India vs England 1st T20I, in the first T20 international of a five-match series kicks off today at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The highly anticipated match will mark pacer Mohammed Shami’s return to international cricket after being sidelined for more than a year. Suryakumar Yadav (sky) have been named captain and will lead the Indian squad, with Axar Patel being named as the vice-captain for the series.
India and England have a history of over 24 T20 international matches being played between the two sides so far.
So far, India leads the head-to-head battle:
- Total matches played:24
- India won: 13
- England won:11
- No result: 0
The last time these teams met in a T20I was during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final, where India emerged victorious.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Where to Watch
Television
The India vs England 1st T20I will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. The match will be available on the following channels:
- Star Sports 1 (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 1 Hindi (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 1 Tamil (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 1 Telugu (HD and SD)
- Star Sports 1 Kannada (SD)
Online Streaming
Cricket fans can stream the India vs England 1st T20I match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
But you would require a subscription for of Disney+Hotstar to watch the live match.
India’s Key Players and Squad Updates
Mohammed Shami’s return is a significant boost for the Indian bowling lineup. Axar Patel, in his role as vice-captain, will have added responsibilities to support Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian squad also have a pool of amazing talents from the likes of Tilak Varma and Dhruv Jurel, who will look to leave their mark on the series.
India Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (VC), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel
England’s Squad Update
England has already announced its playing XI for the India vs England 1st T20I.
Jos Buttler, the captain, will not keep wickets throughout the series. Phil Salt will take on wicketkeeping duties.
England Playing XI:
Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK), Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
India’s Recent Form
India comes into this match with strong momentum, having won five of their last seven T20I matches against England. The team’s depth and mix of experienced players and young talent make them favorites in the series opener.
Stay tuned to Star Sports or Disney+ Hotstar to catch all the action live. Don’t miss this exciting clash as India and England battle it out in the first T20I at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Comment below your favorite player of the two sides, which team do you support? what do you think who will today?