IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: India vs England, 1st T20I fantasy XI, pitch report & match schedule

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team is set to face England in the 1st T20I of a five-match series on January 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This match marks the first encounter between the two sides since India won over England in the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. India, currently ranked first in T20Is, will be looking to build on their recent success, having won five of their last seven T20 matches against England.

The match is particularly notable for the return of pacer Mohammed Shami, who has been sidelined for over a year due to injury. With both teams eager to establish dominance early in the series, fans can expect an exciting contest, especially given Eden Gardens' reputation for high-scoring games. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST.

India vs England, 1st T20I: Highlights

IND vs ENG: Match Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The first T20I match between India and England is set to take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on January 22, 2025. The pitch at Eden Gardens is known for being batting-friendly, featuring black cotton soil that promotes consistent bounce and allows for high scores. Historically, the average score in the first innings at this venue is around 156 runs, with teams having a balanced record of wins whether they bat or bowl first, each winning about 50% of the time.

Weather conditions are expected to be favourable for cricket, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius (as per cricketaddictor.com). However, late evening dew could pose challenges for bowlers, particularly in controlling the wet ball during the second innings.

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India vs England, T20I: Head-to-Head Statistics

India and England have faced each other in a total of 24 T20I matches. India leads the head-to-head record with 13 victories, while England has won 11 times. No matches have ended in a tie or draw, giving India a win percentage of 54.17% compared to England's 45.83%.

Overall Record

• Total Matches Played: 24
• Matches Won by India: 13
• Matches Won by England: 11
• Ties: 0
• No Results: 0
• India's Win Percentage: 54.17%
• England's Win Percentage: 45.83%

Performance Summary

• Highest Score by India: 224 runs
• Lowest Score by India: 80 runs
• Highest Score by England: 218 runs
• Lowest Score by England: 80 runs

Most Runs Scored by a Player (Overall):

• Virat Kohli (India): 231 runs at an average of 115.50.
• Jos Buttler (England): 172 runs at an average of 43.00

Note: Key players include Mohammed Shami, making his comeback after injury, and Axar Patel, who has been appointed vice-captain. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.

Venue Performance

• Matches played in India: India has a slight edge with more home wins.

Notable venues include Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where they are set to play the latest series starting today.

Recent Encounters

In their most recent match on June 27, 2024, during the T20 World Cup semi-finals, India emerged victorious against England, which adds to their competitive rivalry.

India vs England, 1st T20I: Probable Playing XI

• India Probable XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
• England Probable XI: Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook (vc), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

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India vs England, 1st T20I: Dream11 Prediction

• Wicket-Keepers: Sanju Samson (S Samson), Philip Salt (P Salt)
• Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (S Yadav), Ben Duckett (B Duckett), Abhishek Sharma (A Sharma), Tilak Varma (T Varma) (Vice-Captain), Jacob Bethell (J Bethell)
• All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone (L Livingstone) (Captain), Hardik Pandya (H Pandya)
• Bowlers: Adil Rashid (A Rashid), Mohammed Shami (M Shami)

India vs England, 1st T20I: Full Squad

• India Full Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana
• England Full Squad: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed

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