The first ODI between India and England took place on February 6, 2025, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, starting at 1:30 PM IST.
This series is seen as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India aims to maintain their winning momentum after a 4-1 victory in the T20I series.
England, on the other hand, is looking to improve after a disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Virat Kohli was absent from the first ODI between India and England on February 6, 2025, due to a knee injury. Rohit Sharma confirmed that Kohli had a knee problem the night before the match. Yashasvi Jaiswal was handed his India cap and made his ODI debut in Kohli’s absence.
Key Points:
- The match was held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, with the first ball bowled at 1:30 PM IST.
- Both India and England are using this three-match ODI series to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- India aims to carry its winning momentum from the T20I series, while England seeks to regain form after a poor showing in the ODI World Cup 2023.
- The series is an opportunity for players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to find form ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli’s Absence:
- Knee Problem Virat Kohli was dropped from the 1st ODI due to a knee problem.
IND vs ENG ODI Squads:
- India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami
- England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Players to Watch:
- India: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are under scrutiny after underwhelming Test performances and are looking to regain form in the ODI series. Aakash Chopra expressed concerns about whether Kohli and Sharma would regain their form. He suggested Rohit Sharma should spend time at the crease.
- England: England will rely on Adil Rashid as their specialist spinner, with Rehan Ahmed joining the team to support the spin attack.
Live Streaming Details:
- The series will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports18 networks and live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website
