Who Wins If India vs England 1st Test Is Cancelled Due To Rain
India vs England Test Match : The much-anticipated five-match Test series between India and England kicks off on Friday, June 20, at Headingley, Leeds. As both teams aim for a strong start in the new World Test Championship cycle, weather conditions might play a pivotal role in the outcome of the opening encounter.
The Indian team will be led by Shubman Gill, who takes over the red-ball captaincy following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, while Ben Stokes continues to lead a strong English side.
Ahead of the series opener, new Indian captain Shubman Gill spoke about the team’s mindset and preparations. “Our team is ready. We have nothing to lose, but a lot to gain,” he said confidently during the pre-match press conference.
Gill emphasized the influence of India’s senior players over the past decade: “Our seniors have shown us how to win anywhere in the world. They’ve set a blueprint for success, and we are going to follow it.”
Alongside Gill, Rishabh Pant will play a key leadership role as the vice-captain of the team.
What If Rain Interrupts IND vs ENG 1st Test Match?
While current forecasts suggest that the weather in Leeds will remain clear for all five days, there’s always an element of unpredictability when it comes to English conditions. If, however, the match is washed out completely due to rain, neither India nor England will be declared the winner.
According to ICC rules, in case of a rain-affected or abandoned Test match, the result is considered a draw, and no reserve day is available — as this is a standard WTC match and not a final. Both teams will receive equal WTC points for a drawn match.
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India vs England Test Match
India vs England: Pitch Report
From the early pictures, we can suggest that the Headingley pitch is going to be a green one. It is known for assisting seam and swing bowlers, especially in the first two days. Overcast conditions could further enhance movement off the seam.
Batters will need to apply themselves early, but the pitch tends to flatten out slightly from Day 3 onwards. Spinners might come into play later in the match as footmarks develop.
Overall, while rain may affect Day 2, the rest of the Test should see plenty of action.
India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
England Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes
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