Prospects of the Indian Cricket Team in the Upcoming England Test Series: Vedic Astrology Forecast

To evaluate the Indian cricket team’s performance during their England tour from June 20 to August 4, 2025, focusing on the first month (until July 15, 2025), this analysis uses three key Vedic astrology charts: the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Hindu New Year) charts for India and England, the Solar Ingress chart for June 15, 2025, and the Full Moon chart of June 11, 2025. These charts provide insights into India’s prospects for the first Test match starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, with the New Moon Chart of June 25 required for further forecasting, particularly in the absence of legendary players ViratKohli and Rohit Sharma.

The Hindu New Year chart offers a year-long outlook, while the Solar Ingress chart in Gemini provides a monthly perspective, and the Full Moon chart offers insights for approximately 15 days around the Full Moon, aligning with the start of the tour. Due to the unavailability of England’s natal chart and the natal charts of both team captains, which would ideally enhance accuracy, the analysis relies solely on these charts to assess both teams’ performances. In Vedic astrology, the 3rd House and its Lord are of prime importance in sports analysis, representing qualities such as courage, physical fitness, athleticism, competitiveness, and determination—essential attributes for success in athletic pursuits like cricket.

England’s Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Hindu New Year) Chart: Cricket Perspective

Ascendant and Key Planetary Positions

• Ascendant: Gemini (Mithuna).

• Sun (3rd Lord - Sports, Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism): In the 10th house with directional strength, conjunct Mercury (Lagna Lord) and Venus (5th Lord - intelligence), fortifying the 3rd house, signifying focused, intelligent bowling,

•  strong willpower, and competitive athleticism.

•  Saturn (9th Lord - Judgment, Batting): In the 9th house, indicating sound judgment, persistent batting, and consistent, diligent bowling performance.

•  Jupiter (10th Lord - Sky, Captaincy): In the 12th house, with Venus (12th Lord - loss) in the 10th house, creating a combination that may result in dropped catches and erratic captaincy.

Navamsa (D-9) Insights

• Jupiter (11th and 8th Lord): Exalted in the 3rd house, aspecting Moon (3rd Lord - self-effort, courage, athleticism) and the 11th house (gains).

• Rahu and Mars: Rahu in the 3rd house, with Mars (Karaka for 3rd house) in the 2nd house alongside the 10th Lord Saturn, Vargottama in Gemini, significantly enhances bowling strength, competitiveness, and determination.

• Ketu in 9th House: Ketu in the 9th house (judgment, batting), under the aspect of the 7th Lord Mars, forms a Rajyoga, enhancing batting judgment.

Features

• The chart suggests intelligent, witty, and deceptive bowling paired with mature batting performance, driven by the 3rd house’s emphasis on courage and athleticism.

• A disciplined performance is anticipated, supported by strong planetary alignments.

• Jupiter (10th Lord - sky, captaincy) in the 12th house and Venus (12th Lord) in the 10th house may lead to occasional misjudged catches during the series.

• Rahu’s influence on the 3rd Lord in the Rashi chart and the 3rd house in Navamsabolsters swing bowling capabilities and competitive edge.

England’s Solar Ingress Chart (June 15, 2025): Cricket Perspective

Key Planetary Positions

• 3rd Lord Mercury (Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism): In the 3rd house, conjunct the 5th Lord Sun (focus, intelligence) and 9th Lord Jupiter (judgment, batting), indicating intelligent bowling, mature, consistent batting, and strong athletic determination.

• 9th Lord Jupiter and 10th Lord Saturn: Both aspecting the 9th house (judgment, batting), enhancing luck, judgment, and technical batting skills.

• 10th Lord Saturn (Sky, Captaincy): In the 12th house, suggesting occasional missed catches.

Navamsa (D-9) Insights

• 3rd Lord Moon: With Mars in Lagna (11th from the 3rd house), strengthening the chart and pointing to fierce, emotionally intense fast bowling with competitive zeal.

• 9th Lord and 10th Lord Saturn very well placed in 9th House under aspect of 5th Lord Mercury , showing the good captaincy and catching skills .

Features

• The chart highlights England’s strength in intelligent bowling and consistent, technically proficient batting, reinforced by the 3rd house’s focus on courage and athleticism.

• Fielding may be impacted by occasional missed catches due to Saturn’s placement in the 12th house but the 10th Lord Saturn  in Navnansa is well placed in 5thHouse is a saving grace.

England’s Full Moon Chart (June 11, 2025): Cricket Perspective

Key Planetary Positions

• 3rd Lord Mercury (Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism): In the 12th house (loss), conjunct Jupiter (9th Lord - judgment, batting), suggesting mixed outcomes in bowling efforts.

