The highly anticipated 1st T20I between India and England is set to kick off on January 22, 2025, at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With both teams boasting star-studded lineups and significant stakes in the series, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting clash.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, enters this match with a strong squad that includes seasoned players like Mohammad Shami, who is making his return after recovering from injury. The batting lineup is expected to be explosive, featuring young talents such as Tilak Varma and experienced players like Hardik Pandya.
On the other hand, England, under the captaincy of Jos Buttler, aims to assert their dominance with a balanced mix of youth and experience. Key players include hard-hitting batsmen like Harry Brook and a formidable bowling attack led by the returning Jofra Archer.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Eden Gardens is known for its batting-friendly pitch, which typically offers good runs for batsmen while also providing some assistance to bowlers as the match progresses. The weather forecast suggests clear skies with no rain expected, promising ideal conditions for cricket.
India Predicted Playing XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
England Predicted Playing XI
Jos Buttler (c&wk), Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Full Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk)
England: Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
Live Streaming Details of IND vs ENG
Where to watch the IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 on TV in India?
The IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 will be telecasted live on the Sports 18 Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 in India?
The live streaming of the IND vs ENG T20I series 2025 will be done on the JioCinema app and website in India.
