The fifth and final Test of the 2025 India tour of England is set to be a crucial match for both teams, with the match scheduled on the ground of Kennington Oval, London. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1, making this clash a decisive moment for both. A win here for England will seal the deal for the series as winners, while a victory for India will level things up and end the bilateral tour with a draw on each side. The last test in Manchester ended in a draw, all thanks to support from the batting unit in the second innings after England put on a mammoth score on the board. Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar all delivered key knocks. Ben Stokes starred for England with a five-wicket haul and a century, but India’s Resistance stood tall. Despite losing the first Test, India has shown resilience, especially in the drawn fourth Test.
Coming into this match, India will be eager to bounce back, relying on their opening order and powerful intent with the young captain leading the series. Meanwhile, England will be playing at home and are in good form, and will aim to wrap up the series. A win here for both teams means a chance to take a lead in the season and move further with winning momentum. So let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and captaincy choices for ENG vs IND 5th Test in the series.
ENG vs IND Match Details, 5th Test India tour of England, 2025
| League | India tour of England, 2025 |
| Match | England vs India, 5th Test |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Thursday July 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
ENG vs IND Pitch Report at Kennington Oval, London:
The Oval pitch usually starts flat, making it good for batting early on. But as the match goes on, the surface breaks down. In the last two days, spin bowlers will likely have a bigger impact because of widening cracks and uneven bounce. Fast bowlers might find some help with the new ball, especially through seam movement, but they will need to stay consistent and patient. Overall, it is a batting-friendly pitch, once batters get they can score freely. That being said, the bowlers who stick to their plans and hit the right areas will still find success. Captains often prefer to chase at the Oval pitch, especially since the pitch stays good for batting early.
ENG vs IND 5th Test: Batters to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Ben Duckett | ENG | 10 | 863 | 47.94 | 84.85 |
| Harry Brook | ENG | 10 | 781 | 45.94 | 82.82 |
| Shubman Gill | IND | 8 | 906 | 60.40 | 63.84 |
| KL Rahul | IND | 9 | 787 | 46.29 | 50.80 |
ENG vs IND 5th Test: Bowlers to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Brydon Carse | ENG | 8 | 32 | 3.46 | 51.21 |
| Ben Stokes | ENG | 9 | 27 | 3.39 | 50.55 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | IND | 8 | 46 | 2.89 | 35.34 |
| Mohammed Siraj | IND | 10 | 34 | 3.95 | 53.32 |
ENG vs IND Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on fantasy platforms, take a look at our Grand League Team below to finalize your today’s ENG vs IND fantasy team.
ENG vs IND Today Small League Team:
ENG vs IND Today Grand League Team:
ENG vs IND 5th Test Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | J Smith, KL Rahul, S Gill |
| Vice-Captain | R Pant, Y Jaiswal, H Brook |
Try rotating the mentioned players across multiple fantasy teams to boost your chances of scoring big. Creating different combinations enhances your chances of winning. Use these ENG vs IND Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
ENG vs IND Predicted Playing XI
England Playing 11
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
India Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience, and publicly available data. Users are advised to use this information as a guide and make their own informed decisions. Crichourly does not support or provide insider information and is not liable for any financial losses resulting from the team selections.
