Cricket Match Prediction | India vs England | 5th T20I | Feb 01 – Can ENG end this series at 3-2 points?

IND vs ENG Match Analysis

India and England will play each other in the 5th match of the five-match T20I series on February 02, 2025, at 7:30 PM BST at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. England suffered a 15-run defeat in a thrilling fourth T20, handing India an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series. Attention now turns to the fifth and final T20I.

India will aim to secure a 4-1 series win, while England will be determined to avoid further defeat and restore some pride. With Wankhede’s batting-friendly pitch, run-scoring will be crucial, and the team that performs better with the bat is likely to come out on top.

IND vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

India

India secured a 15-run win over England in the fourth T20I, staging a comeback in both innings. After being sent into bat on a batting-friendly pitch in Pune, India faced early trouble at 12-3 within two overs. However, counter-attacking knocks from Shivam Dube (53 off 34) and Hardik Pandya (53 off 30) propelled them to a total of 181-9. The bowlers then held their nerve under pressure to seal the victory, giving India a 3-1 series lead.

One of India’s key strengths in T20 cricket is its deep batting lineup, which allows them to play an aggressive style without relying on a single player. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been in excellent touch at the top and are expected to play a crucial role on this flat surface.

Suryakumar Yadav has not been at his best in this series, but with his proven record in T20s, playing at his home ground could provide the boost he needs. India’s middle and lower order, featuring Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh, adds firepower with their ability to score quickly.

On the bowling front, Mohammad Shami might get another chance in place of Arshdeep Singh for the final T20I. There is also a possibility of Axar Patel making way for Harshit Rana, who impressed on debut as a concussion substitute for Dube, picking up 3-33. If Dube remains unavailable, Ramandeep Singh is likely to step in. Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi have consistently troubled England’s batters throughout the series and will be crucial again in controlling the middle overs.

India Squads

India

Ravi Bishnoi, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana.

England 

England let a golden opportunity slip in the fourth T20I. After reducing India to 12-3 early on, they allowed the hosts to recover and post 181. In response, England started strongly at 62-0 within six overs but lost momentum due to reckless batting. To finish the series on a positive note, their middle order will need to show greater discipline.

Despite the setback, England’s batting lineup remains packed with firepower. Philip Salt has struggled in this series but is due for a turnaround. Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, and Harry Brook have all shown glimpses of form, and this pitch should suit their attacking approach. Liam Livingstone is another key player to watch, as his ability to clear the ropes makes him a major threat, especially against India’s spinners.

England’s bowlers have been impressive throughout the series. Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, and Jamie Overton have effectively used pace and bounce to trouble India’s batters. However, their biggest weapon has been their leg-spinner, who has claimed four wickets at an economy of 6.50. For India, handling him in the middle overs will be crucial to avoiding another batting collapse.

England Squads

England

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

India vs England outfield report

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Out of the eight Twenty20 Internationals held at Wankhede Stadium, the chasing team has won five of them. Since the chasing team will benefit from the night dew, we predict that both teams will want to field first here. Mumbai’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy but nice, with no rain predicted.

The vibrant, batting-friendly field at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is well known for its genuine bounce and regularity.

IND vs ENG 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 65% 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.