With the T20I series done and dusted, India will lock horns with England in a three-match ODI series, which gets underway on July 12 (Tuesday). The Men in Blue will look to continue the same template they used in the shortest format to trump the reigning ODI champions in their own turf.
Rohit Sharma and Co. played an aggressive brand of cricket right from the start that helped them win the first two T20Is. However, they are likely to miss out star batter Virat Kohli, who has reportedly suffered a groin injury during the third T20I. However, the return of Shikhar Dhawan and Mohammed Shami will strengthen the squad along with ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
There was an air of vulnerability surrounding England’s top-order in the T20I series but the hosts would believe Jason Roy is just one innings away from striking form. With Jos Buttler moving down the order in the 50-over format, Roy will be joined by Jonny Bairstow at the top. The hosts will also be bolstered by the return of Ben Stokes and Joe Root.
Match Details
1st ODI – England (ENG) vs India (IND)
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Date & Time: July 12 at 5:30 PM IST and 1:00 PM Local Time
Pitch Report
Generally, the decks at The Oval offer some bounce. Incidentally, since 2017, the team batting first has found enough success (seven wins to six losses) at the Oval in ODIs.
Predicted Playing XI
India (IND): Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal
England (ENG): Jos Buttler (wk & c), Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Craig Overton, David Willey, Matt Parkinson, Reece Topley
Match Prediction
India will enter the ODIs brimming with confidence, having won the T20I series 2-1. The Men in Blue will hope to continue the winning run and take a lead in the three-match series. Taking everything into consideration, the tourists look firm favourites to win the match.
Betway has also placed their bets in favour of India at 1.90.
IND vs ENG – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Jonny Bairstow (VC), Shreyas Iyer (VC), Shikhar Dhawan (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, David Willey
Fantasy Team 2: Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, Joe Root (VC), Ben Stokes, Hardik Pandya (C), Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley
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