International Cricket Council Discloses Pitch Quality Assessments for India vs England Test Series; Specific Ground Declared 'Very Good'; Review Details Here
The recently concluded Test series between England and India, known as the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, saw a mix of satisfactory and very good pitch and outfield ratings, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
England vs India 2025 Test Series Pitch Ratings
The first Test at Headingley, Leeds, received the highest rating, with both pitch and outfield being rated as very good. The following Tests at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Lord's, London, and Old Trafford, Manchester, were rated as satisfactory for their pitches, while the outfields maintained a very good rating. The pitch and outfield ratings for the fifth Test at The Oval are yet to be released.
| Test Match | Venue | Pitch Rating | Outfield Rating | |--------------------|----------------|---------------|-----------------| | 1st Test | Headingley | Very Good | Very Good | | 2nd Test | Edgbaston | Satisfactory | Very Good | | 3rd Test | Lord’s | Satisfactory | Very Good | | 4th Test | Old Trafford | Satisfactory | Very Good | | 5th Test | The Oval | Not yet released | Not yet released |
England vs India 2025 Test Series: A Balanced Contest
The series was highly competitive, with conditions favouring both bat and ball at different stages, providing a fair contest between the two teams. The pitches, while mostly satisfactory, allowed for a good balance in Test cricket, with the initial conditions favouring batsmen and later aiding bowlers.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: No Recent ICC Pitch Ratings
In contrast, for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia, no recent detailed pitch ratings directly from the ICC were found. Historically, ICC pitch ratings for this series tend to vary by venue, featuring a mix of very good and satisfactory ratings depending on pitch behavior and match conditions. However, without recent official ICC ratings, a direct numerical comparison is not possible.
Leading Run Scorer: Shubman Gill
In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Shubman Gill was the leading run scorer with 754 runs in 10 innings. Gill's average in the series was 75.40, and he hit four centuries. Gill was adjudged as India's Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Series Results
The fifth Test of the England-India series was won by the Shubman Gill-led Indian side by six runs at The Oval. The series ended in a 2-2 draw, with the drawn Test at Manchester being the only game in the series that didn't produce an outright result.
[1] ICC Pitch Ratings for England vs India 2025 Test Series [2] England vs India 2025 Test Series: Match Reports [3] Shubman Gill's Meteoric Rise in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy [4] England vs India 2025 Test Series: Player of the Series [5] ICC Pitch Ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series (not found)
The ICC Pitch Ratings for England vs India 2025 Test Series revealed that the first Test at Headingley boasted a perfect pitch and outfield, while the subsequent tests were rated satisfactory for pitches and maintained a very good outfield rating.
An overview of the series reveals it was a balanced contest, with the pitches providing a good balance in Test cricket, allowing for a fair contest between the two teams.
