England vs India: Rain stops play at Headingley

The first Test between England and India, at Leeds, Headingley, could be disrupted by rain on day five: follow live weather updates here.

The first day's play was unaffected by rain, with India going to stumps at 359-3. The skies remained overcast, but there was no stoppage due to rain, until the action shifted to the second day, and England bowled India out for 471. Having collapsed from 430-3, losing seven wickets for 41 runs, India would have been looking to make early inroads, but showers intervened.

Rain reappeared on day five, with England dominating the first half of the day in their chase of 371.

1st Test, England vs India

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England vs India | India tour of England, 2025 | 1st Test
Headingley, Leeds
Friday, June 20th, 2025 10:00am (UTC:+0000)
ENG England
ENG England
465
(100.4) RR: 4.62
373/5
(82.0) RR: 4.55

    vs

    IND India
    IND India
    471
    (113.0) RR: 4.17
    364
    (96.0) RR: 3.79
      England beat India by 5 wickets
      Player of the match: Ben Duckett
      Top batter
      Rishabh Pant
      134 (178)
      Top bowler
      Josh Tongue
      4/86 (20)
      Player of the match
      Ben Duckett
      62 (94)
      149 (170)
      • Ball by ball Over
      No Ball by ball available

      You can check more information about the weather in Headingley here.

      England vs India, first Test: Live weather updates

      20 days ago

      Rain appears after lunch

      Rain made an appearance during lunch, teasing players after that as well. For England, who are well set at the moment, the threat of rain feels more challenging than the Indian bowlers.

      20 days ago

      Day five: Latest rain updates

      England and India are set up for an exciting final day, but rain has been teasing both teams with its appearance

      23 days ago

      Rain forecast for Day Three

      According to BBC Weather, there's a 32-35 per cent chance of rain between 12 and 1 pm local time. 

      23 days ago
      23 days ago

      Action resumes as rain relents

      But Bumrah did not, dismissing Crawley with a peach

      23 days ago
      23 days ago
      23 days ago

      Rain has intervened before the start of England's innings

      India were bowled out for 471

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