IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Cricket Score: India will kick off their Champions League preparations as they face England in the 1st ODI at Nagpur. With Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the upcoming 50-over ICC event still uncertain, India will be keen to give Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Shami extensive match practice in this series, aiming to solidify their seam attack.
Key Players to Watch
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli: Both senior players are under the spotlight after struggling in recent outings against New Zealand, Australia, and domestic Ranji fixtures. They will aim to rediscover their match-winning form from the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Bowling Prospects
India may hand Varun Chakravarthy his ODI debut, with the mystery spinner impressing against England in the recent T20I series. Skipper Rohit hinted that Chakravarthy’s performance in this series could determine his inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad, making it a crucial opportunity for the KKR star.
#TeamIndia captain Rohit Sharma is ready to take fresh guard ahead of the ODI series against England@IDFCFIRSTBank | @ImRo45 | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/DJVZju0LOV
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2025
India’s Predicted XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakarvarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
Player to Watch: Rohit Sharma
Despite his struggles in the Test format, Rohit has shown dominance in ODIs with his aggressive approach. India will be banking on their skipper to lead from the front and rediscover his scoring touch.
England’s Predicted XI:
- Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Player to Watch: Joe Root
Root’s ability to handle spin could be key for England. After their struggles against Indian spinners in the T20I series, Root’s inclusion in the middle order brings stability and experience.
Pitch Report – Nagpur:
The pitch at Nagpur is traditionally spin-friendly and could favor bowlers as the game progresses. Dry conditions may limit high scoring, but early moisture could give pacers some help in the opening overs.
Weather Report – Nagpur:
The day temperature is expected to be around 31°C, dipping to 17°C in the evening. Dew is likely to play a role, making it favorable for teams to bowl first and negate the impact of spin early on.
India vs England Head-to-Head in ODIs:
- Matches played: 107
- India won: 58
- England won: 44
Where to Watch the 1st ODI Live:
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
