Today is an exciting day for cricket lovers as the first match of the T20 series between India and England is being played at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Both the teams will take the field with the intention of testing their strength and strategy in this series in preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
match details
Date: January 22, 2025
Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 7:00 pm (Indian time)
Teams and strategies: New captain Suryakumar Yadav has led India to the field. His leadership will be tested in the absence of veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and experienced Mohammed Shami. Young bowler Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Hardik Pandya will both have more work to do. England, on the other hand, have welcomed the return of their former fast bowler Jofra Archer. England captain Jos Buttler has good players in his team, such as Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone and Mark Wood.
T20 series schedule
It is a five match series which will be played at the following venues:
Will be played:
- 1st T20: January 22, Kolkata
- 2nd T20: January 25, Chennai
- 3rd T20: January 28, Rajkot
- 4th T20: January 30, Pune
- 5th T20: February 2, Mumbai
After this series, three ODIs will be played between the two teams
A series of matches will also be played.
Past performance and head-to-head record: So far, India and England have played 24 T20 International matches, of which India has won 13 and England 11. India’s record at Eden Gardens has been excellent. India has won 6 of the 7 T20 matches played here. This record will boost the confidence of the Indian team.
Key players and probable XI
India
Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
hardik pandya
Arshdeep Singh
Ishaan Kishan
Ruturaj Gaikwad
England
Jos Buttler (Captain)
harry brook
liam livingstone
jofra archer
mark wood
Coach’s strategy and team’s approach: England’s white ball cricket coach Brendon McCullum is known for his ‘Bazzball’ strategy. The team’s performance will be influenced by this aggressive playing style. The important contribution of fast bowlers like Mark Wood and Joza Archer will keep his strategy intact. India’s head coach Rahul Dravid, on the other hand, will focus on strengthening the team’s batting order. The team’s future will be strengthened by giving opportunities to young players.
Importance of the series: Both teams will get an opportunity to see new players in this series after the T20 World Cup. India will focus on the performance of its young bowling unit, while England will try to put pressure on India with its aggressive game. Former English captain Michael Vaughan has predicted England to win this series 3-2. Former Indian player Sachin Tendulkar has also expressed hope of big innings from the Indian batsmen.
Live match telecast: Star Sports Network telecasts the match live, and Disney Hotstar telecasts it live. Cricket fans can now enjoy this exciting match from the comfort of their homes.
Probable result and fans’ expectations: Both teams will be inspired by the first match of the series. Indian fans are hoping that the team will take advantage of the home conditions and the aggression of the young players and start with a win. England fans, on the other hand, are hoping for the success of their team’s ‘baseball’ strategy. It will be interesting to see which team is able to implement its strategy correctly in this match.
Conclusion: This cricket series between India and England is a great opportunity for both players and fans. Both teams have a chance to win, but it will be interesting to see who will win.