The much-anticipated 1st T20I between India and England will take place at Eden Gardens on Wednesday as part of a five-match series. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India will face off against Jos Buttler’s England in what promises to be an exciting contest. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, including playing XI predictions, weather, pitch conditions, and more.
MATCH DETAILS
- Date: Wednesday
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Match Type: 1st T20I of a 5-match series
- Live Streaming: Available on Disney Plus Hotstar (India)
INDIA’S PREDICTED PLAYING XI
India will be missing a few regulars in this series, as key players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant have been rested. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami makes his return after a 14-month hiatus. Here’s a look at India’s likely playing XI:
- 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
PLAYER TO WATCH OUT FOR: Mohammed Shami – Returning after a long injury layoff, Shami’s performance will be crucial for India, especially in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. His experience and ability to break partnerships will be key to India’s bowling attack.
ENGLAND’S PREDICTED PLAYING XI
The defending T20 World Cup champions will rely on some of their IPL stars, with a focus on emerging talents like Jacob Bethell. England’s likely playing XI looks as follows:
- Jos Buttler (c&wk)
- Phil Salt
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Jamie Smith
- Gus Atkinson
- Rehan Ahmed
- Adil Rashid
- Jofra Archer
- Mark Wood
Player to Watch Out For:
Jacob Bethell – A rising star, Bethell has impressed with his T20 performances, boasting an average of 57.66 and a strike rate of 167.96 in T20Is. His dynamic batting skills make him one to watch.
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS (INDIA VS ENGLAND IN T20IS)
- Matches Played: 24
- India Wins: 13
- England Wins: 11
India has a slight upper hand in the head-to-head record, but with England’s strong lineup, this series is expected to be closely contested.
PITCH REPORT – EDEN GARDENS
Eden Gardens is known for its batting-friendly surfaces. The pitch typically offers good bounce, which is ideal for stroke-making. Dew could play a significant role during the match, especially in the second innings, making it advantageous for the chasing team.
WEATHER FORECAST
The weather in Kolkata is expected to remain clear, with no chances of rain, ensuring a full match. Temperatures will be moderate, with humidity expected to rise in the evening.
INDIA VS ENGLAND 1ST T20I: LIVE STREAMING DETAILS
Fans can catch the live action on Disney Plus Hotstar, which will stream the match in India.
Get ready for an exciting start to the five-match T20I series between two of the world’s top cricketing nations!
