The highly anticipated fourth Test match between England and India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is set to begin on July 23, 2025, at Old Trafford in Manchester. With England leading the five-match series 2-1, this Test is crucial for both teams. India, led by Shubman Gill, will be aiming to level the series, while England, captained by Ben Stokes, will be looking to secure a series victory on home soil.
Match Details
The fourth Test will be played from July 23 to July 27, 2025, at Old Trafford, Manchester. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST.
Live Streaming and TV Broadcast
Cricket fans in India can watch the live action of the fourth Test on the JioHotstar app and website. The match will also be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. The Sony Sports Network will telecast the match on its sports channels, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 3 (Hindi), and HD options.
For viewers in the United States and Canada, the match will be broadcast live on Willow TV. Live streaming will also be available on Fubo in the U.S. and Canada. In the UK, Sky Sports Cricket (Sky Sports Main Event HD, Sky Sports Cricket HD) will broadcast the series live, with live streaming available on Sky Go and Now. In South Africa, SuperSport will show the series live on Channel 212 (SuperSport Cricket) and 201 (SuperSport Grandstand), with digital coverage on the DSTV app.
JioCinema is offering free live streaming of the entire Test series for viewers in India. Users can simply download the app or visit the website, sign in with their mobile number, and start streaming.
Team News and Updates
India faces a challenging situation with injuries to key players. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the series, while Arshdeep Singh will also miss the fourth Test due to injury. Akash Deep is also likely to sit out due to a groin issue. Anshul Kamboj has been drafted into the squad as cover. Jasprit Bumrah is set to play in the Manchester Test. The team is considering whether to retain Washington Sundar or bring in Shardul Thakur to strengthen the seam attack.
England has made one change to their playing XI, with Liam Dawson replacing Shoaib Bashir, who is out with a finger injury. This will be Dawson's first Test appearance since 2017. The England squad includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, and Jacob Bethell.
Series Context
England currently leads the series 2-1. They won the first Test by five wickets at Headingley, while India bounced back with a 336-run victory at Edgbaston. England then secured a narrow 22-run win in the third Test at Lord's.
A win for England in the fourth Test would secure the series victory. For India, this match is a must-win to level the series and force a decider in the final Test at The Oval. The outcome of the match will also have implications for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings.
Weather Forecast
There is a possibility of rain disrupting the fourth Test. There is a 19 percent chance of rain on Wednesday morning, increasing to 65 percent in the afternoon. The chances of rain are even higher on Thursday, with an 84 percent probability.
With the series on the line, cricket fans around the world can look forward to an exciting and potentially decisive fourth Test between England and India.
