IND vs ENG 1st T20: Hardik-Rinku In, England Announce playing xi before the match

The first T20 match between India and England is going to be exciting for cricket fans, especially with the return of Mohammad Shami. Shami’s comeback could be a big boost for the Indian team, as his experience and pace could create difficulties for the English batsmen. He has proved his fitness and form in domestic cricket, which makes him a strong contender for a place in the playing XI. Additionally, Shami can prove to be a crucial weapon for bowling on the Eden Gardens pitch, especially if there is some moisture on the surface.

This match is crucial for both teams, as winning the first match of the five-match series could signal a strong start.

Match details

Date: January 22, 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Live streaming details: Star Sports for TV coverage, while live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar app.

IND vs ENG T20I series schedule

1st T20I: Wednesday, 22 January 2025 in Kolkata from 7:00 pm onwards

2nd T20I: Saturday, 25 January 2025 in Chennai from 7:00 pm onwards

3rd T20I: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 in Rajkot from 7:00 pm onwards

4th T20I: Friday, 31 January 2025 in Pune from 7:00 pm onwards

5th T20I: Sunday, 02 February 2025 in Mumbai from 7:00 pm onwards

IND vs ENG 1st T20I Predicted XI

Team India (IND)

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy

Team England (ENG)

Salt (WK), Duckett, Buttler (C), Brook, Livingstone, Bethell, Overton, Atkinson, Archer, Rashid and Wood.