Five-match T20I series in between India and England is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 22, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Men in Blue, who are reigning in the T20 World Cup, will be looking to maintain their top form as they return to their home game.
Suryakumar Yadav he continues to lead the Indian side, building on his captaincy record, including a 3-1 series win. South Africa last year. With a mix of experienced players and young talents, India will be eager to showcase their skills against a formidable English team.
India last faced England in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, where a brilliant performance saw the Rohit Sharma-led team win.
As for the venue, Eden Gardens holds a special place in the history of T20I, with its energizing atmosphere and memorable matches. The highest T20I score, 201/5, was set by Pakistan against Bangladesh in the World Cup of 2016. India's best performance so far is 186/5.
Match details: IND vs ENG, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: January 22, 01:30 pm GMT/7:30 pm IST
- Location: The Gardens of Eden
Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
The famous Eden Gardens in Kolkata is known for its pace and pace, offering a perfect match between bat and ball.
Fast bowlers can expect to make the first move with the new ball, use a little grass cover and skip the delivery. The swing and seam movements will be important in the early overs, making it difficult for the batsmen to check. The bounce and carry remain consistent, allowing hitters to play with confidence.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Selection Predictions:
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
- Strikers: Suryakumar Yadav, Ben Duckett, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
- Circle: Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Arshdeep Singh (c), Phil Salt (vc)
- Option 2: Jos Buttler(c), Suryakumar Yadav(vc)
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Predictions:
Hardik Pandya, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Nitesh Kumar Reddy
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team for today's match (January 22, 01:30 pm GMT):
IND vs ENG Playing XI:
India (Probably): Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku SinghNitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood