IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The first ODI cricket match of the 3-match series between India and England will be played on February 6 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, also known as the Jamtha Stadium.
So far, the Jamtha Stadium has hosted 9 ODIs, with the last ODI match being played between India and Australia in 2019. India has played 6 ODIs at this ground and won 4 of them. The pitch is expected to be good for batting, but spinners will play a key role as the match progresses.
IND vs ENG Match Details
Venue: VCA Stadium, Nagpur
Date and Time: Thursday, February 6, 2 PM (IST)
Live telecast and streaming details: Sports18/Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (App and Website)
IND vs ENG Weather Report
According to the AccuWeather app, the day temperature in Nagpur on Thursday is expected to be 31 degrees Celsius and it will drop to 17 degrees Celsius in the evening. Dew might play a role as the temperature drops in the evening, so the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first to minimize the spin threat. However, the wicket might be slow and slippery without dew.
Today’s Match Forecast: India vs England 1st ODI
Predicted Top Performers
India – Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya
England – Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid
India vs England 1st ODI: Predicted Scores
Predicted 1st innings score: 287-297
Predicted 2nd innings score: 275-285
IND vs ENG 1st ODI Prediction
According to CricTracker, the team batting first will win the match. OneCricket predicts that the team bowling first will have the advantage. We believe England will start the ODI series with a win.
IND vs ENG Probable Playing 11
India:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.
England:
Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Where will the 1st ODI between India and England be played?
The 1st ODI of the India vs England series will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur on February 6, 2025.
What time will the IIND vs ENG 1st ODI start?
The match will begin at 2:00 PM IST on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
How to watch IND vs ENG 1st ODI live?
The match will be telecast live on Sports18/Star Sports Network and can be streamed online on Disney+ Hotstar (app and website).
What is the pitch report for India vs England 1st ODI?
The pitch at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur is expected to be batting-friendly initially, but spinners will play a key role as the match progresses. Dew in the evening might benefit the team chasing the target.
Who are the players to watch out for in India vs England 1st ODI?
India: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya
England: Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid
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