India and England are set to reignite their cricket rivalry in a five-match T20I series, starting on January 22 at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. This series promises high-octane cricket as both teams fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins in February.
After the T20Is, the cricket action will shift to the three-match ODI series, starting from February 6. With both sides boasting a mix of seasoned activists and rising stars, the stage is set for an exciting showdown.
Team India: a mix of experience and emerging talent
The Indian team has several players retained from their successful T20I series against South Africa. Axar Patel has been handed over the vice-captaincy for the first time, marking a milestone in his career. veteran pacemaker Mohamed Shami is returning to international cricket after a 14-month break. Next to him, Suryakumar Yadav He will play a key leadership role, offering stability to a dynamic batting line-up.
India will come into the series on a high, having won their last four T20I series against England. The team’s recent dominance includes a resounding 68-run victory over England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals, paving the way for their eventual title triumph against South Africa. However, with the Champions Trophy 2025 On the horizon, India faces difficult selection decisions, particularly in the balance of its batting order and bowling attack.
England’s determined bet on redemption
Meanwhile, England will be eager to make their mark in this series under the leadership of Jos Buttler. Their roster, a balanced mix of youth and experience, features power hitters. Harry Brook and Ben Duckettalong with experienced off-roaders. the return of Jofra Archer injects raw pace into his bowling arsenal, while Adil RashidThe experience of the middle continues to be a fundamental asset. The team comes to India with a point to prove after their disappointing exit in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where they suffered a crushing defeat against India. With Buttler at the helm, England’s focus will be on starting strong, capitalizing on their aggressive style of play and countering India’s home advantage.
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IND vs ENG 2025, T20I series: Full schedule and schedule details
1. January 22, Wednesday
- Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Match: India vs England (1st T20I)
- Time: 7:00 pm IST | 13:30 GMT | 7:00 pm local
2. January 25, Saturday
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Match: India vs England (2nd T20I)
- Time: 7:00 pm IST | 13:30 GMT | 7:00 pm local
3. January 28, Tuesday
- Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Match: India vs England (3rd T20I)
- Time: 7:00 pm IST | 13:30 GMT | 7:00 pm local
4. January 31, Friday
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Match: India vs England (4th T20I)
- Time: 7:00 pm IST | 13:30 GMT | 7:00 pm local
5. February 2, Sunday
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Match: India vs England (5th T20I)
- Time: 7:00 pm IST | 13:30 GMT | 7:00 pm local
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
- India: DD Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada
- United States and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports, Discovery Plus UK
- Australia: Foxtel, Fox Sports (501), Kayo Sports
- Pakistan: I didn’t find it
- New Zealand: sky sports 1
- South Africa: Supersport (206)