IND vs ENG Match Preview

The English Cricket Team will begin a 20-day white-ball tour of India this week, with the two teams playing a five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. The first Twenty20 will be contested on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IND vs ENG Match Details

India vs England – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

IND vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	174
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

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.

IND vs ENG Last Five Matches

ENG ( England )	L L L W W
IND ( India )	W W L L W

IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	IND Won	ENG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	24	13	11	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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IND vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Jos Buttler(C)(WK), Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, 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

Topmost Picks for IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Sanju Samson – Sanju Samson was India's leading run-scorer in the Twenty20 format in 2024. He scored 436 runs in his most recent 12 innings, with an average of 43.60.
• Mohammed Shami – Indian pacer who has returned to international cricket after 14 months, adding firepower to the bowling department.

Top Picks – England

• Jos Buttler – England’s captain and wicketkeeper, who will play a crucial role in the series.
• Jacob Bethell – England’s young and promising player, who has had a great record in the IPL and will be one to watch out for.

IND vs ENG Probable Winners:

India and England belong to the most powerful squads in the T20 format, and we anticipate a close match between the two. Looking at their on-paper weaknesses and strengths, we believe India has a slight advantage due to a stronger batting line-up and a balanced bowling attack. The fact the players are playing at home gives them an advantage. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.