ICC 2025 – India vs England & Pakistan vs Bangladesh

A question frequently lingers for cricket fans is: Will the match end in a tie? Teams that score early have the edge to capture the series whenever there is a series of matches. Not only in test series but also in ODIs, fans want their favorite teams either to win or to secure a draw, but no one desires a loss. Just like this, now Indian fans want India to tie the game in India’s Tour of England. Conversely, England is determined to register a third and series-capturing victory. Additionally, we have one more match this week—Pakistan vs Bangladesh. The Pakistan–Bangladesh clash draws high interest due to their storied rivalry. In summary, the upcoming ICC fixtures will be tremendously captivating. Please make sure you get our regular ICC updates and predictions timely.

Previous Matches Recap

India vs England

Meanwhile, India and England battled in a month-long series for the Tendulkar Anderson Trophy. Ben Stokes’ side shattered India’s tie hopes in the third ICC Test. At one point, the game favored each in the first two matches. But in the third match, the British squad took the lead. Yet, in all the matches, India never underperformed in terms of offense. In the first innings, England was energetically boosted by frequent hits and runs, which was unusual for them. Each of their players bagged two-digit scores consistently. Conversely, India’s batting lineup collapsed. The collective contribution and offensive cohesion were missing. It’s almost as if the roles were swapped from the last match—England lacked coordination, India remained consistent throughout. Now, England is just one win away from lifting the ICC Tendulkar Anderson Trophy. Check out our latest sports predictions, game analysis & breakdown summaries.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh

For this entire month, Bangladesh has had back-to-back clashes with Sri Lanka. In most matches, Bangladesh was beaten, but they got the ICC’s T20I recently. Right after winning the ICC T20 International against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh gained momentum in the Twenty20 series. They propelled against Pakistan in the ICC T20I format, winning the match by seven wickets. Complementing Bangladesh’s strengths, Pakistan performed weakly in the match, scoring sparsely. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 44, while Afridi and Kushdil followed. The fielding of Bangladesh was outstanding and restrictive, eventually ending the innings within 110 runs. When Bangladesh turned to bat, the Parvez Hossain-Towhid Hridoy partnership accumulated the needed breakeven easily within 16 overs. Even though Bangladesh’s performance was outstanding, Pakistan’s terrible offense aided Bangladesh’s victory. Now all eyes turn to the second match of the T20I series. Fuel your cricket fever with fresh insights and thrilling updates — only on Bettingpremier.

Upcoming Fixtures

Both the bilateral test series and T20I series are expected to happen this week, bringing extravaganza and entertainment. The 4^th ICC bilateral test series match between India and England is scheduled from 23^rd to 27^th July 2025. The match is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. IST at Old Trafford, England. Next, Pakistan will face Bangladesh in a T20I on 24 July 2025. This ICC fixture is expected to occur at Sher-e-Bangla at 05:30 p.m. IST. Don’t miss out on witnessing these electrifying showdowns.

Teams’ Current Report & Squad Details

India

Recently, India averaged strong runs in early innings, although the lower order sometimes collapses. They scored over 450 runs in a single innings, but quickly lost wickets near the end. The bowling lineup consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and emerging talents like Arshdeep Singh, who offer speed and swing. However, some newer bowlers struggle to adjust when the pitch favors seamers, and fielding lapses still occur at vital moments. In batting lineup, the top order, with Jaiswal and Rahul, provides fast starts yet is sometimes vulnerable to early wickets. Pant, Gill, and Jadeja anchor the team in the middle order, with Pant often playing match-defining innings. Their batting depth is also a strength, especially when the top six is together. The team exhibits aggressive intent, a hallmark of modern Indian cricket, but sometimes this leads to risky shots.

