IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, 1st T20I Live streaming & Eden Gardens Pitch Report
by Naman Jain · Inside Sport IndiaGet the best Dream11 prediction for the IND vs ENG 1st T20I clash at Eden Gardens. Explore pitch reports, player form, and strategic insights to create a winning fantasy team. IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction.
Get ready for some action-packed white-ball action. While Team India’s Test team is under a dark cloud, the T20I setup has been putting up some special performances. The “Skyball” has been running riot, winning bilaterals after bilaterals. But now, another exciting team awaits in England, who have all the power-hitters. Captain Jos Buttler will be determined to have a blast on some juicy Indian pitches. The performance of Mohammed Shami will be looked forward to as well. Whether you’re a passionate supporter or a fantasy cricket enthusiast, this T20I clash is one you can’t afford to miss. Read on for detailed analysis, pitch reports, and tips to create a winning Dream11 team.
India vs England: IND vs ENG Match details
- Match: India vs England, 1st T20I
- Date and Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2025: 7:00 pm IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India vs England: IND vs ENG: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Eden Gardens surface will have runs written all over it. It has small boundaries and expect the dew to come in from the first innings itself. It is generally a great batting track and the pacers might get some help early on as well.
Eden Gardens Stats: T20I
Pace vs Spin at Eden Gardens
| Category | Pace | Spin |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 7 |
| Balls | 991 | 586 |
| Wickets | 54 | 27 |
| Average | 34.25 | 31.59 |
| Economy Rate | 11.2 | 8.73 |
| Strike Rate | 18.3 | 21.7 |
| Dot Percentage | 36.20% | 37.20% |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| First T20 Match | 29/10/2011 |
| Last T20 Match | 20/02/2022 |
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 6 (54.55%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (9.09%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 4 (36.36%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 (41.67%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 6 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 7 (58.33%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 4 (33.33%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 85* – M N Samuels (West Indies) – 03/04/2016 vs England |
| Best Bowling | 5/22 – Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – 26/03/2016 vs New Zealand |
| Highest Team Innings | 201/5 – Pakistan – 16/03/2016 vs Bangladesh |
| Lowest Team Innings | 70 – Bangladesh – 26/03/2016 vs New Zealand |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 162/4 – India – 16/02/2022 vs West Indies |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 22.94 |
| Average Runs per Over | 7.64 |
| Average Score Batting First | 143 |
India: Team Preview and Probable XI
A power-paced Indian would take confidence from their 4-1 series win against South Africa. Leader Suryakumar Yadav has been brilliant and has built an aggressive culture. Pacers Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh, who both are in the ICC Champions Trophy team, will gain attention as well. Pressure would be on Abhishek Sharma, who is fighting for an opening spot.
India Probable XI:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson(w)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav(c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Shami
- Varun Chakravarthy
Key Players to Watch:
- Sanju Samson: He has 3 centuries in his last 5 appearances for India. A must-watch player nonetheless.
- Mohammed Shami: Shami will be making his long-awaited return after over 400 days. Get ready for some lethal seam bowling.
- Arshdeep Sing: He is a must-have surely, taking wickets in every game. Arshdeep is also just two wickets away from becoming India’s highest wicket-taker.
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England: Team Preview and Probable XI
England are no pushovers as well. With Phil Salt, and Ben Duckett at top, there will be no room for mediocrity for India. The pace of Archer and Wood will definitely be one to watch out. Brendon McCullum revealed his team’s playing XI on the eve of the clash.
England Probable XI:
- Ben Duckett
- Philip Salt(w)
- Jos Buttler(c)
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Overton
- Gus Atkinson
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Key Players to Watch:
- Jamie Overton: He must not go unpicked as Overton is a superb ball-striker and a wicket-taker.
- Harry Brook: England’s strike batter, Brook had a tremendous 2024.
- Philip Salt: Now an RCB player, Salt would be rearing to attack the Indian bowlers.
Dream11 Fantasy Prediction for IND vs ENG: India vs England
To maximize points, focus on pacers and top-order batters, given the conditions. For the Eden Garden’s conditions, focus on pacers, all-rounders, and pacers.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I: Where to watch IND vs ENG in India?
The rights for all matches in India is with the StarSports Network and Jio Cinema as well. Hence, all matches of the IND vs. ENG series, will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app. Star Sports will be telecasting it live as well.