The first ODI match between India and England will take place at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday. The team recently secured a 4-1 win in their five-match T20I series; thus, they aim to prolong their victorious run.
The ODI series between India and England will be vital for all teams because they lead to their participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. The England team keeps their T20I lineup intact but India brings fresh faces into their roster. The Indian squad gains remarkable strength through the comeback of experienced cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Having veterans in the squad will give vital support to India’s team while it continues its solid start in the T20I competitions. Both squads understand that the impending Champions Trophy requires them to develop their ODI methods while simultaneously earning essential experience through matches.
Fans will enjoy watching the imminent competitive match between two strong teams at the start of the championship. The Indians will confront an unmodified English side while playing with both their new line-up and the seasoned leadership of Kohli and Sharma. Ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy the two teams engage in an intense battle during an ODI series that promises exciting matches.
Match Details
| Match | India vs England, 1st ODI, England tour of India 2025 |
| Venue | VCA Stadium, Nagpur |
| Date & Time | Thursday, February 6, 2 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18/Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app & website) |
Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | 107 |
| Won by India | 58 |
| Won by England | 44 |
| Tied | 2 |
| No Result | 03 |
India vs. England Pitch Report:
Batters love the Vidarbha Cricket Association in Nagpur, which has a pristine batting pitch. Because of the large square borders, the spinners may be able to trick the hitters with their pace.
India vs England : Predicted Playing XI
India:Â
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
England:Â
Phil Salt(wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
ENG vs IND: Fantasy Teams Selection
ENG vs IND Small League:
1. Rohit Sharma (C)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Joe Root
5. KL Rahul (wk)
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Jofra Archer
9. Mohammed Shami
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Adil Rashid
ENG vs IND Big League:
1. Jos Buttler (C)
2. Phil Salt (wk)
3. Ben Duckett
4. Harry Brook
5. Shreyas Iyer
6. Liam Livingstone
7. Brydon Carse
8. Washington Sundar
9. Varun Chakaravarthy
10. Mark Wood
11. Gus Atkinson
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