Match Details :
The first ODI of the 3-match series between India and England is set to take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Tuesday, March 23.
The match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST and Local Time. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network.
Preview:
India have hosted their flag high and with pride in two formats of the ongoing series against England. They defeated the Three Lions by a margin of 3-1 in Tests, and then in the shortest format of the game as well, where the margin was 3-2.
Now, it is time for the 3-match ODI series. This will be a perfect opportunity for the men in blue to establish their dominance in all three formats of the game. On the other hand, after two disappointing series, England will be desperate to get back to winning ways.
IND vs ENG Weather Report for 1st ODI :
It will be a cloudy, yet hot day here in Pune, with the temperature being around 32 to 36 °C. There are no chances of precipitation.
Pitch Conditions/Report :
This pitch will help the batsmen more than the bowlers. The pitch doesn’t really change much over the course of the 100 overs, so toss should not be too big a factor.
Average 1st Innings score :
292 (Last 4 matches played on this venue)
Record of Chasing teams :
Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
IND vs ENG Today’s Probable Playing Xls :
India
Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer/KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya/Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Thangarasu Natrajan
Bench :
Shreyas Iyer/KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya/Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav
England
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Eoin Morgan (c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Reece Topley/Jake Ball, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Bench:
Chris Jordan, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Matt Parkinson, Reece Topley/Jake Ball, Dawid Malan
IND vs ENG Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has found his form back exactly when his team needed him the most. He accumulated over 230 runs in the T20I series and will be looking to repeat it here.
Rohit Sharma always seems to be in a great mood when he meets England in this format. He has scored 450+ runs in 13 ODI games against England.
Ben Stokes will have to step up if England were to win this series. The all-rounder has scored 2500+ runs in this format and has also taken 70 wickets.
From the bowlers, T Natarajan should be a good budget pick. He has picked up 18 wickets in 16 List A games, where is economy rate is under 5 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selections:
Captain Choices: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes
Vice-Captain Choices: Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Suggested Playing Xl No.1 for IND vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket :
Keeper: Sam Billings, Rishabh Pant, Jos Buttler
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (c), Jonny Bairstow
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ben Stokes (vc)
Bowlers: T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mark Wood
12th Man: Moeen Ali
Suggested Playing Xl No.2 for IND vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket :
Keeper: Jos Buttler (vc)
Batters: Virat Kohli (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Rohit Sharma
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Tom Curran
12th Man: Hardik Pandya
Expert Advice :
Since the pitch will favour the batsmen, you can go with a batting-heavy lineup.
Today’s IND vs ENG Probable Winners :
India are expected to win the match.
