India vs England Day 5 Leeds Test 2025:
England triumphs over India with a 5-wicket victory on the final day of the first Test at Leeds. Chasing 371, Duckett's commanding 149 and Crawley's 65 laid a solid foundation, later complemented by Root's unbeaten fifty, leading to a comprehensive chase. The formidable Indian bowling lineup, featuring Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja, went largely wicketless, leaving England to lead the series 1-0.
India set a formidable target of 371 after scoring 471 in their first innings and 364 in their second. Duckett powered through with 149, while Crawley contributed 65 runs. Root finished undefeated in a commanding chase.
England’s second innings scorecard
Fall of wickets:
188-1 (Zak Crawley, 42.2), 206-2 (Ollie Pope, 44.4), 253-3 (Ben Duckett, 54.3), 253-4 (Harry Brook, 54.4), 302-5 (Ben Stokes, 67.3)
India’s second innings: Pant-Rahul centuries
In India's second innings, Rishabh Pant delivered a sensational century, scoring 118 off 140 balls with 15 fours and three sixes. Opening batsman KL Rahul played a memorable knock of 137 off 247 balls with 18 fours. Despite significant contributions, India lost their last 5 wickets for just 31 runs. English pacemen Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each.
India’s second innings scorecard: (364/10, 96 overs)
Fall of wickets:
16-1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3.1 overs), 82-2 (Sai Sudharsan, 20.5 overs), 92-3 (Shubman Gill, 24.6 overs), 287-4 (Rishabh Pant, 71.4 overs), 333-5 (KL Rahul, 84.2 overs), 335-6 (Karun Nair, 85.6 overs), 349-7 (Shardul Thakur, 90.1 overs), 349-8 (Mohammed Siraj, 90.2 overs), 349-9 (Jasprit Bumrah, 90.4 overs), 364-10 (Prasidh Krishna, 95.6 overs).
England’s first innings: Pope's Century, Bumrah's five-for
England was bowled out for 465 in their first innings. Ollie Pope led with 106 runs off 137 balls, featuring 14 fours. Harry Brook showcased an elegant 99-run innings with 11 fours and two sixes. Ben Duckett also provided a half-century with 62 runs from 94 balls. Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah took five crucial wickets, while Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj snared three and two wickets respectively.
England’s first innings scorecard: (465/10, 100.4 overs)
Fall of wickets:
4-1 (Jack Crawley, 0.6 overs), 126-2 (Ben Duckett, 28.3 overs), 206-3 (Joe Root, 46.3 overs), 225-4 (Ollie Pope, 51.1 overs), 276-5, (Ben Stokes, 64.5 overs), 349-6 (Jamie Smith, 79.3 overs), 398-7 (Harry Brook, 87.3 overs), 453-8 (Brydon Carse, 94.5 overs), 460-9 (Chris Woakes, 98.5 overs), 465-10 (Josh Tongue, 100.4 overs)
India’s first innings: Yashasvi-Shubman-Pant centuries
India, opting to bat first after losing the toss, amassed 471 in their first innings. Captain Shubman Gill struck a majestic 147 off 227 deliveries with 19 fours and a six. Vice-captain and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant contributed with a flamboyant 134 off 178 balls, clearing the ropes six times alongside 12 fours. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a remarkable 101 off 159 balls, hitting 16 fours and one six. For England, Josh Tongue and skipper Ben Stokes shared the honors with four wickets each.
India’s first innings scorecard: (471/10, 113 overs)
Fall of wickets:
91-1 (KL Rahul, 24.5 overs), 92-2 (Sai Sudharsan, 25.4 overs), 221-3 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 52.3 overs), 430-4 (Shubman Gill, 101.5 overs), 447-5 (Karun Nair, 104.6 overs), 453-6 (Rishabh Pant, 107.2 overs), 454-7 (Shardul Thakur, 108.4 overs), 458-8 (Jasprit Bumrah, 110.3 overs), 469-9 (Ravindra Jadeja, 112.1 overs), 471-10 (Prasidh Krishna, 112.6 overs).
India's Playing XI for Leeds Test:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain/wicketkeeper), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
England's Playing XI for Leeds Test:
Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
