The India vs England 1st T20I match is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2025, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with India led by Suryakumar Yadav and England led by Jos Buttler. India, now ranked first in T20Is, is going to be trying to improve on their recent success, after winning five of the last of their seven T20 matches against England.

IND vs ENG Match Details

India vs England – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 22nd January 2025 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

IND vs ENG Pitch Report

As the match progresses, the pitch becomes slightly slower, and the spinners will benefit. Dew can also play a significant role, giving the chasing team a clear advantage. 

IND vs ENG Weather Report

The weather will be clear, with pleasant temperatures, with temperatures ranging from 31°C to a low of 21°C.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices For IND vs ENG

Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler is an energetic wicketkeeper-batsman renowned for his fiery batting style. He can lead off the inning or bat in the middle to finish games. His extensive experience in international T20 leagues, including the IPL, gives him a formidable rival.

Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is familiar with the conditions at Eden Gardens, his home ground in the IPL, where he represents the Kolkata Knight Riders. With his subtle changes, he can make the batters tremble. He has 19 wickets in 13 T20Is, with the best score of 5 for 17.

See More: Ind vs Eng, 1st T20I 2025: Dream11 Top Captain and Vice-Captain

IND vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Jos Buttler(C)(WK), Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood

India Probable Playing XIs

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(WK), Suryakumar Yadav(C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh