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The highly anticipated England tour of India 2025 is set to kick off with the first T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday, January 22, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This marks the beginning of an exciting clash between two of the world’s top cricket teams.
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Recent Form and Context
India and England last faced each other in a T20I during the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal, where India delivered a commanding performance, securing a 68-run victory. Since then, both teams have had mixed fortunes:
- England: Drew a home series against Australia and claimed a series win in the West Indies. They are aiming for their first T20I series victory against India since 2014.
- India: On a dominant run in T20Is, they have not lost a series under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy since their World Cup triumph. They recently defeated South Africa in a T20I series on South African soil.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
| Stats | Matches | India Won | England Won | Draw | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At Eden Gardens | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In India | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Eden Gardens History
The iconic Eden Gardens has hosted just one T20I between India and England, way back in 2011, where England triumphed by 6 wickets.
Best Performers in IND vs ENG T20Is
Top Scorers
- Virat Kohli (India): The former captain scored a record 648 runs in 21 matches against England, including five fifties.
- Jos Buttler (England): The English skipper has amassed 498 runs in 22 games. With just 2 more runs, he could become the first English player to score 500 T20I runs against India.
Top Wicket-Takers
- Chris Jordan (England): Holds the record with 24 wickets in 16 matches.
- Yuzvendra Chahal (India): Leads India’s bowling charts against England with 16 wickets.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Jos Buttler: Two of the most explosive batters in T20 cricket, both captains will play pivotal roles in deciding their team’s fate.
- Arshdeep Singh vs Harry Brook: Arshdeep’s ability to swing the ball early will be tested against Brook’s aggressive batting.
The first T20I promises a high-octane battle between two well-matched sides. Will India continue their dominance, or can England secure an early lead in the series? Fans at Eden Gardens and worldwide are in for a thrilling start to the England tour of India 2025.
Stay tuned for updates as the action unfolds!
