First test of England vs India Series 2025 In Headingly, Leeds gave a classic for age. Both teams scored runs by India and with five centuries, the stage was set for a dramatic last day. England, set a difficult target of 371, shown the script and Flair for a memorable five -wicket win, strengthened his reputation as Run Chase’s masters in Headingly.
England commanding won India with his “Bajball” talent
England’s 371 chase testing was the tenth most successful chase in history and the highest by England in Headingley. Starts from 5 days at 21/0, opener Ben Docket (149) And Zak Crowley (65) Together a commanding 188-rran partnership, blunt the Vaunted pace attack of India and installed tone to chase. Despite some hiccups in the middle, Joe Root (53*) And Jamie Smith (44*) Calm England’s house for 14 overs calmed England’s house, won five wickets and sealed 1-0 lead Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy,
India’s bowlers struggled to make successes, and dropping their fielding crises as 10 catches – expensive. The match was historic: only for the third time in Test cricket, exceeding 350 runs in all four innings, underlining the quality of batting and the flexibility of both sides.
Top 5 highest successful run hunt in headingley
Hadingley has long been a theater for the fourth paan drama. Here are the top five successful runs pursuing at this prestigious site:
- Australia – 404/3 vs England (1948)
Veteran Don Bradman“Invinesals” followed 404, with Arthur Morris 182 and Bradman scored himself in an unbeaten 173, at that time set a world record.
- England – 373/5 vs India (2025)
England’s recent pursuit against India is now its highest and the second largest in the overall headingley. Docket’s 149 and Route’s finish conducted him to win a match, which would be remembered for its tireless speed and nerve.
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- England – 362/9 vs Australia (2019)
Ben stokes‘Miraculous 135 led England to win a wicket win in the Ashes, saving him from a close defeat in the nail-biting finish.
- West Indies – 322/5 vs England (2017)
Shai HopeIn the twin centuries, West Indies chased 322, for the first time a batsman scored two hundreds in the first -class match in Headingley.
- England – 315/4 vs Australia (2001)
Mark BacharK. 173* anchored the chase of England against Australia, sealed a famous four-verse victory.
These run chase are not just numbers – they are stories of permanent attractions of Test cricket in grit, daring, and headingley, where so many times become reality. England’s latest Triumph adds another thrilling chapter to the heritage of this store.
| Team | score | Result | Oppose | start date |
| Australia | 404/3 | won | We England | 22-Jul-1948 |
| England | 373/5 | won | We India | 24 -June -2025 |
| England | 362/9 | won | V Australia | 22 -August -2019 |
| West indies | 322/5 | won | We England | 25 -August -2017 |
| England | 315/4 | won | V Australia | 16-August-2001 |
England’s latest victory against India, chasing 371, now sits outside the top five, but stands as his highest successful chase in Headingley, leading to the reputation of the ground as a theater for the epic run pursuing.
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