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

The five-match T20I series between India and England will begin on Wednesday, January 22 at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. The men in blue, reigning T20 World Cup champions, aim to maintain their dominant form as they return to action on home soil.

Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the Indian side, building on his stellar captaincy record, including a 3-1 series win in south africa last year With a mix of experienced players and young talent, India will be eager to showcase their skills against a formidable English side.

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

As for the venue, Eden Gardens holds a special place in T20I history with its electrifying atmosphere and memorable matches. The highest T20I total at the venue, 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: Jan 22, 13:30 GMT/19:30 IST
• Place: Gardens of Eden

Eden Gardens Field Report:

Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering a balanced contest 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 movement of the seam will be crucial in the opening overs, making it difficult for the batsmen to set their sights on. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more batsman-friendly. Bounce and carry will remain consistent, allowing hitters to play their shots with confidence.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
• Beaters: Suryakumar Yadav, Ben Duckett, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
• Versatile: 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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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:

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 (likely): Sanju Samson (week), 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 (week), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

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