IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | India vs England 2025

The five-match T20I series between India and England is scheduled 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 at home.

Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the Indian team, building on his amazing captaincy record, including a commanding 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 a formidable English side.

India last faced England in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, where a comprehensive all-round performance ensured a convincing win for the Rohit Sharma-led side.

In terms of venue, Eden Gardens holds a special place in T20I history, with its electrifying atmosphere and memorable matches. The venue’s highest T20I total of 201/5 was set by 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: January 22, 01:30 p.m. GMT/7:30 p.m. IST
• Venue: Gardens of Eden

Reference to Eden Gardens Pitch:

The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is renowned for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering a balanced match between bat and ball.

Fast bowlers can expect to find some early movement with the new ball, taking advantage of the light grass cover and bounce on offer. The swing and seam movement will be crucial in the early overs, making it difficult for the batters to look inside. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more batsman friendly. Bounce and carry will remain consistent, allowing batsmen to play their shots with confidence.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
• Bangs: Suryakumar Yadav, Ben Duckett, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
• All-round: 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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Backup IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

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 (Possible): Sanju Samson (ed), 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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