As India prepares for the Champions Trophy 2025, they will host England for a three-match ODI series, starting with the first game at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. India should test their batting lineup and play fearlessly, aiming for high scores on the scoreboard. The Indian batters should maintain high strike rates and focus on accumulating as many runs as possible before heading to Dubai.
India dominated England in the T20I series, securing a 4-1 victory, and will use this ODI series against the touring side as a crucial step in their buildup to the Champions Trophy.
A total of nine ODIs have been played at this venue, with an average first-innings score of 260. Teams batting first have won five matches, while chasing sides have secured victory in four games.
Highest total in VCA Stadium Nagpur in ODIs
India’s highest total at the VCA Stadium is 354/7 in 50 overs at a run rate of 7.08 in their first innings against Australia in Nagpur. They achieved this against Australia and went on to win the match.
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result |
| India | 354/7 | 50 | 7.08 | 1 | v Australia | Nagpur | won |
| India | 351/4 | 49.3 | 7.09 | 2 | v Australia | Nagpur | won |
| Australia | 350/6 | 50 | 7 | 1 | v India | Nagpur | lost |
| Sri Lanka | 302/7 | 49.1 | 6.14 | 2 | v India | Nagpur | won |
| India | 301/7 | 50 | 6.02 | 1 | v Sri Lanka | Nagpur | lost |