• 3rd House: Under the aspect of Saturn (7th and 8th Lord - humiliation, defeat), indicating challenges in maintaining bowling consistency and competitiveness.

• 10th Lord Mars (Sky, Captaincy): Well-placed in 2nd House but with Ketu, hinting at dropped catches.

Navamsa (D-9) Insights

• 3rd Lord Saturn: In sign exchange with the 11th Lord Mercury (gain), and the 9th Lord Moon in the 4th house with directional strength, under the aspect of the 10th Lord Sun, forming a Rajyoga, reflecting strong batting skills with artistic and imaginative play.

• 10th Lord Sun: In the 10th house, indicating excellent catching skills.

D-60 Insights

• 3rd Lord Jupiter: Under the aspect of Mars from the 3rd house (Karaka for 3rd house), signifying fierce, mature fast bowling with strong athleticism.

• 9th Lord (Judgment, Batting): In the 5th house, under Jupiter’s aspect (Karaka of 9th house), highly favorable for batting.

• 10th Lord Moon (Sky, Captaincy): In the 6th house (struggle, competition), under the aspect of Mars[2nd Lord , 7th Lord] and Sun[11th Lord], may lead to some dropped catches.

England’s Overall Outlook

The charts collectively indicate that England will deliver a strong, disciplined performance, characterized by intelligent and deceptive bowling, particularly in swing and fast bowling, influenced by Mercury, Mars, and Rahu in the 3rd house, emphasizing courage, athleticism, and competitiveness. Their batting will be mature, technically proficient, and consistent, bolstered by Jupiter and Saturn’s aspects on the 9th house (judgment, batting). However, persistent issues with misjudged or dropped catches, stemming from Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon’s placements in the 12th or 6th houses, may impact fielding performance. England is well-positioned for a competitive advantage, particularly in bowling and batting.

India’s Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Hindu New Year) Chart: Cricket Perspective

Ascendant and Key Planetary Positions

• Ascendant: Leo (Simha).

• Sun (Lagna Lord) and Venus (3rd Lord - Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism, Retrograde): In the 8th house with Rahu, Mercury, and Moon (12th Lord - loss).

• Jupiter (8th Lord): In the 10th house (sky, captaincy), in sign exchange with Venus (3rd and 10th Lord).

• Mars (Karaka for 3rd House, 9th Lord - Judgment, Batting): Vargottama in the 11th house (gains).

Features

• The 3rd Lord Venus, retrograde in the 8th house (defeat, humiliation) with Rahu, Sun, Mercury, and Moon (12th Lord), suggests weaknesses in team efforts, courage, and athletic performance in sports.

• The sign exchange between Venus (3rd and 10th Lord) in the 8th house and Jupiter (8th Lord) in the 10th house (sky, captaincy) indicates potential for dropped catches and erratic captaincy.

• Mars, Vargottama in the 11th house, signifies bold, risky stroke play and strong batting against challenging bowling attacks, supported by competitive determination.

• Saturn (6th Lord - struggle, obstacles) aspecting the 9th house (judgment, batting) suggests challenges in judgment, but Mars (9th Lord) in the 11th house supports aggressive, effective batting.

Navamsa (D-9) Insights

• Mars (3rd Lord - Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism): With Saturn (6th Lord - obstacles) in the 10th house, indicating fiery bowling capable of challenging a strong opponent’s batting lineup with competitive zeal.

• Venus (9th Lord): With Mercury (10th Lord, retrograde) in the 12th house (loss), forming a potent Rajyoga, suggesting strong batting but marred by poor fielding, especially dropped catches.

• The 10th house (sky, captaincy) in the Rashi chart (Venus, retrograde in 8th, erratic) and Navamsa (Mercury, retrograde in 12th) in houses of loss indicates erratic fielding, particularly dropped catches.

D-60 Insights

• 6th Lord Mars: In the 10th house, and 10th Lord Jupiter in the 6th house, signify obstacles in catching and captaincy.

• 8th Lord Saturn: Aspecting the 10th house reinforces these challenges.

• 3rd Lord Sun: In the 3rd house with the Moon, highly auspicious, indicating exceptional artistry in spin bowling with strong athleticism.

India’s Solar Ingress Chart (June 15, 2025): Cricket Perspective

Overview of Team Dynamics

The Solar Ingress Chart for Bharat, analyzed with a focus on cricket, reveals key astrological influences shaping the Indian team’s performance for the month of June 2025. The 3rd Lord Sun in Lagna, conjunct Jupiter and Lagna Lord Mercury, forms a powerful combination, signifying strong self-effort (3rd House - courage, athleticism, competitiveness), team spirit, and determination, laying a solid foundation for competitive performance.

