IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report

With the squad set and both teams eager to perform, the stage is set for an electrifying contest. Don’t miss the action as India and England battle for supremacy in the first ODI of the series!

By Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 05 Feb 2025, 16:51 IST

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Preview

Hosts India (IND) and the visitors England (ENG) will head into their final lap of the preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as the two powerhouses are all set to lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series, slated to take place from Thursday, February 6, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, in Nagpur. Following the T20I series, the two white-ball heavyweights will be looking to iron out their flaws ahead of the upcoming mega ICC event.

While the Three Lions will be reeling from their 4-1 series defeat against Suryakumar Yadav and his men in the recently concluded T20I leg of the tour, Team India is set to witness a major overhaul as the senior players with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the 50-over format. After starting a new cycle under the Head Coach, Gautam Gambhir, the Men in Blue played just three ODIs in Sri Lanka after their 2024 T20 World Cup win. Team India ended up conceding their first ODI series loss to the Lankan Lions after a huge span of 28 years. On the flip side, Jos Buttler and his men will be aiming to regain some of their lost sheen after their horrendous performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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Coming back to the team dynamics, apart from the return of Rohit and Virat, the series will see plenty of stars like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant. All these players would be looking to get into the 50-over mode. However, it remains to see whether star pacer Mohammed Shami, who staged his comeback after an injury hiatus, gets back to his vintage best. In contrast, the 2019 ODI World Cup champions will have their talismanic batter Joe Root, who is back in the mix and will be looking to provide the stability that the visitors badly missed in the shortest version of the game.

Can Jos Buttler and his team hit back after T20I humbling?

Ever since their 2022 T20 World Cup win, Jos Buttler and his team haven't had the best times in white-ball games, as they were handed an early exit in the 2023 ODI World Cup following a below-par performance in the league stage and crashed out of the semi-finals after losing to Rohit Sharma and his men in the 2024 T20 World Cup. To make matters worse, England's recent matches against Australia and West Indies resulted in crushing series defeats.

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Match Information

India vs England, 1st ODI

England tour of India, 6 Feb 2025, Thur, 1:30 PM IST ,Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur

Haze

28.0°C

39% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

India

W
W
L
W
W

England

L
L
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

279 Runs

5 Matches

2

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

146 Runs

5 Matches

3

Tilak Varma

IND - bat

133 Runs

5 Matches

4

Hardik Pandya

IND - all

112 Runs

5 Matches

5

Ben Duckett

ENG - wk

97 Runs

5 Matches

6

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

91 Runs

5 Matches

1

219.69

5 Matches

2

Shivam Dubey

IND - all

176.60

2 Matches

3

Jamie Smith

ENG - bat

175.00

2 Matches

4

Ben Duckett

ENG - wk

167.24

5 Matches

5

Philip Salt

ENG - wk

152.63

5 Matches

6

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

146.77

5 Matches

14 Wkts

5 Matches

2

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

9 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

7 Wkts

5 Matches

4

Axar Patel

IND - all

6 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Jofra Archer

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Ravi Bishnoi

IND - bowl

5 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Shivam Dubey

IND - all

5.50

2 Matches

2

6.33

5 Matches

3

Axar Patel

IND - all

7.07

5 Matches

7.67

5 Matches

5

Ravi Bishnoi

IND - bowl

7.76

5 Matches

6

Arshdeep Singh

IND - bowl

7.89

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

India

HH Pandya, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, M Shami, KL Rahul (wk), Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill (VC), S Iyer, KL Yadav, RA Jadeja

Bench : H Rana, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, JJ Bumrah

England

PD Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (C), Jacob Bethell, HC Brook, BM Duckett, Jofra Archer, LS Livingstone, BA Carse, S Mahmood, AU Rashid, JE Root

Bench : JL Smith, J Overton, AAP Atkinson, Mark Wood

Injury and availability news

Team India have added Varun Chakravarthy to their ODI squad after his recent exploits in the T20I series where he was the Player of the Series. On the other hand, England are set to miss the services of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith due to calf injury.

