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PREVIEW: The much-anticipated India vs England T20I series is set to kick off on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.
This five-match series promises an exhilarating contest as two of the strongest T20I sides in world cricket face off. India, led by the flamboyant Suryakumar Yadav, will be looking to assert on home soil. England, under the leadership of Jos Buttler, will aim to maintain their reputation as one of the best T20I teams globally.
India, the defending T20 World Champions, have been in great form, remaining undefeated in bilateral series since their title triumph in Barbados. However, England’s recent 3-1 series victory over the West Indies underscores their prowess in the shortest format. With a mix of experienced campaigners and fresh talent, both sides have plenty to prove in this series. The return of Mohammed Shami bolsters India’s bowling lineup, while England’s young sensation Jacob Bethell will be one to watch. Both teams have several milestones within reach, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the series.
India enter the series on a high after a commanding 3-1 series victory over South Africa. The squad sees a blend of experience and youth, with players like Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma in good form. The return of Mohammed Shami adds firepower to the pace lineup, while spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi will be pivotal on Indian pitches.
England boast a power-packed squad featuring IPL stars like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Jofra Archer. Youngster Jacob Bethell adds excitement with his batting, while bowlers like Mark Wood and Adil Rashid provide depth to their lineup. Coming off a series win against the West Indies, England will look to carry their momentum into this crucial series.
TEAMS:
India TEAM: 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 - Washington Sundar - Ravi Bishnoi - Dhruv Jurel - Harshit Rana
England TEAM: Ben Duckett - Philip Salt(w) - Jos Buttler(c) - Harry Brook - Liam Livingstone - Jacob Bethell - Jamie Overton - Gus Atkinson - Jofra Archer - Adil Rashid - Mark Wood - Saqib Mahmood - Brydon Carse - Jamie Smith - Rehan Ahmed