Fast Bowling: Strength and Intensity (3rd House - Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism)

Jupiter’s Nakshatra exchange with Rahu connects the Sun to Rahu, Mars, and Ketu in the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism), indicating fierce and energetic fast bowling with swing. This high energy in the 3rd House may occasionally lead to wayward deliveries due to its intensity, but it ensures that the Indian team’s fast bowlers will exhibit exceptional aggression, skill, and competitive determination.

Captaincy and Fielding Challenges (10th House - Sky, Captaincy)

The 10th Lord Jupiter, under Rahu’s Nakshatra exchange, points to sloppy catching and unconventional captaincy decisions in the 10th House (sky, captaincy) that may prove detrimental to the team’s success. Additionally, Saturn, as the 8th and 9th Lord in the 10th House (sky, captaincy), reinforces erratic catching, further highlighting fielding weaknesses.

Batting: Strengths and Vulnerabilities (9th House - Judgment, Batting)

The 9th Lord hosting Rahu, under Jupiter’s aspect and Nakshatra exchange, forms a Rajyoga, favoring strong batting judgment (9th House - judgment, batting) with unconventional shot selection. However, the aspect of Mars, the 6th Lord (obstacles) with its maverick nature, is likely to negatively impact batting in the 9th House (judgment, batting) due to poor shot selection.

Navamsa (D-9) Insights

• 3rd Lord Venus: In the 6th House of obstacles, aspected by the 9th Lord Mars from the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism), supports competitive and resilient fast bowling.

• Venus’s Sign Exchange with 6th Lord Sun (Obstacles, Conflict): Venus as the 8th Lord (humiliation, defeat) is undesirable and may hinder consistent performance.

• 5th Lord Moon: In the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism) with Mars, reinforces intelligent and fiery fast bowling.

• 9th Lord Mars: Aspecting the 9th House (judgment, batting) strengthens batting potential, but the 12th Lord Saturn’s aspect on the 9th House (judgment, batting) indicates poor shot selection against fast bowling, undermining batting efforts.

• Jupiter in 10th House[Sky] conjuct Ketu under the Nakshtra exchange with Rahu,under aspect of Mars [Maverick ] hints towards sloppy catching and poor captaincy .

Performance Outlook

While Indian fast bowlers are poised to perform exceptionally well, driven by the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism) dynamics, batting in the 9th House (judgment, batting) may fall short due to Mars, the 6th Lord (maverick, obstacles), influencing the 9th House in the Rashi chart, and Saturn, the 6th Lord in D-9, aspecting the 9th House, leading to poor judgment and suboptimal batting. The 10th House (sky, captaincy) challenges with sloppy catching and poor captaincy decisions may further hinder India’s overall success.

India’s Full Moon Chart (June 11, 2025): Cricket Perspective

Overview

The Full Moon Chart of June 11, 2025, provides insights into the Indian cricket team’s performance for approximately 15 days, covering the start of the first Test match on June 20, 2025. The Full Moon falls in the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism), influencing team dynamics.

Fast Bowling: Strengths and Challenges (3rd House - Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism)

The Full Moon in the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism), under the aspect of the 3rd Lord Mars from the 12th House, benefits from strong Paksha Bala but indicates aloofness in the bowling squad. The Sun, as the 12th Lord (loss), aspecting the 3rd House, along with Moon and Mars aspecting the 3rd House from the 12th House, suggests potential injury to a leading bowler.

In the D-9 chart, the 3rd Lord Venus in the 5th House (intelligence), aspected by Mars (fire),Jupiter[Judgement] and Mercury (intelligence), supports fiery ,mature and intelligent bowling with competitive zeal. However, Mercury’s sign exchange with Saturn (12th Lord - loss) may lead to occasional wayward bowling or injury to the leading bowler.

Batting: Vulnerabilities (9th House - Judgment, Batting)

The 9th Lord Venus in the 8th House, with the Moon’s aspect on the 9th House (judgment, batting) and the 12th Lord  Sun influencing the 9th House , points to poor judgment, a fearful attitude among batsmen, and emotional shot selection, likely resulting in suboptimal batting performance. In the D-9 chart, the 9th House hosts Jupiter (Lagna Lord), aspected by Mars (9th Lord - judgment) but also Saturn (loss), reinforcing fear-driven poor shot selection.

Captaincy and Fielding (10th House - Sky, Captaincy)

The 10th Lord Mercury in its own sign in the 10th House (sky, captaincy), conjunct Jupiter, indicates strong catching and effective captaincy. However, in the D-9 chart, Ketu in the 10th House (sky, captaincy) suggests poor catching and inconsistent captaincy decisions.