England

Led by Ben Stokes, England balances tactics with its ultra-aggressive style. England’s average innings have hovered near 350 runs, boosted by solid middle-order contributions. Their top order, especially Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, is firm in terms of offense. This repeated failure exposes the middle order early, although Joe Root and Ollie Pope often stabilize the innings. The lower order can produce valuable runs but struggles quickly against top bowling. England’s primary strength is its elite pace attack, highlighted by Chris Woakes’ skillful swing. England’s fielding is sharp, with energetic displays from Brook and Pope. Moreover, the team’s coordination is excellent, as players fully embrace an aggressive, risk-taking approach in ICC fixtures. Primarily, Ben Stokes is known for bold declarations and attacking fields. Nevertheless, England remains vulnerable when openers fail to sustain when faced with slow, turning pitches, often seen in ICC matches.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh is emerging from the losses it suffered in the previous ICC matches. Its star players, such as Litton Das, Mohammad Naim, and Towhid Hridoy, provide solid starts. Their middle order features Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mahedi Hasan. Regarding bowling, they have top-paced attackers who will destabilize the finishing order in the final innings. Led by Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh’s bowling order provides swings and variations. Finally, their recent wins and regained confidence show their improved form. The current strengths of Bangladesh are strong pace attack, balanced all-rounders, and improved fielding. However, their finishing order needs more power to score under pressure.

Pakistan

Pakistan’s current team is inconsistent in batting as we saw in the previous clash with Bangladesh. But still, they have skilled spinners and good finishers under pressure. Salman Ali Agha, a steady right-handed batsman and spinner, captains the side. The team also includes aggressive hitters like Fakhar Zaman and Hasan Nawaz. But their intent remains fearless, often causing poor openings and inconsistent shot selections. Pakistan’s bowling attack is diverse. Abrar Ahmed plays a key role in disrupting stands on worn pitches. Their average speed bowling rounds off to 140 kmph. Left-handed wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem adds variety against right-hand batters. Additionally, Faheem Ashraf, a handy all-rounder, contributes seam bowling and late-order hitting. Their squad’s overall strength relies solely on bowling, and offense depends on a few hitters.

Upcoming ICC Fixtures – Predictions

India vs England

India is in a critical position, with England having a 2-1 lead in the five-match ICC series. This makes the upcoming fourth Test match a high-pressure encounter, posing more pressure on India. England has the home advantage this time, along with a strong pace attack led by Chris Woakes. Additionally, they have a consistent middle-order that stays sustained and accumulates runs. At the same time, India’s strength lies in top scorers like Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul. India’s combined batting gives them an upper hand offensively. Yet, India’s low-order batting is poor as expected. It may struggle to finish the final innings of this ICC matchup. But in defense, India boasts top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, who can control England’s offensive rhythm.

India’s Moves

India will likely play a balanced innings, relying on a few outstanding players. If the pitch conditions are favorable, Bumrah might exploit them. We can expect India to chase the target aggressively in the second innings.

England’s Moves

England will rely heavily on Chris Woakes’ swing expertise, supported by Mark Wood’s pace and Ben Stokes’ all-around impact. Root, Pope, and Brook’s batting lineup looks set to effectively counter Indian spin.

Verdict

England’s combination of batting depth and seam bowling mastery gives them a slight edge to win in this ICC clash.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh

Pakistan and Bangladesh enter this ICC clash with a previous clash ending in favor of Bangladesh. Pakistan’s squad depth, led by Salman Ali Agha, possesses a diverse range of bowling and pace options. This may allow them to take advantage of the pitch regardless of its nature, deliberately. This unfair advantage might threaten Bangladesh’s batting lineup, hoping to collapse in the second half of the innings. However, Pakistan’s poor batting lineup was clearly visible in the first clash. Their batting lineup greatly suffered from a lack of consistency, with numerous players scoring less than 4. Batters like Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub tend to be aggressive but fluctuate under pressure. In contrast, Bangladesh enters with a peak form after recent victories. Litton Das’s squad relies on experienced pace bowlers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin. Bangladesh’s latest ICC outings hint at their upper hand over Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Moves

Pakistan will use a mix of experienced pacers and wrist spinners to exploit any swing or turn on offer. Batting will focus on aggressive starts by openers and consolidating partnerships through middle-order all-rounders. But it is still inconsistent.

Bangladesh’s Moves

Bangladesh will rely on Mustafizur and Taskin’s varied pace attack. In bowling spinners Nasum Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan will exploit the pitch’s favored conditions.

Verdict

Technically, Pakistan has a solid bowling attack. However, their batting depth suffers from run generation. This ICC contest will likely end in favor of Bangladesh.