India and England The two teams are set to reignite their cricket rivalry in the five-match T20I series, starting January 22 at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. The series promises high-octane cricket as both teams fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin in February.
After the T20Is, the cricket action will shift to a three-match ODI series, starting from February 6. With both sides featuring a mix of seasoned activists and rising stars, the stage is set for a captivating showdown.
Team India: A mix of experience and emerging talent
The Indian team includes several players who have been retained from the successful T20I series against them South Africa. Axar Patel He was He handed over to the Vice Captain For the first time, which represents a milestone in his career. Veteran Muhammad Al-Shami He returns to international cricket after a 14-month hiatus. beside him, Suryakumar Yadav He will play a key leadership role, providing stability to the dynamic batting line-up.
India will go into the series on a high, having won the last four T20I series against England. The team's recent dominance includes a crushing 68-run win over England in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 The semi-finals, which paved the way for the eventual title win against South Africa. However, with Champions Cup 2025 On the horizon, India faces tough selection decisions, especially when it comes to balancing their batting system and bowling attack.
England's determined attempt at salvation
Meanwhile, England will be keen to make their mark in this series under Jos Buttler. Their team, a balanced mix of youth and experience, features power hitters Harry Brock and Ben Duckettalong with all the experienced players. return Jofra Archer Injects raw pace into their bowling arsenal, while Adel Rashid''s experience in medium operations remains a pivotal asset. The team arrives in India with a point to prove after their disappointing semi-final exit in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, where they suffered a crushing defeat to India. With Buttler at the helm, England's focus will be on making a strong start, capitalizing on their aggressive style of play, and countering India's superiority at home.
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IND vs ENG 2025 T20I series: schedule details and full fixtures
1. January 22, Wednesday
- Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Match: India vs England (1st T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM EST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM local time
2. January 25, Saturday
- Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Match: India vs England (2nd T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM EST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM local time
3. January 28, Tuesday
- Stadium: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Match: India vs England (3rd T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM EST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM local time
4. January 31, Friday
- Stadium: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Match: India vs England (4th T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM EST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM local time
5. February 2, Sunday
- Stadium: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Match: India vs England (5th T20I)
- Time: 7:00 PM EST | 1:30 PM GMT | 7:00 PM local time
Broadcast and live streaming details
- India: DD Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (Subscribe here)
- UK: TNT Sports, Discovery Plus UK
- Australia: Foxtel, Fox Sports (501), Kayo Sports
- Pakistan: I didn't find it
- New Zealand: Sky Sports 1
- South Africa: Super Sport (206)
