India and England are all set to resume their five-match T20I campaign, starting January 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The series promises top-class cricket as both teams prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off in February.
Following the T20Is, cricket will switch to a three-match ODI series, starting on February 6. With both sides boasting seasoned campaigners and budding players, the field is set for an exciting game.
Team India: A fusion of knowledge and emerging talent
The Indian team has a number of players retained in their T20I win list against South Africa. Axar Patel has been he gave the second captain for the first time, showing the most important event in his career. Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is returning to international cricket after a gap of 14 months. Along with him, Suryakumar Yadav he will play a major role in leadership, providing stability to a strong offensive line.
India will join the challenge, having won their last T20I series against England. The team's recent dominance includes a 68-run victory over England in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, which paved the way for their tournament win against South Africa. However, it is Champions Trophy 2025 Towards the end, India are faced with difficult decisions, especially in terms of balancing their batting and bowling.
England's determined demand for redemption
England, meanwhile, will be eager to leave their mark in this series under the leadership of Jos Buttler. Their team, a good mix of youth and experience, consists of power hitters Harry Brook and Ben Duckettalong with the gymnasts. The return of Jofra Archer they inject raw pace into their bowling gear, right Adil RashidExpertise in the middle overs is still a key factor. The team arrives in India with a point to prove after a disappointing exit in the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, where they suffered a heavy defeat against India. With Buttler at the helm, England's focus will be on starting strong, using aggressive play, and countering India's home advantage.
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IND vs ENG 2025, T20I series: Complete schedule and details
1. Jan 22, Wednesday
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Match: India vs England (1st T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local
2. Jan 25, Saturday
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Match: India vs England (2nd T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local
3. Jan 28, Tuesday
- Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Match: India vs England (3rd T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local
4. Jan 31, Friday
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Match: India vs England (4th T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local
5. Feb 02, Sunday
- Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Match: India vs England (5th T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local
Broadcast Details and Live Streaming
- India: DD Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Kannada
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- UK: TNT Sports, Discovery Plus UK
- Australia: Foxtel, Fox Sports (501), Kayo Sports
- Pakistan: I didn't get it
- New Zealand: Sky Sports 1
- South Africa: SuperSport (206)