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Source: Sporting News
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On Wednesday, January 22, India (IND) will play England (ENG) in the opening Twenty20 International of the five-match series at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After the Men in Blue defeated England in the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals, this will be the first time the two sides play one another. Since winning the trophy in Barbados, the reigning world T20 champions have not lost a bilateral series. In the shortest version of the game, India is ranked first, while the team captained by Jos Buttler is ranked third.
The return of bowler Mohammed Shami to international cricket after a 14-month hiatus is the team's high point for the five-match series. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have rejoined the Indian Test team, while key players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant have been rested. The new addition to the team is Dhruv Jurel, who took Jitesh Sharma's place as Samson's backup goalie.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Match Details:
| Particulars | Details |
| Match | India vs England, 1st T20I |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18 / Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app & website) |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
The famously batting-friendly wickets at Eden Gardens provide the perfect backdrop for spectacular batting performances. It is anticipated that batsmen will benefit from the fast outfield and even bounce, guaranteeing a high-scoring match. Batting is still the main attraction, though bowlers—especially spinners—may receive some help in the closing stages.
Kolkata Weather Report:
The famously batting-friendly wickets at Eden Gardens provide the perfect backdrop for spectacular batting performances. It is anticipated that batsmen will benefit from the fast outfield and even bounce, guaranteeing a high-scoring match. Batting is still the main attraction, though bowlers—especially spinners—may receive some help in the closing stages.
Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Won by India | 13 |
| Won by England | 11 |
| No Result | 01 |
IND vs ENG Predicted XI:
India Probable Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Sanju Samson (worker), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammad Shami
England Probable Squad: Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Phil Salt (WK), Ben Duckett, and Jos Buttler (C)
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