IND vs ENG 4th Test Match Preview: India and England are all set to face off in the fourth Test of the five-match series. The 4th Test will take place at Old Trafford, Manchester, from July 23 to 27, 2025. With the series hanging in the balance, this match is a must-win for India to keep the contest alive.
Here’s a detailed match preview, including date, venue, squads, key battles, weather, and more.
IND vs ENG 4th Test – Date, Time & Venue
| Match | India vs England, 4th Test |
|---|---|
| Date | July 23–27, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
IND vs ENG 4th Test Team Analysis & Preview
India trails the five-match Test series and needs a win to keep the series alive. Historically, India has not won a Test at Old Trafford in 9 attempts, managing 5 draws and losing 4. England, playing at home, will aim to maintain their dominant record since 2022 and seal the series.
The 4th Test at Old Trafford is a high-stakes encounter. India will be aiming to level the series with an improved showing, while England will look to continue their dominance at home and secure the series win. With crucial player battles and unpredictable conditions, this promises to be a thrilling contest.
IND vs ENG 4th Test – Key Players to Watch
India
- KL Rahul – Reliable middle-order option
- Shubman Gill – Skipper under pressure
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – Needs to regain form
- Jasprit Bumrah – India’s bowling spearhead
- Mohammed Siraj – Key to early breakthroughs
England
- Joe Root – In-form batter and backbone
- Harry Brook – Aggressive middle-order player
- Jamie Smith – A rising talent
- Brydon Carse – Adds depth with the ball
- Chris Woakes – Proven Test performer at home
IND vs ENG 4th Test Squads
India Squad
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj
England Squad
Ben Stokes (c), Liam Dawson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson
IND vs ENG 4th Test: Key Battles to Watch
Shubman Gill vs Chris Woakes
India’s captain Shubman Gill needs to bounce back after a poor second innings in the last Test. His duel with English pacer Chris Woakes, who dismissed him previously at a key moment, will be crucial for India’s top-order performance.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Ben Stokes
After a brilliant century in the first Test, Jaiswal’s form has dipped. He’ll need to take responsibility against Ben Stokes, who has been impactful with the ball and bat.
Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah
Joe Root remains England’s anchor in the middle, while Bumrah continues to lead India’s attack. This battle may define the course of the match.
Harry Brook vs Mohammed Siraj
Brook has looked shaky yet effective. He’ll face a fired-up Siraj, who had a solid outing in the last Test and aims to bring that rhythm to Old Trafford.
IND vs ENG 4th Test – Weather Forecast
The weather in Manchester is expected to remain mostly clear with minimal rain chances on Day 5.
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Max Temperature: 19°C
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Min Temperature: 13°C
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Rain Possibility: Low, especially during the first four days
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