IND vs ENG T20I series: India vs England team preview, key players and all you need to know

Leaving the losses in Test games behind, Team India now enbark on a five-match T20I series against England at home. The highly anticipated series promises thrilling cricket as India, led by the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav, will aim to capitalize on home advantage, while England, under the experienced Jos Buttler, seek to showcase their prowess.

Fans eager for the clash can catch the live action on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, with telecasts on all Star Sports channels.

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A battle of titans

India, reigning T20 World Champions, have been in terrific form when it comes to limited overs series. However, with the way things have been going against them, in the past few months, they will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes. The Men in Blue have remained unbeaten in bilateral series since their championship triumph in Barbados and their squad is further strengthened by the return of pacer Mohammed Shami.

As for England, they will be entering this contest, fresh off a commanding 3-1 victory over the West Indies. The English side boasts young sensation Jacob Bethell, whose aggressive batting has drawn attention worldwide. Bringing in their explosive style of play, it will surely make this contest one to watch.

Team previews

India: The hosts will enter the series on the back of a dominant 3-1 win over South Africa. With a mix of seasoned players and young talent, the team looks well-rounded. Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma bring firepower to the batting order, while the spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi will be key on turning tracks.

England: As for the visitors, they are packed with IPL veterans like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Jofra Archer, adding invaluable experience. Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old batting prodigy will have all eyes on him after being picked for the IPL 2025. Bowlers like Mark Wood and Adil Rashid will provide depth and versatility.

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IND vs ENG: Key players to watch

India:

Suryakumar Yadav: The captain has amassed 1,016 T20I runs at home with a stellar strike rate of 170.46.

Varun Chakravarthy: The spinner is in top form, claiming 12 wickets in his last four T20Is.

Sanju Samson: With three centuries in his last five T20I innings, Samson is a game-changer in the middle order.

England:

Jos Buttler: Just four sixes away from becoming the first Englishman to hit 150 T20I maximums, Buttler remains a force to reckon with.

Jacob Bethell: The young batter has an impressive strike rate of 167.96, making him a key asset.

Jofra Archer: Archer¡¯s pace and accuracy make him a vital component of England¡¯s attack on Indian tracks.

IND vs ENG schedule

1st T20I: January 22, Kolkata, 7:00 PM IST

2nd T20I: January 25, Chennai, 7:00 PM IST

3rd T20I: January 28, Rajkot, 7:00 PM IST

4th T20I: January 31, Pune, 7:00 PM IST

5th T20I: February 2, Mumbai, 7:00 PM IST

IND vs ENG: Full squads

India T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel.

England T20I Squad: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jos Buttler (C), Jamie Smith, Philip Salt, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood.

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