India and England begin their T20I series on January 22 at India’s famous cricket stadium – Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The series includes twenty T20 matches plus three ODI encounters and wraps up February 12. Suryakumar Yadav will try to lead India to successes on their own ground, while England’s Jos Buttler and his team want to stay on top after winning their recent matches. England and India will start their series with a battle of powerful teams, giving cricket fans a great show to watch in the first Twenty20 game.
Weather Conditions in Kolkata
Kolkata offers perfect cricket weather on January 22. The weather stays sunny and never rains on this day. The weather will stay warm at 27°C and include 54% humidity. Gentle 10 km/h winds make it easy for everyone to enjoy the match. Great weather with no rain forecast will let fans enjoy an uninterrupted first T20I match.
Head-to-Head Record: India vs England in T20Is
In T20 International games India and England display strong competition. In their 24 T20 International matches against each other, India won 13 contests, while England won 11. Due to their even match history both teams aim to break the tie during this series.
| Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses |
|---|
| India | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| England | 24 | 11 | 13 |
The Series Will Feature Official Teams
Indian Squad
Suryakumar Yadav leads a squad with veteran and young Indian cricketers. Samson will catch, while Pandya, Patel, and Sundar can both bowl and bat. The Indian bowling group includes Mohammad Shami plus Arshdeep Singh Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi alongside developing talents Rinku Singh Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana.
Full Squad:
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
- Batters/All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel
- Bowlers: Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana
England Squad
Key players include Harry Brook and Ben Duckett, and England has a very strong team lead by Jos Buttler. Phil Salt and Jamie Smith will be the wicketkeepers for Gujarat Titans. It is also fortified by experienced campaigner such Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, and new comers Jacob Bethell and Brydon Carse.
Full Squad:
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Jamie Smith
- Batters/All-rounders: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Expectation for the 1st T20I
The first match is anticipated to be an action-packed game because both teams will want to give a taste of what is to come in the series. India will rely on home team support ans their key players, England will try to strike with their lineup and attacking play.
The home team Eden Gardens coming alive with thumping energy and passion will see two giants of cricket going head to head. It is going to be an exciting spectacle because the two teams will incorporate new approaches, give amazing shows and reveal interesting twists.
Conclusion
The first match of the T20I series between India and England is expected to be a blockbuster at Eden Gardens. With star studded teams for both the teams and perfect weather for any outdoor sports cricket lovers are up for a big treat. It will be interesting to see how Suryakumar Yadav leads the team or Jos Buttler explodes with power in the match, which will create a glimpse of the exciting series to come.
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