India vs England 1st ODI Summary
The Indian cricket fans are on the roll with the start of the India vs England ODI series in Nagpur. After a dominating T20I series, India will host England in the three-match ODI series. The match is to be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on February 6, 2025. This is a crucial series for both teams as India is trying to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Thus, some underwhelming performances from key players would make the 1st ODI a very crucial test for India. England will look to perform much better than the T20I series, for which they did not have Joe Root.
Match Details
India (IND) vs England (ENG), 1st ODI
India vs England ODI Series 2025
February 6, 2025 – Thursday
01:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM GMT
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
India vs England Head-to-Head
IND (58) – ENG (44)
Among the 107 ODIs played between these two teams, India has won 58 matches, and England has won 44. There have been three no results and two tied matches.
India vs England: Weather Forecast
For February 6 in Nagpur, the forecast is clear and bright. The temperature is going to rise up to around 32°C with humidity ranging between 35-45%. Perfect conditions for a competitive ODI.
Pitch Report
The Nagpur pitch generally offers something to both the batters and the bowlers. Early on, fast bowlers can capitalize on the swing, while the spinners are going to be of extreme use as the game progresses. Thereby, batting becomes easier with ball age, but still, spinners remain in effect around the match, especially under the sun even in the first innings.
India vs England: Predicted XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (WK), Jos Buttler (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips & Suggested Teams:
Team 1:
Team 2:
Wicket Keepers
Jos Buttler (ENG): England’s captain is a versatile wicket-keeper who has been in great form across all the formats. Aggressive batting in the middle order will be the key for England.
KL Rahul (IND): Playing his first match in the Indian ODI setup after some very consistent performances back in white-ball cricket with the bat and his keeping ability, Rahul is one of the safest picks in this contest.
Batters
Virat Kohli (IND): He is always a safe bet in ODIs as Kohli can stabilize the innings while accelerating when needed.
Joe Root (ENG): England’s middle-order batsman with experience will be crucial in stabilizing the innings. Root’s technique against spin and pace makes him a valuable asset.
Shreyas Iyer (IND): A stylish batsman in the middle order, Iyer has been in good form recently and can score quickly in the middle overs.
All-rounders
Hardik Pandya (IND): Being one of the best all-rounders India has today, Hardik will balance batting with explosive blow and bowling.
Ravindra Jadeja (IND): His experience with the ball and batting skills make Jadeja a good choice.
Liam Livingstone (ENG): The power-hitting can change the game in the last couple of overs, making him a very important pick in all fantasy leagues.
Jamie Overton (ENG): This game will find him very useful with his speed and all-round skills.
Bowlers:
Varun Chakravarthy (IND): The mystery spinner has been an absolute surprise for India and plays a big part in the Nagpur pitch.
Arshdeep Singh (IND): He’s a big swing bowler, and in early overs, he is a game-changer.
Brydon Carse (ENG): Carse’s pace will be effective, especially in initial overs.
India vs England: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja (IND) – Jadeja’s all-round skills make him a good captaincy choice for Dream11.
Captain Second-Choice: Virat Kohli – Undoubtedly the Best choice for captain.
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Liam Livingstone (ENG) – His explosive batting makes him an ideal vice-captain pick.
Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Varun Chakravarthy (IND) – The mystery spin of Chakravarthy can be quite lethal, especially on a pitch that will help the spinners.
Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
India is most likely to come out on top in the first ODI. The depth that the team holds in batting and bowling, with experience on home soil, works in their favor. England has a very powerful batting lineup that includes Joe Root and Jos Buttler, but they will be tested by the Indian spin attack. Since England has been not so good with spinners for some time, India is the favorite to win this match.
