The first ODI of the three-match series between India and England will be played on February 6 in Nagpur. This series is a build up for the eight-team tournament called ICC Champions Trophy 2025 later this month. Both teams last played an ODI game months ago and are looking to build their side for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
IND vs ENG: Match Details
| Match | India vs England First ODI |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur |
| Timings | 1:30 PM IST |
| Date | February 6 |
IND vs ENG: Head to Head
| MATCHES PLAYED | INDIA WON | ENGLAND WON | TIED | NO RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 58 | 44 | 2 | 3 |
IND vs ENG: Probable Playing XI
| India (Probable) | England (ANNOUNCED) |
|---|---|
| 1. Rohit Sharma (capt) | 1. Ben Duckett |
| 2. Shubman Gill | 2. Phil Salt (wk) |
| 3. Virat Kohli | 3. Joe Root |
| 4. Shreyas Iyer | 4. Harry Brook |
| 5. Rishabh Pant (wk) | 5. Jos Buttler (capt) |
| 6. Hardik Pandya | 6. Liam Livingstone |
| 7. Ravindra Jadeja | 7. Jacob Bethell |
| 8. Washington Sundar | 8. Brydon Carse |
| 9. Kuldeep Yadav | 9. Jofra Archer |
| 10. Arshdeep Singh | 10. Adil Rashid |
| 11. Mohammed Shami | 11. Saqib Mahmood |
IND vs ENG: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM IST | Batting & Spin friendly | Hazy Sunshine. Highest Temp – 31 Degrees | None |
IND vs ENG: Players to watch out for
India:
Captain Rohit Sharma had a poor Test outing from September last year to December. However, in white-ball cricket, he was doing well from the Asia Cup 2023 to the ODI series against Sri Lanka last year.
Former skipper Virat Kohli also had a torrid time in the longest format after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. However, the ODI format will provide him the best chance to make a comeback among the runs.
Mohammed Shami made his international comeback in the preceding T20I series against England. However, he will get more chances in the One Day format and is expected to do well.
England:
Joe Root has made a comeback in the 50-over format for the first time after the World Cup 2023. He would like to bank on his Test batting form in recent times.
Jofra Archer had a good T20I series with the ball as he cranked up at a high pace. He will be expected to do the same in the ODIs.
Brydon Carse has been a bowler to watch out for in Asian conditions in the last few months. He has impressed the fans and critics alike with his bowling in these conditions across formats.
IND vs ENG: Who will win the toss?
Looking at the pitch in the last few years at Jamtha, both teams will look to bat first as it has been a dry surface and helps the spinners. Batting last would be a challenge for both teams
Scenario 1: IND wins the toss and bat first
| India Total 1st innings | England Total 2nd innings |
| 250-260 | 230-240 |
Scenario 2: England win the toss and elect to bat first
| England Total 1st innings | India Total 2nd innings |
| 240-250 | 255 |
IND vs ENG: Match Prediction
Although the teams batting first has an advantage, India might win even if they bat second as England has only one frontline spinner in the playing XI.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
India is expected to win this match.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be sunny and a bit humid during the day and no chance of rain.
Will Dew have any impact?
Dew won’t have any impact as India as a country is heading towards the end of winters.
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