India vs England, 4th Test, is set to kick off on 23 July 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. The hosts are leading the 5-match Test series with 2-1 after defeating India by 22 runs in the 3rd Test at Lord’s. India are eager to bounce back and level the series, but their players like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, and Akash Deep are unavailable due to injuries. On the other hand, England will look to seal the series with a win in this match. Check out the India vs England prediction for the 4th Test, pitch report, where to watch, predicted XIs, and more.
Match Details
| Match | IND vs ENG, 4th Test |
| Date | 23 July 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
India preview
India fought well in the 3rd Test at Lord’s but lost the match at the end by 22 runs. The batting lineup has done well in the series overall, but in the last match they failed to chase down the 193. Team India might think to play Sai Sudharsan in place of struggling Karun Nair. The bowling lineup has done well in the last match. However, there are some concerns for the team in this department, as bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep are unavailable for the match due to injury. Also all around, Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out of the match. Anshul Kamboj has been drafted into the squad. He and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to play the 4th Test. Once again Jasprit Bumrah will be the key for India in bowling.
Predicted XI: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumraj, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
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England preview
England are in a very comfortable place; they just need to win one out of the remaining two matches to win the series. They defeated India by 22 runs in the 3rd Test at Lord’s thanks to amazing performances from Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jofra Archer. Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and Zak Crawley are doing well with the bat, while Ben Stokes Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer did well with the ball in the last game. The home side is looking balanced, but India batters often but their bowlers under pressure in this series.
Predicted XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir
India vs England Pitch Report
IND vs ENG 4th Test is set to be played at Old Trafford, Manchester. The pitch here often provides bounce, and with the rain in between, it is predicted that the pitch will help the fast bowlers.
IND vs ENG Most Recent H2H Record
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| England | 22 runs | 10 July 2025 |
| India | 336 runs | 02 July 2025 |
| England | 5 wickets | 20 June 2025 |
| India | 64 runs | 07 March 2024 |
| India | 5 wickets | 23 February 2024 |
India vs England: Who will win?
Both teams have played some amazing cricket in the first three tests. The 4th Test match is set to be an exciting one, with India predicted to win this match, having an in-form batting lineup filled with players like KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Also, Jasprit Bumrah is set to play the game, making India a strong side.
