Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to the outcome that accurately reflects the result of the first Test match between England and India, scheduled from June 20 to June 24, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. The possible outcomes are:

• India bat first and win: India wins the match after batting first.

• India bat first and lose: India loses the match after batting first.

• England bat first and win: England wins the match after batting first.

• England bat first and lose: England loses the match after batting first.

• Match ends in a draw: The match concludes without a winner.

• Match ends in a tie: Both teams have identical scores at the end of the match.

• India win by an innings: India wins by an innings margin.

• England win by an innings: England wins by an innings margin.

The market will resolve based on official match results as reported by reputable sources such as ESPN Cricinfo and BBC Sport.

Background

The first Test match between England and India is set to take place at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20 to June 24, 2025. This match is part of a five-Test series forming part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship. (en.wikipedia.org)

England's squad for the first Test includes captain Ben Stokes, with notable players such as Joe Root and Ollie Pope. Jamie Overton returns to the Test lineup after a finger injury. (reuters.com)

India has appointed Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma. The squad features vice-captain Rishabh Pant and key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. (reuters.com)

Headingley is known for its challenging conditions, often favoring seam bowlers, which could influence team strategies and match outcomes.

Considerations

• Weather Conditions: English weather can be unpredictable, potentially affecting play and leading to draws.

• Team Form and Injuries: Recent performances and player fitness may impact team strength and match results.

• Pitch Behavior: The condition of the Headingley pitch can influence batting and bowling effectiveness, affecting the match outcome.

• Update 2025-06-17 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): If a single match result satisfies the criteria for multiple answers, all of those answers will resolve as YES.

For example, if England bats first and wins by an innings, both the 'England bat first and win' and 'England win by an innings' options will resolve as YES.