The first of a three-match ODI series between India and England will be played today (February 6th, 2025). This match is crucial for both teams, serving as preparation for upcoming significant tournaments and the Cricket World Cup.
Sports News: Team India is geared up for another exciting encounter against England. This time, the team will be led by Rohit Sharma, not Suryakumar Yadav. The first of the three-match ODI series between India and England will be played today (February 6th, 2025) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. This match is highly significant for the Indian team as it marks their return to ODI cricket for the first time since August 7th, 2024.
Following this series, Rohit Sharma's team is scheduled to depart for Dubai for the Champions Trophy, making this series a vital part of Team India's preparation for the upcoming tournament. The performance of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and other key players will be closely watched, as their contributions will significantly influence the team's strategy for the upcoming tournament.
India vs. England Head-to-Head Record
Statistically, Team India holds a significant advantage over England in the ODI format. A total of 107 ODIs have been played between the two teams, with India winning 58 matches and England winning 44. Three matches resulted in no result, and two matches ended in a tie.
India has won 34 matches against England on home soil and 18 matches away. They have also secured 6 victories against England at neutral venues. England, on the other hand, has won 23 matches at home, 17 away, and 4 at neutral venues.
Probable Playing XIs for India and England
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy.
England: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Phil Salt, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, and Mark Wood.
