IND vs ENG Playing 11: Rishabh Pant Out, Abhimanyu Easwaran In? India vs England 5th Test Team News, Predicted Lineup

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India and England face off in a highly anticipated 5th Test at the Kennington Oval, London, from July 31 to August 4, 2025. This match will be the decisive final encounter of the tightly contested five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series.

With England leading 2-1, India must secure a win here to draw the series, while England aims to clinch it on home soil. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the series, making this clash a thrilling contest filled with stakes beyond just the trophy, including qualifications for the World Test Championship.

India vs England 5th Test Team News

India

India, led by Shubman Gill, head into the 5th Test after an inspiring draw at Old Trafford that kept their series hopes alive. With the batting lineup in terrific touch - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gill himself, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja all notching centuries during the series, the major concern remains the bowling unit, as highlighted by Ajinkya Rahane and recent match stats. Jasprit Bumrah’s workload will be closely monitored, but he is expected to play, with calls for Kuldeep Yadav to return for added spin variety. Rishabh Pant is set to be ruled out and Dhruv Jurel is likely to come in, whereas Abhimanyu Easwaran may be handed his debut in place of Sai Sudharsan.

England

England have added all-rounder Jamie Overton to a depleted and fatigued bowling lineup after a grueling match in Manchester, with Stokes suggesting the need for “fresh legs.” Ben Stokes himself is managing a painful bicep tendon and is uncertain but likely to play, given the high stakes. Jofra Archer could return after missing several games, but management may rotate among Woakes, Tongue, Atkinson, and possibly Overton to field their strongest attack at The Oval.

Schedule

Match: 5th Test, Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Dates: July 31 – August 4, 2025 Start

Time: 3:30 PM IST each day

This is the final match in the five-Test series, concluding a closely contested summer across England’s premier venues, including Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord's, and Old Trafford.

Series Scenario

With the series poised at 2-1 in England’s favor after four fiercely competitive encounters, India must win this final Test to level the series at 2-2. The thrilling draw in Manchester—powered by a strong Indian lower order and a weary England attack—adds extra drama to this series decider. For the World Test Championship (WTC), a win at The Oval would allow India to leapfrog England on the points table.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Predicted Playing XI

India: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton