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The five-match T20I series between India and England is set to begin on Wednesday, January 22, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Men in Blue, reigning T20 World Cup champions, aim to maintain their dominant form as they return to action on home soil.
Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the Indian side, building on his stellar captaincy record, including a commanding 3-1 series win in South Africa last year. With a mix of experienced players and young talents, India will be eager to showcase their prowess against a formidable English team.
India last faced England in the T20 World Cup 2024 group stage, where a comprehensive all-round performance secured a convincing win for the Rohit Sharma-led side.
As far as the venue is concerned, Eden Gardens holds a special place in T20I history, with its electrifying atmosphere and memorable matches. The venue’s highest T20I total, 201/5, was set by Pakistan against Bangladesh during the 2016 World Cup. India’s best performance here is 186/5.
Match details: IND vs ENG, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: January 22, 01:30 pm GMT/7:30 pm IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is renowned for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering a balanced contest between bat and ball.
Fast bowlers can expect to find some early movement with the new ball, exploiting the slight grass cover and bounce on offer. Swing and seam movement will be crucial in the initial overs, making it challenging for batters to get their eye in. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more batsman-friendly. The bounce and carry will remain consistent, allowing batters to play their strokes with confidence.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Ben Duckett, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
- All-rounder: Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Arshdeep Singh (c), Phil Salt (vc)
- Choice 2: Jos Buttler (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
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 (Probable): 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: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
