IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | India vs England 2025
The five-match T20I series in between India and England kicks off on Wednesday, January 22, at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. The men in blue, the reigning T20 World Cup winners, look 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 convincing 3-1 series win in South Africa last year. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, India will be eager to show their mettle against the mighty English team.
India last faced England in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, where an all-round performance ensured a convincing win for the Rohit Sharma-led side.
In terms of venues, Eden Gardens holds a special place in T20I history, with its electrifying atmosphere and memorable matches. He set the highest T20I total for the venue, 201/5 Pakistan against Bangladesh during World Cup 2016. India’s best performance here is 186/5.
Match details: IND vs ENG, 1st T20I:
- Date and time: Jan 22, 13:30 GMT/19:30 IST
- place: Gardens of Paradise
Eden Gardens Field Report:
Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering a balanced bat-to-ball contest.
Fast bowlers can expect to find some early movement with the new ball, taking advantage of the soft grass cover and bounce offered. The swing and movement of the joints will be key in the opening overs, making it difficult for the batsmen to catch their eye. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more suitable for the batsmen. Bounce and carry will remain consistent, allowing hitters to play their shots with confidence.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Predictions:
- Gatekeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
- dough: Suryakumar Yadav, Ben Duckett, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
- Versatile: Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs ENG Captain and Co-Captain Dream11 Predictions:
- Choice 1: Arshdeep Singh (c), Phil Salt (vc)
- Choice 2: Jos Buttler (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Backup Predictions:
Hardik Pandya, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Nitesh Kumar Reddy
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 22, 13:30 GMT):
IND vs ENG Playing XI:
India (probably): Sanju Samson (ie), 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
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