IND vs ENG Live score, 1st ODI: India (IND) will take on England (ENG) in the first of the 3-match ODI series at Nagpur’s Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium today on Thursday, February 6. Here’s the complete details for the IND vs ENG match with live cricket streaming options and match details.
IND vs ENG Live Score and Match Scorecard
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India vs England Match Information
- Match: India vs England 1st ODI
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
- Live Streaming: IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Streaming
Where to watch the match live?
India
- Television Broadcasting: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- Streaming Options: IND vs ENG Live Streaming, where to watch?
England
- Television Broadcasting: TTNT Sports, Willow TV
- Online Streaming: Discovery+ App
- Streaming Options: India vs England Live Streaming, where to watch?
Other Countries
- Australia: Fox Cricket
- Africa: SuperSport Action
- New Zealand: Sky Sport
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Malaysia: Astro Cricket
India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview
England heads into the first ODI against India with a significant boost as Joe Root returns to the squad. The seasoned batter, playing his first 50-over match since 2023, is expected to add stability to the middle order alongside Harry Brook, captain Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell. The opening pair will feature Phil Salt, who also takes on wicketkeeping duties, and Ben Duckett. The bowling attack comprises pace spearheads Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Saqib Mahmood, while Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone will handle spin responsibilities.
India, coming off a dominant 4-1 win in the T20I series, looks to carry its momentum into the ODI format. Skipper Rohit Sharma will lead a strong squad featuring key players such as Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav. Additionally, spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who impressed in the shorter format, has earned a place in the ODI squad.
For England, this series presents a chance to recover from their T20I setback and fine-tune their preparations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and the UAE later this month. After the opening match in Nagpur, the series moves to Cuttack for the second ODI on February 9, followed by the final game in Ahmedabad on February 12.
India vs England Head to Head Record
India holds a slight edge in the overall ODI head-to-head record against England. Out of 106 matches, India has won 57, while England has emerged victorious in 44, with five matches ending without a result. At the Nagpur venue, England has played just one ODI, securing a win over the Netherlands in the 2011 World Cup. Meanwhile, India has experienced mixed fortunes at the stadium, winning their last three matches but facing earlier defeats against Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur is known for favoring batsmen, with an average first-innings score of 288 across nine ODIs played at the venue. India holds the record for the highest total here, scoring 354/7 against Australia in 2009, while the highest successful chase was India’s 351/4 against Australia in 2013. The surface typically offers good bounce and allows stroke play, but as the game progresses, spinners could find assistance. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first and set a challenging total.
India vs England Weather Forecast
The weather conditions in Nagpur are expected to be ideal for cricket, with hazy sunshine and a maximum temperature of 31°C. A light northeast wind is predicted, with no significant cloud cover and only a 1% chance of precipitation, ensuring uninterrupted action throughout the match.
Among the key players to watch, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be crucial for India, with Kohli boasting the most runs at this venue (325 in five innings). For England, Jos Buttler’s aggressive batting could be a game-changer, while Joe Root’s experience in subcontinent conditions will be valuable. In the bowling department, Jofra Archer will look to trouble India’s top order, while Kuldeep Yadav’s spin variations could prove tricky for England’s middle order.
India vs England Full Squads
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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