South African Rapid Bowling Legend Dale Steyn carried out a bold prediction before the Indian highly anticipated test series of five matches against England, which will start on June 20 in Headingley, Leeds. Steyn spoke about Jiohotstar and expressed confidence that all five matches would bring direct results and lean up England to set out a series of 3-2.
“All games will be close. But they will all have the result. I think it will be 3-2 in favor of England. It will have the result in each test match. For no team will have no escape victory, all five games will be very close,” Steyn said.
The series is important not only because of the history between two nations, but also because it denotes the dawn of the new era for the Indian test cricket. For the first time in more than ten years, India will be on the field without the star trio Virt Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravicandran Ashwin – all who recently announced their retirement from the longest format.
SHUBMAN GILL has been appointed another Indian test captain He named Vice-Capital with Rishabh Pant. Gill, who became the first full series as a captain, is responsible for leading a relatively young site in one of the most demanding conditions for tourist teams. His task is further complicated by the Indian underestimating record in England – only three series win from 19 attempts, with 14 defeats of the series and two draws.
The Indian challenge will still be daunting due to the impressive home record in England under the coach Brendon McCullum. Since he took over McCullum, England played 20 home tests, won 15, lost only four and drew only one – a remarkable percentage of 75%victories. Such dominance gives Steyn’s belief that England is slightly popular to the series.
Steyn, who watched closely at the World Championship (WTC), was also reflected in the recent success in South Africa in the competition and evoked comparison in thinking and consistency.
“Since the beginning of this World Championship in the South Africa World Championship, she knew she had to win a certain number of games to get to the finals – and do it and won seven in a row, regardless of the opposition,” Steyn said.
“It doesn’t matter what you are against, anyone who played a test cricket tells you that the victory of a single test match is never easy. Get seven gradually, earn a place in the finals and then continue to cross the line today – that’s absolutely huge,” he added.
The dominant victory of South Africa over Australia in the WTC finals rested any doubts about their qualifications, especially after earlier victories against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
“These are two massive teams. They were years of wild rivals. Australia commands every South African cricket for everything they have achieved, especially their world titles. South Africa knew it would be one of their most difficult tests,” Steyn said.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
June 16, 2025
