perfectly.

Rahul’s calm and Pant’s audacity delivered five Indian centuries, a rarity overseas.

Now, the bowlers must justify the batters’ hard work. Bumrah looked menacing last evening; Jadeja is licking his lips at the cracks.

For India, the equation is simple: create 10 mistakes, hold catches, celebrate a famous win.

For England, every run chips away at the impossible.

History says few teams have chased this much at Headingley — and none since Bradman’s 404.
12:43 (IST) Jun 24
India vs England Live Score: Bazball or Bust — The chase that could define an era
Ben Stokes has instilled a no-fear ethos in England’s batting, and Day 5 at Headingley is exactly the stage this philosophy was built for.

Needing 350 more runs with all 10 wickets intact, this is where Bazball must prove its Test mettle, not just its entertainment value.

If Crawley, Duckett, and Root survive the new ball and resist Bumrah’s reverse swing, they can dream of a record chase.

If they lose early wickets, India’s bowlers will rip through the rest. An enthralling clash of bravado vs discipline awaits.
12:41 (IST) Jun 24
IND vs ENG Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Final Day drama — can England rewrite Headingley history?
As Day 5 dawns at Headingley, England face a mountain of 371 runs — and the ghosts of historic chases past.

Stokes’ Bazball brigade is daring enough to believe, but India have the sharper bowling attack and a pitch that’s slowly cracking open its secrets.

Rahul and Pant’s twin heroics have given Shubman Gill’s side the luxury of attacking fields and aggressive plans.

For England, Crawley and Duckett’s calm last night must stretch into a session — or Bumrah and Jadeja will be sniffing for blood.

A draw lurks as rain threatens, but if weather holds, expect fireworks till the last ball.
India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Ben Duckett’s fluent 149 set the tone as England completed a thrilling five-wicket victory over India in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley on Tuesday.

Chasing a daunting 371-run target, the hosts reached 373/5 in just 82 overs, thanks to a dominant top-order effort and an unbroken 71-run partnership between Joe Root (53*) and debutant Jamie Smith (44*).

England began the final day at 21/0 and added 96 runs in the morning session without losing a wicket. Although India struck four times in the second session, including the key wicket of Duckett, England remained ahead in the chase.

India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, toiled without sustained impact. Root’s calm presence and Smith’s aggressive strokeplay ensured a smooth finish.

England now lead the five-match series 1-0. The second Test is scheduled to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.