The much-anticipated ODI series between India and England kicks off in Nagpur, setting the stage for a thrilling contest as both teams gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy. With India playing its first home ODI since the World Cup final, this match will be a crucial opportunity for players to fine-tune their form. England, on the other hand, will look to put their struggles in the shorter format behind. They welcome talisman Joe Root, while India would need Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to roar back to form. Get the best Dream11 prediction for the IND vs ENG 1st ODI clash in Nagpur. Explore pitch reports, player form, and strategic insights to create a winning fantasy team.
India vs England: IND vs ENG Match Details
- Match: India vs England, 1st ODI
Date and Time: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1:30 PM IST (Toss at 1:00 PM IST)
Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
India vs England: IND vs ENG Nagpur Pitch Report
The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium offers a balanced pitch with something for both batters and bowlers. While batting will be slightly easier under lights, the new ball is expected to do more in the second innings. Spinners are likely to play a big role, with rough areas developing to trouble left-handers against left-arm spinners.
Pitch Type: Spin-friendly, with some assistance for pacers under lights
Average First Innings Score: 288
Weather: Clear skies, temperatures around 32°C
Pace vs Spin at VCA Stadium (ODIs since 2017) (Important)
| Type | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 514 | 430 | 14 | 30.71 | 5.01 | 36.7 |
| Spin | 630 | 532 | 15 | 35.46 | 5.06 | 42.0 |
India: Preview & Probable XI
India will be keen to test key players ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Mohammed Shami’s fitness will be under the scanner, while the team could try Varun Chakaravarthy to assess his impact in ODIs. With no Bumrah, the pressure will be on the bowling unit.
India Probable XI:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel/ Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
Key Players for India:
- Virat Kohli: Despite a rough patch, ODI remains his strongest format. Stellar Nagpur record – 5 inns, 325 runs, avg 81.25.
- Rohit Sharma: Aggressive at the top, excellent venue record – 3 inns, 204 runs, avg 68.00.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Left-arm wrist spinner expected to trouble batters with his variations.
England: Preview & Probable XI
England’s batting gets a boost with Joe Root’s return. Their bowling attack remains pace-heavy, with Jofra Archer leading the charge. Jos Buttler looked in immense touch in the T20Is and similar can be expected this time around.
England Probable XI:
Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Key Players for England:
- Joe Root: Averages 40.78 in ODIs in India, recently showed strong form in SA20.
- Jos Buttler: Game-changer if he gets going, though he has struggled in ODIs in India (avg 13.81).
- Liam Livingstone: Will play a key role as the fifth bowler and a power-hitter.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Team 1st ODI
Keeper:
- Jos Buttler (VC)
Batters:
- Joe Root
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma
- Shreyas Iyer
All-Rounders:
- Hardik Pandya
- Liam Livingstone
- Axar Patel
Bowlers:
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Saqib Mahmood
Captaincy Choices:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)
- Joe Root (VC)
- Kuldeep Yadav
Prediction: India to Win
With home conditions and a settled squad, India starts as favorites. England, however, has the firepower to pull off an upset if key players step up. Expect Indian spinners to rattle the English batting.
IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Streaming: Where to Watch in India?
Fans can catch the match live on Star Sports Network and stream it online on Disney+ Hotstar. The action begins at 1:30 PM IST.
