Cricket fans will get their money’s worth India And England Prepare to go head-to-head in an electrifying five-match T20I series starting on Wednesday (January 22) at the iconic Eden Gardens. The series promises fast-paced action, with both teams aiming to maintain supremacy in the game’s shortest format.
India returns home after a hectic cricketing calendar, including grueling tours of South Africa and Australia. The experienced pacesetter adds to the anticipation Mohammed Shami is about to make his highly anticipated international comeback. Shami, who last represented India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, brings a wealth of experience and will strengthen India’s bowling attack against a formidable England side.
For England, this series is their first cricket appearance of 2025, after a short break following their tour of New Zealand in December. With fresh legs and a determined attitude, the England team is ready to bring its best to the Indian subcontinent.
IND vs ENG: Head-to-head record in T20Is
Games played: 24 | India won: 13 | England won: 11| No result: 0
T20 stats and records at Eden Gardens
- Total hits: 12
- Games won with the first shot: 5
- Games won, bowling first: 7
- Average 1st Inning Scores: 155
- Average scores in the 2nd inning: 137
- Highest total recorded: 201/5 (20 Ov) by Pakistan against Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 70/10 (15.4 Ov) by Bangladesh against New Zealand
- Highest Tracked Score: 162/4 (18.5 Ov) by India vs West Indies
- Lowest score defended: 186/5 (20 Ov) by India vs West Indies
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IND vs ENG: Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known for its hitter-friendly pitches, often made of black cotton soil. This type of surface ensures consistent bounce, creating favorable conditions for the clubs.
Fast bowlers can gain momentum in the first few overs while spinners get continuous support throughout the game.
The well-maintained outfield allows for quick boundaries that could play a crucial role in shaping the pitching strategy for the upcoming game.
IND vs ENG: Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (week), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel ( Week)
England: Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (week), Jamie Smith (week), Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid , Mark Wood