Pitch Report

The VCA pitch in Nagpur seems to be a spin-friendly one. However, it can lead to a high-scoring affair in the ODIs due to a crack in the deck. The side performing in the middle overs of the game will have an edge going by ODI trends. Meanwhile, there are no chances of rain in the game.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

300

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Jos Buttler ENG | WK

England skipper can be your captaincy pick in your Dream 11 team considering his great form in the ODIs. The stylish right-handed batter showcased his great form in the recently concluded T20I series and aiming to continue the same form heading to their ODI series ahead of 2025 Champions Trophy. After losing the T20I leg of the tour, Buttler will aim to help England win the series under his leadership.

8.5
C

Shubman Gill IND | BAT

Team India vice-captain Shubman Gill has been one of the most talented batters. The top-order batter has shown a glimpse of his batting prowess in all three formats and will be looking to give a great start to the Men in Blue in this thriller to boost their 2025 Champions Trophy preparations. The star batter can pose a big threat to England bowlers in VCA pitch of Nagpur.

7
C

Shreyas Iyer IND | BAT

The stylish right-handed batter is only the part of ODI format of Team India and will be looking to mark his impact in this format. The star batter will be looking to boost the middle order of the game and aims to stitch partnership in this game. Iyer is the one to watch out for from Team India camp in this series.

8.5

Joe Root ENG | BAT

The talismanic batter has missed the T20I series but will be in a mix in this series. The stylish right-handed batter showcased his beast form in the SA20 2025 tournament and aims to replicate his great form in this series.

9

Rohit Sharma IND | BAT

Team India captain has been out of form but has ability to stage his comeback at crucial juncture. One must go for this stylish right-handed batter as a top-pick in your Dream 11 team.

9

Hardik Pandya IND | ALL

Team India star all-rounder was in the great form in the T20I series and will be looking to contribute with both bat and the ball in this series.

9

Virat Kohli IND | BAT

The swashbuckling batter has been out of form but has ability to stage his comeback at crucial juncture. One must go for former India Captain as a budget-pick in your Dream 11 team.

8.5

Kuldeep Yadav IND | BOWL

Team India spinner has been one of the most crucial players for the side. The wrist-spinner will be looking to mark his impact against a formidable England batting unit and might pose a big threat to them.

7

Jofra Archer ENG | BOWL

England pacer has been in the great form in the white-ball game. The Barbados-born cricketer will be the one to watch out for from the tourists camp. One must go for him as a budget pick in your Dream 11 team.

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6

Jamie Smith

ENG | BAT

9

Jasprit Bumrah

IND | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Feb 5 2025 4:51 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Philip Salt

6.5

Jos Buttler
C

9

Ben Duckett

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Shubman Gill
VC

8.5

Shreyas Iyer

7

Joe Root

8.5

Hardik Pandya

9

Jofra Archer

7

Kuldeep Yadav

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

7 : 4

ENG

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Jos Buttler

9

Harry Brook

6.5

KL Rahul

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Shubman Gill
C

8.5

Shreyas Iyer
VC

7

Joe Root

8.5

Hardik Pandya

9

Jofra Archer

7

Kuldeep Yadav

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
7.5/100

Mega League
Jos Buttler

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Shubman Gill

8.5

Shreyas Iyer

7

Joe Root
C

8.5

Liam Livingstone

8

Jamie Overton

9

Hardik Pandya
VC

9

Jofra Archer

7

Kuldeep Yadav

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
7.5/100

CricTracker Special
Jos Buttler

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Shubman Gill

8.5

Shreyas Iyer

7

Joe Root
C

8.5

Liam Livingstone

8

Jamie Overton

9

Hardik Pandya
VC

9

Jofra Archer

7

Kuldeep Yadav

8.5

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