India take on England in the first of 5 matches of this International Twenty 20 Series.

India v England - Twenty20 - Free Bets, Tips & Insights

India take on England in the first of 5 matches in this international Twenty 20 series.

The match between India and England promises to be an exciting clash. Eden Gardens, known for its vibrant atmosphere, will host this encounter, and the conditions could favor both teams in different ways. Indian team has the home advantage, but England's recent T20 approach is outstanding. Let's take you to the India vs England T20 Match Prediction.

Match Details

India vs England T20

Venue: Eden Gardens Kolkata

Date and Time: January 22, 2025 | 7 PM IST

Weather Report

The weather will remain sunny and moderate. There is no prediction of rainfall so far. The humidity will remain around 50%. It will be a good day to play the match as there will be no distractions. The Temperature will remain between 16 and 27 centigrade.

Temperature: 22 Centigrade

Humidity: 50%

Rainfall Chance: 0%

Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens is generally balanced. It offers some bounce for the fast bowlers, but the spin-friendly conditions will provide opportunities for the spinners as well. The batters will need to build partnerships, while bowlers will have to maintain accuracy. The average score here is around 160-180, so both teams will need to be strategic with their batting and bowling.

Head to Head

Total Matches: 24

England Won: 11

India Won: 13

No Result: 0

India Predicted XI

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

England Predicted XI

Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

Match Preview

India's batting will be anchored by Suryakumar Yadav, the world's top-ranked T20 batsman. He played 8 T20, scoring over 2500 runs on an average of 40. As the captain, his leadership will be crucial in guiding the team, especially during high-pressure moments. Hardik Pandya is another player who can turn the game in India's favor, particularly in the death overs. He brings an all-rounder'sallrounder’s balance and could be pivotal in both attack and defense. In 109 T20, he scored 1700 runs and also took 89 wickets. Alongside them, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh will provide the pace and control. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are the top explosive players. Samson recently scored three hundred in the T20, which made him the front-line wicketkeeper batter.

Tilak Verman also scored a hundred in the last T20 series. So, Indian batting is very flexible and strong. Shami's experience in attacking early and his ability to bowl yorkers in the death overs make him a key asset. Arshdeep's composure in pressure situations, especially at the end of innings, is invaluable. In the spin department, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy can exploit the conditions, offering crucial breakthroughs and containing the flow of runs. Patel can bat down the order and also bowl a good left-arm spin. The mystery of Varun is not easy to read for many batters. Overall, the Indian team is balanced on paper.

England's batting will rely heavily on the explosive Jos Buttler. As a captain and opener, Buttler's aggressive batting at the start will set the tone for the innings, and his ability to accelerate makes him a constant threat. He scored over 3000 runs in T20 at an outstanding striker rate of 147. Alongside him, Phil Salt is another key opener who has enjoyed great form in the last two years. Salt has a strike rate of 165, which shows how destructive a batter he is. Similarly, Livingstone can change the course of the game with his ability to hit sixes and rotate strikes during the middle overs. Harry Brooke is a sensation in England, but his record in India is not that great. Jacob Bethell is making his first appearance on Indian grounds for the team, and he will be key to watching.

With the ball, Adil Rashid will be critical in controlling the flow of runs and picking up wickets. His deceptive leg-spin can prove challenging in the middle overs. He took 126 wickets in his career. England's pace attack, led by Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, will provide the necessary bounce and speed, especially in the powerplay and death overs. Both can bowl high-speed deliveries that can unsettle any top-order batsman. Bethell and Livingstone can become important with their allrounder skills. England's batting depth, combined with their strong bowling attack, gives them a formidable edge in this match. The English team has some strong hitters and fast bowlers with them to give India a tough time on this away tour.

Key Players

  1. India

Suryakumar Yadav

A dynamic batter in T20 cricket, Suryakumar has been in excellent form. He will be key in anchoring the innings or accelerating towards the end.

Hardik Pandya

The allrounder can turn the game with both bat and ball. His experience and match-winning abilities make him crucial. He is aggressive in his batting and bowling approach.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep will be important in the powerplay and death overs. His ability to swing the bowl early and bowl Yorkers in the end make him a wicket taking option.

  1. England

Jos Buttler

One of the best T20 players in the world, Buttler's explosive batting at the top will be key to England's success. His start at the top will be key for England.

Liam Livingstone

Known for his big-hitting ability, Livingstone can change the game in a matter of overs. His spin bowling is also lethal on these spinning tracks.

Adil Rashid

As a leg-spinner, Rashid could play a big role in the middle overs, stopping the flow of runs and taking crucial wickets.

Match Prediction

It's a tough call, but India's depth in both batting and bowling, especially in the spin department, might give them an edge. However, England's firepower in the top order and the presence of match-winners like Buttler and Archer make them dangerous. If India can contain England's power hitters and capitalize on the middle overs, they should be able to come out on top.

Winning Chances

India: 55%

England: 35%

No Result: 10%