India's cricket team is set to embark on a transformative tour, as they take on England in June 2025, marking a significant transition as veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin step away from Test cricket. Shubman Gill will lead the team as captain, with Rishabh Pant serving as vice-captain, as they face the challenging English conditions across five historic venues.
With the first Test scheduled for June 20 at Headingley in Leeds, here's a closer look at England's record at the historic stadium.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! From 1899 to 2023, England played 80 matches at Headingley, winning 37 and losing 25, with 18 draws. They have a win/loss ratio of 1.48 and a batting average of 30.94. Their highest team score is 570, reflecting a strong cricketing legacy that continues to evolve under current leadership.
marker:text-textOff list-disc- Time span: 1899–2023
- Matches played: 80
- Matches won: 37
- Matches lost: 25
- Matches tied: 0
- Matches drawn: 18
- Win/Loss ratio: 1.480
- Batting average: 30.94
- Highest score: 570/7d vs West Indies in May 2007
- Lowest score : 67 all out vs Australia in August 2019
Headingley, in Leeds, where the first Test is set to be held from June 20 to 24, carries an interesting piece of cricket history from 1932, when it hosted a football match during a cricket season break. The football match caused significant damage to the summer pitch's turf, leading to complications in a subsequent County Championship match. Players encountered difficulties with poor footing and uneven bounce, resulting in widespread criticism.
This incident proved to be a watershed moment in cricket ground management. It prompted the Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the MCC to implement strict regulations against using cricket grounds for multiple sports. The incident established a precedent for protecting major cricket venues, ensuring their dedication solely to cricket during primary playing months.
Most Runs and highest individual score
- For England, the legendary Geoffrey Boycott has scored a record 897 runs in 16 innings over 10 matches.
- John Edrich's 310* against New Zealand in 1965 is the highest individual score in the historic venue.
Most Wickets and best bowling figures
- Stuart Broad tops the list among wicket takers at Leeds. The legendary pacer has a record 54 wickers to his name over 23 innings in 12 matches.
- The legendary Bob Willis owns the best spell among Englishmen at Headingley, with a historic 8/43 against Austrlalia in 1981 yet to be topped by a countryman.
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