IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

IND vs ENG Dream11 team Predictions for Today- Read 1st ODI Match H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between India vs England

Rohit Singh
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IND vs ENG Match Preview

The England-India battle shifts from the fast-paced T20 format to a longer game, with an ODI series of three matches that has fans excited. The first ODI of the two-match series will be played in Nagpur on Thursday. India won the T20Is 4-1, but the ODI series is a completely different ballgame, with a new Indian team ready to go. Skipper Rohit Sharma is expected to be pushing for a home win, but England, under Jos Buttler, will be looking to recover from their previous struggles.

IND vs ENG Match Details

India vs England – 1st Match, ODI Match

Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Date & Time: 06th February 2025 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

IND vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score 174
Avg 2nd inn score 168
Win% batting 1st 57
Win% batting 2nd 43

IND vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch provides a well-balanced surface that will appeal to both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract movement early on, especially under lights, while spinners improve with each game. 

IND vs ENG Weather Report

The weather forecast for Nagpur predicts a bright, clear, and pleasant day with no rain in sight. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

IND vs ENG Last Five Matches

ENG ( England ) L W L L L
IND ( India ) W L W W W

IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

  Matches Played IND Won ENG Won Tie NR
Overall 107 58 44 2 3
Last 5 5 4 1 0 0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

IND vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse/Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

  • Virat Kohli – He has scored at least 37 runs in 5 of his last 8 innings, including 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries. He has an average of 44.88 against England.
  • Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav, in particular, could pose problems for England’s batsmen with his mix of googlies and leg-breaks.

Top Picks – England

  • Joe Root – Root has been scoring runs by the bucket in the SA20 and comes into this series with a lot of confidence.
  • Adil Rashid –  Rashid has picked up only 3 wickets so far, he has kept things tight at one end and has an economy rate of under 6 runs per over.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya(C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse(VC), Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

DREAM 11 SMALL LEAGUE

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IND vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler, Joe Root(VC), Ben Duckett, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli(C), Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

IND VS ENGLAND DREAM GRAND LEAGUE

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya

Vice-captain – Brydon Carse, Joe Root

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

IND vs ENG Probable Winners:

This India-England ODI series is extremely important for both teams. With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching, these matches provide an important opportunity for teams to iron out any kinks and finalize their team combinations. India has the advantage of playing at home and should dominate the proceedings. Despite their recent struggles in ODIs, England should not be underestimated; they have bowlers who may trouble even the strongest batting lineups, and their energetic batters might do well on these batting-friendly pitches. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

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