India and England are set to face off in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on February 6, 2025. With the ICC Champions Trophy looming, both teams will look to fine-tune their strategies and gain an early advantage in the series. England has announced its playing XI for the opening match, with the return of Joe Root being a major boost for the visitors. Meanwhile, India enters the series with confidence after a dominant 4-1 victory in the preceding T20I series.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Record
India vs England Match Information
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- Telecast: Star Sports Network Channels
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
- Live Score: IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score
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India and England share a long-standing ODI rivalry, having played 106 matches against each other. India holds the upper hand with 57 wins, while England has emerged victorious in 44 encounters. Five matches have ended without a result.
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At the Nagpur venue, England has played just one ODI, defeating the Netherlands by six wickets in the 2011 World Cup. India has a mixed record at the stadium, winning their last three ODIs but facing earlier defeats against Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Stadium Record: VCA Stadium, Nagpur
The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur has hosted a total of nine ODIs so far. The pitch here is known for being batting-friendly, with high-scoring games being a common feature. Teams batting second have won six out of nine matches, making the toss an important factor.
Key ODI Records at the VCA Stadium:
- Matches Played: 9
- Won Batting First: 3
- Won Batting Second: 6
- Highest Total: 354/7 – India vs Australia (2009)
- Lowest Total: 123 All Out – Canada vs Zimbabwe (2011)
- Highest Successful Chase: 351/4 – India vs Australia (2013)
- Lowest Total Defended: 250 All Out – India vs Australia (2019)
- Most Runs: Virat Kohli – 325 runs in 5 innings
- Most Wickets: Mitchell Johnson (9 wickets in 3 innings), Ravindra Jadeja (4 wickets in 4 innings)
VCA Stadium ODI Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2009 | India vs Australia | IND won by 99 runs |
| 18/12/2009 | India vs Sri Lanka | SL won by 3 wickets |
| 22/02/2011 | England vs Netherlands | ENG won by 6 wickets |
| 25/02/2011 | Australia vs New Zealand | AUS won by 7 wickets |
| 28/02/2011 | Canada vs Zimbabwe | ZIM won by 175 runs |
| 12/03/2011 | India vs South Africa | SA won by 3 wickets |
| 30/10/2013 | India vs Australia | IND won by 6 wickets |
| 01/10/2017 | India vs Australia | IND won by 7 wickets |
| 05/03/2019 | India vs Australia | IND won by 8 runs |
Match Preview: India vs England 1st ODI
India will be led by Rohit Sharma, who aims to make an impact following recent scrutiny of his form. The squad boasts experienced players such as Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, with all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja providing balance. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who impressed in the T20I series, has been included in the ODI lineup. The pace attack will be spearheaded by Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.
India vs England Match Information
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- Telecast: Star Sports Network Channels
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
For England, the return of Joe Root strengthens the middle order, where he will join Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell. The team’s opening pair will feature Phil Salt, who also takes on wicketkeeping duties, and Ben Duckett. England’s pace attack will be led by Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Saqib Mahmood, with Adil Rashid and Livingstone handling the spin department.
After the series opener in Nagpur, the teams will move to Cuttack for the second ODI on February 9, followed by the final match in Ahmedabad on February 12. The series serves as a crucial test for England as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to be held later this month in Pakistan and the UAE.
Weather Update: Ideal Conditions for Cricket
The weather forecast for Nagpur indicates clear conditions, with no chances of rain. Temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 31°C, with a northeast wind blowing at approximately 11 km/h. The humidity levels will be moderate, and with minimal cloud cover at 9%, the match is likely to be played without any weather-related interruptions.
Complete Squads for the 1st ODI
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy.
England Squad: Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Philip Salt, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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