Cricket Match Prediction | India vs England | 1st ODI | Feb 06 – Can ENG dominate IND in this fixture?

IND vs ENG Match Analysis

India and England will play each other in the 1st match of the three-match ODI series on February 06, 2025, at 2:00 PM BST at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.

India secured a 4-1 triumph in the T20I series, but the ODI format brings a fresh challenge with a revamped Indian squad set to take the field. Skipper Rohit Sharma will be eager to lead his team to victory on home soil.

Meanwhile, England, led by Jos Buttler, will be determined to bounce back from their previous setbacks.

IND vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

India

India is preparing for the ODI series with a well-balanced squad that combines experienced stalwarts with promising young talents. At the top of the order, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill bring both stability and attacking flair to the batting lineup.

Rohit and Kohli have recently faced scrutiny for their inconsistent red-ball performances, but they thrive in the ODI format and are expected to make a strong impact in this series. The middle order is reinforced by dependable batsmen like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to adopt a more aggressive approach in the final overs.

In the bowling department of IND, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are likely to take charge with the new ball. Shami returns to action after a year-long absence, while Arshdeep is still finding his footing in ODIs. This pairing may face a tough challenge against England’s explosive batting lineup.

For spin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to lead the attack. Kuldeep, in particular, could trouble England’s batters with his deceptive mix of googlies and leg-breaks.

India Squads

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.

England 

England will aim to bounce back in the ODI series after their setback in the T20Is. Their recent form in 50-over cricket has been underwhelming, with series defeats against Australia at home (2-3) and the West Indies away (1-2).

To turn things around, ENG’s batting lineup must deliver big scores. Key players like Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Harry Brook are capable of producing match-winning performances. Root, in particular, excels in Indian conditions, maintaining an ODI average of 49.16 in the country. Meanwhile, Brook, a dynamic young batter, has impressed across formats and is expected to adapt well to these conditions.

At the top of the order, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt will look to provide aggressive starts, while Liam Livingstone and Jamie Overton add firepower to the middle and lower order. On the bowling front, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood will be England’s primary threats with the new ball. Their pace and ability to extract movement off the surface could pose challenges for India’s batters. Brydon Carse, who made an impact in the T20I series, will be another pace option to watch. Additionally, Adil Rashid, fresh off an impressive T20I series, will be expected to trouble India’s batsmen once again with his leg-spin in the ODIs.

England Squads

England

Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

India vs England outfield report

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium

The chasing team has won six of the nine One-Day Internationals (ODIs) held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. Based on these statistics, it is quite probable that the team that wins the toss will choose to field first to benefit from the dew under the lights.

According to the weather forecast, Nagpur will have a sunny, clear, and comfortable day with no chance of rain. There is plenty for both batters and bowlers on the well-balanced surface at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

India vs England Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

England has won one in their last five encounters and India has won four.

India vs England Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict India has a 69% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.