The fifth and final test is slated to be played at The Oval. This much-awaited clash will begin at 3:30 PM from Thursday onwards. Ben Stokes, along with Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson, has been ruled out of the final test. India also have some injury concerns. Both teams will be without some big names. So, it will be a big challenge for both sides.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
The predicted weather for the coming days in London suggests overcast conditions with passing showers on the first two days. That will aid the fast bowling. England have announced their playing XI, and they have announced a pace-heavy bowling unit, indicating something about the pitch. India will have to look at their combination and will look to make some necessary changes.
Our Toss Prediction: England likely to win the toss & choose to bowl first
England Won The Toss & Chose To Bowl
Toss Record (ENG vs IND) – Current 2025 Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20- June 24, 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | England | Elected to bowl | England |
| 2nd Test | July 2- July 6, 2025 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | England | Elected to bowl | India |
| 3rd Test | July 10- July 14 | Lord’s, London | England | Elected to bat | England |
| 4th Test | July 23- July 27 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | England | Elected to bowl | Drawn |
Historical Toss Record (ENG vs IND)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Jan 25-29, 2024 | Hyderabad | England | Elected to bat | England |
| 2nd Test | Feb 2-6, 2024 | Vizag | India | Elected to bat | India |
| 3rd Test | Feb 15-19, 2024 | Rajkot | India | Elected to bat | India |
| 4th Test | Feb 23-26, 2024 | Ranchi | England | Elected to bat | India |
| 5th Test | March 7-11, 2024 | Dharamsala | England | Elected to bat | India |
Toss Stats by Captains
England Toss Record (Ollie Pope):
- Matches: 4
- Tosses Won: 0
- Win %: 0
India Toss Record (Shubman Gill):
- Matches: 4
- Tosses Won: 0
- Win %: 0
Shubman Gill has had a tough start to his captaincy stint. He has lost four out of four tosses in the series. That shows how unlucky he has been.
Pitch & Weather Report – Old Trafford, Manchester
- Bowling first is a great choice at the toss. Especially because of the weather forecast, which suggests a 40-50 percent chance of rain on the first two days.
- The batting is expected to get better from Day 3, and the average score here is around 350.
- The Oval is considered a fast-bowling pitch, and England picking a new-look pace attack suggests how this pitch could behave.
ENG vs IND – Head-to-Head Record (TESTs)
| Total Matches | England Wins | India Wins | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 53 | 36 | 51 |
Probable Playing XIs
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Jacob Bethell, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Karun Nair/ Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Akashdeep, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
After losing the likes of Stokes and Archer due to injury, England will be under pressure. India will also be without Pant and Bumrah, making it even. But India have done well even without Bumrah. That is what gives them a better chance to win this game and level the series. Without a doubt, England have the home conditions on their side and a fresh bowling unit, and they can also do well.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| England | 40% |
| India | 45% |
| Draw | 15% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
England: Joe Root, Ben Duckett
India: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul
Best Bowlers:
England: Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue
India: Mohammed Siraj, Akashdeep
Final Prediction
- Toss Winner: England (likely)
- Match Winner Prediction: India are best suited to win this game.
Without a doubt, England were suited well to perform at the Oval. But the four forced changes in their playing XI have broken their combination. Though India will also miss some of their key players. That will give an edge to the visitors.
