India and England are set to lock horns in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at Nagpur, with England winning the toss and opting to bat. The match marks India’s start to their Champions League preparations as they aim to fine-tune their lineup ahead of the marquee tournament. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana are making their ODI debuts, with the cap presentation ceremony completed before the match. However, India faces an early setback as Virat Kohli misses out due to a knee problem sustained last night.
India enters the series with a focus on solidifying their seam attack, with Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the upcoming ICC 50-over event still uncertain. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami are expected to take center stage in the bowling department, with valuable match practice on the cards.
Captains’ Talk
Rohit Sharma: “We wanted to bowl first, but it doesn’t matter a lot. Need to be aggressive with the ball at the start and then capitalize later. Jaiswal and Harshit are making their debut, and unfortunately, Virat isn’t playing due to a knee problem.”
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Virat Kohli was unavailable for selection for the 1st ODI due to a sore right knee.
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Jos Buttler: “We will bat first today. We’re glad to have Joe Root back in the side, and there’s positive energy in the dressing room. We’re expecting a tough challenge in these conditions.”
India’s XI:
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami
England’s XI:
England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Pitch Report – Nagpur
The Nagpur surface is expected to assist spinners, but early moisture could benefit pacers initially. As the game progresses, the pitch may offer grip and turn, making spinners crucial in middle overs.
Where to Watch the 1st ODI
Catch the live action on Star Sports Network or stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
India vs England ODI Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 107
India Won: 58
England Won: 44