Performance Outlook

The Full Moon Chart highlights a mixed outlook for India. The bowling squad, despite its strength in the 3rd House (self-effort, courage, athleticism), may face aloofness and potential injury to a key bowler, with occasional wayward deliveries. Batting is likely to suffer due to poor judgment and emotional shot selection driven by fear in the 9th House (judgment, batting). While captaincy and catching show promise in the Rashichart, the D-9 chart indicates challenges with inconsistent fielding and captaincy, potentially impacting overall team performance.

Comparative Analysis and Final Conclusion (June 20–July 15, 2025)

India’s Strengths and Challenges

• Bowling (3rd House - Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism): India’s Chaitra ShuklaPratipada chart highlights exceptional spin bowling artistry (D-60: 3rd Lord Sun with Moon in 3rd house) and fiery, aggressive fast bowling (Solar Ingress: 3rd House Rahu, Mars, Ketu; Full Moon: Venus in D-9 5th House with Mars and Mercury aspects), showcasing courage and competitiveness. However, the Full Moon chart suggests aloofness and potential injury to a key bowler, with Mercury’s sign exchange with Saturn (D-9) causing occasional wayward bowling.

• Batting (9th House - Judgment, Batting): The Hindu New Year chart shows bold, risky stroke play (Mars in 11th house), supported by a Rajyoga in D-9 (Venus with Mercury), but poor fielding and judgment issues persist (Saturn’s aspect on 9th house). The Solar Ingress chart indicates strong batting judgment with unconventional shots (9th Lord with Rahu, Jupiter’s aspect), but Mars (6th Lord) and Saturn (D-9) cause poor shot selection against fast bowling. The Full Moon chart reinforces batting vulnerabilities with fear-driven, emotional shot selection (9th Lord Venus in 8th, Saturn’s aspect in D-9).

• Fielding and Captaincy (10th House - Sky, Captaincy): The Hindu New Year chart signals erratic fielding and dropped catches (Venus in 8th, Jupiter in 10th, D-60 challenges). The Solar Ingress chart confirms sloppy catching and poor captaincy decisions (Jupiter with Ketu, Saturn in 10th). The Full Moon chart offers hope with strong catching and captaincy in the Rashi chart (Mercury in 10th), but D-9 indicates poor catching and inconsistent captaincy (Ketu in 10th).

England’s Strengths and Challenges

• Bowling (3rd House - Self-Effort, Courage, Athleticism): England’s Hindu New Year chart emphasizes intelligent, deceptive swing bowling (Rahu’s influence, Mars Vargottama in D-9), showcasing courage and athleticism. The Solar Ingress chart reinforces intelligent bowling (Mercury, Sun, Jupiter in 3rd), and the Full Moon chart shows fierce, mature fast bowling (D-60: Jupiter with Mars aspect), though the 3rd house under Saturn’s aspect in D-1 suggests occasional challenges in maintaining competitiveness.

• Batting (9th House - Judgment, Batting): The Hindu New Year chart indicates mature, persistent batting (Saturn in 9th), enhanced by the Solar Ingress chart’s technical proficiency (Jupiter, Saturn aspecting 9th). The Full Moon chart’s Rajyoga in D-9 (Moon in 4th, Sun in 10th) and D-60 (9th Lord in 5th with Jupiter’s aspect) confirm strong, artistic batting.

• Fielding and Captaincy (10th House - Sky, Captaincy): The Hindu New Year chart suggests occasional misjudged catches (Jupiter in 12th, Venus in 10th). The Solar Ingress chart indicates missed catches (Saturn in 12th), and the Full Moon chart shows mixed fielding outcomes (Mars with Ketu in D-1, Sun in 10th in D-9), with some dropped catches (Moon in 6th in D-60).

Final Conclusion

England holds a competitive edge over India for the first month of the tour (June 20–July 15, 2025). Their disciplined, intelligent bowling, particularly in swing and fast bowling, driven by the 3rd House’s emphasis on courage, athleticism, and competitiveness, and mature, technically proficient batting in the 9th House give them an advantage, despite occasional fielding lapses. India’s fast and spin bowling, bolstered by strong 3rd House dynamics, is a significant strength, capable of challenging England’s batting lineup with courage and determination. However, India’s batting in the 9th House (judgment, batting) is likely to struggle due to poor judgment, fear-driven shot selection, and emotional decisions, particularly against fast bowling. India’s fielding and captaincy in the 10th House are further hampered by persistent dropped catches and erratic decision-making, evident in the Hindu New Year and Solar Ingress charts. The Full Moon chart offers India some hope with strong captaincy and catching in the Rashi chart for the initial 15-day period, but D-9 challenges suggest inconsistency. Without key players like Kohli and Sharma, India faces an uphill battle,and England is likely to dominate in the Test matches during this period due to their balanced performance across batting, bowling, and relatively better fielding.

Written and Researched by Sunil Dutt