The T20Is are done and dusted. India thrashed England convincingly in the 5-match series by a handsome margin of 4-1, and now it’s time to turn the focus on the ODI series. Both teams are set to collide in a 3-match ODI series starting from 6 February in Nagpur. This ODI assignment is also the last one for both sides to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled to take place from 19 February in Pakistan and Dubai.
The English side would be looking for redemption, especially after the humiliation they got at the hands of the hosts in the T20I series. India, on the other hand, will be stoked with the return of their two batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The focus would be on these two to get some runs under their belt, especially after a torrid show down under and in the Ranji competition. That being said, let’s move ahead and discuss more about the IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction for the 1st ODI.
IND vs ENG 1st ODI: When & Where to Watch
Date: Thursday, 6th February 2025
Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
Live Streaming Details: The match will be live on Star Sports 1 and the online live streaming will take place on Disney+ Hotstar.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Weather in Nagpur is expected to be on the sunny side and there is no room for rain. Talking about the surface, it’s a good track and will have ample support for the batters. The new ball will come onto the bat nicely as it will have a good carry-through to the wicketkeeper. Due is expected later on in the second innings, but the surface is expected to remain the same throughout the match.
IND vs ENG Dream11: Team News
India Team News-
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Harshit Rana have returned to the ODI setup.
- Jasprit Bumrah is still nursing his back injury and will be missing this series.
- Rohit and Gill will open the innings, followed by Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya.
- With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable for the series, India could opt for three spinners in the playing 11. Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja will make it to the eleven.
- Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Shami will be the premier pace bowling options, whereas, Hardik Pandya will chip in as the third seamer.
England Team News-
- England have announced the same squad for this series which will feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
- Phil Salt and Ben Duckett will be opening the innings.
- Joe Root who has returned to the ODI fold after the 2023 ODI World Cup will be batting at no 3.
- Harry Brook, skipper Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone will form the middle and lower middle order.
- Three frontline seam bowling options will be Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Gus Atkinson.
- Among the spin bowling options, England will bank upon, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, and Adil Rashid.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Expected Playing 11
India Expected Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
England Expected Playing 11
- Phil Salt
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (C/WK)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Adil Rashid
- Jofra Archer
- Mark Wood
- Gus Atkinson
IND vs ENG Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
- Shubman Gill: Fresh of a ton in the Ranji game for Punjab, the Indian opener would be hoping to get a good start in the ODI series. Gill is also named the vice-captain in the series, and the added pressure might work in his favor.
- Jos Buttler: The English skipper was amongst the runs in the T20I series. Once again, the team would be banking upon him to get into the grove and score runs for his side.
- Kuldeep Yadav: India’s primary spinner will be returning from an injury. Impetus would be on him to get the middle order of the English side which looked fragile against India’s spin trio of Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi in the T20I series.
- Mark Wood: The sheer pace of Mark Wood could be intimidating, and he could be lethal against the Indian batters. Bowling heavy bouncers with the new ball will be an interesting option, but only if he can pull it off.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
Batters: Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ben Duckett
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Mohammad Shami, Adil Rashid, Kuldeep Yadav, Mark Wood
Captain/Vice-Captain Options: Shreyas Iyer, Joe Root, Kuldeep Yadav, Jos Buttler
