The opening match of the "England in India, 5 T20I Series, 2025 " will be played between India and England (IND vs ENG) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 22nd January 2025 at 07:00 PM IST.
IND vs ENG (India vs England), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: India vs England, 1st T20I
Date: 22nd January 2025
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
IND vs ENG, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 138 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Temperature will hover around 23.7 °C and humidity is expected to be around 28%. 1.46 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
IND vs ENG, Head to Head
In the 24 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 4 | 106 | 53 | 2 | 17.5 | 0, 46, 9, 0, 51 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jos Buttler | 5 | 98 | 32.7 | 0 | - | 12, 6, 21, 29, 30 | - |
| Sanju Samson | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 0 | - | 7, 31, 4, 19, 75 | - |
- Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is a Batter and has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 0, 46, 9, 0, 51 runs at an average of 53 per match. Tilak Varma is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 17.5 per match.
- Joseph Charles Buttler
Jos Buttler is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 12, 6, 21, 29, 30 runs at an average of 32.7 per match.
- Sanju Viswanath Samson
Sanju Samson is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Sanju Samson is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 7, 31, 4, 19, 75 runs at an average of 27.2 per match.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 26 | 0, 0, 7, 24, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 8 | - | 4 | 25.8 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 2 | 2, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17.8 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 2 |
- Varun Chakravarthy Vinod
Varun Chakravarthy is a Bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recent 3 matches Varun Chakravarthy has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Arshdeep Singh has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He bowls left-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 25.8. Arshdeep Singh has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Jofra Chioke Archer
Jofra Archer is a Bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jofra Archer is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 4 matches he has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 17.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Jofra Archer has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 5, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 127 | 63.5 | 2 | 19.5 | 0, 106, 0, 0, 21 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 62 | 62 | 2 | 31.5 | 32, 0, 3, 0, 27 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Hardik Himanshu Pandya
Hardik Pandya is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Hardik Pandya has scored 5, 0, 10, 0, 0 runs at an average of 5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 14 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Hardik Pandya played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is an All Rounder and has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 127 runs averaging 63.5 per match. Abhishek Sharma can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 19.5 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Jamie Overton has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 32, 0, 3, 0, 27 runs at an average of 62 per match. Jamie Overton is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 31.5 per match.
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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 5, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 127 | 63.5 | 2 | 19.5 | 0, 106, 0, 0, 21 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 26 | 0, 0, 7, 24, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Tilak Varma | 4 | 106 | 53 | 2 | 17.5 | 0, 46, 9, 0, 51 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jos Buttler | 5 | 98 | 32.7 | 0 | - | 12, 6, 21, 29, 30 | - |
- Hardik Himanshu Pandya
Hardik Pandya is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Hardik Pandya has scored 15 runs at an average of 5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14 per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Hardik Pandya played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is an All Rounder and has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 127 runs at an average of 63.5 per match. Abhishek Sharma also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 19.5 per match. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Varun Chakravarthy Vinod
Varun Chakravarthy is a Bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Varun Chakravarthy bowls leg break googly and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Varun Chakravarthy played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches Tilak Varma has scored 106 runs averaging 53 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 17.5 wickets per match.
- Joseph Charles Buttler
Jos Buttler is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Jos Buttler is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 12, 6, 21, 29, 30 runs at an average of 32.7 per match.
IND vs ENG Squad Information
England (ENG) Squad: Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell
India (IND) Squad: Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana
IND vs ENG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler and Phil Salt
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Harry Brook
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Vice-Captain: Varun Chakravarthy
IND vs ENG (India vs England), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 4 games, England have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, India have won 4 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 where Kuldeep Yadav scored the highest fantasy points for India with 123 match fantasy points while Chris Jordan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for England with 86 match fantasy points.