Hyderabad: The stage is set for an exciting clash as Suryakumar Yadav-led India square off against England in the first T20I of their highly anticipated five-match series. The action begins on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which is hosting a T20I after nearly three years. The last T20I match played at this venue was between India and West Indies on February 20, 2022 which was won by India by 17 runs.
For India, Mohammad Shami’s return to the squad adds a crucial experience boost to the team, while the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav is sure to bring fresh energy. On the other side, England, led by Jos Buttler, will be looking to start strong and put pressure on the hosts.
A look at the Suryakumar Yadav-led squad for the T20I series against England 🙌#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/nrEs1uWRos
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2025
With both teams stacked with talent and hunger for success, this opening match is sure to be a captivating contest.
Let's take a look at the India vs England T20I Squads for the upcoming matches.
India vs England - T20I Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).
England: Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the match live.
When is the India vs England 1st T20I?
The India vs England 1st T20I will take place on Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Where is the India vs England 1st T20I?
The India vs England 1st T20I will be held at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What Time does the India vs England 1st T20I Start in India?
The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST in India. Make sure you're ready to enjoy the action as it unfolds.
Which TV Channel will Telecast the India vs England 1st T20I in India?
The TV broadcast of the 1st IND Vs ENG T20I will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
How to watch the India vs England 1st T20I Live Online in India?
The live streaming of the 1st IND Vs ENG T20I will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.
As India and England prepare for an exciting T20I series, here’s the complete schedule for the England Tour of India T20I series, 2025.
England Tour of India 2025: T20I Series Full Schedule
January 22, 2025 1st T20I: Eden Gardens Kolkata
January 25, 2025 2nd T20I: MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai
January 28, 2025 3rd T20I: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Rajkot
January 31, 2025 4th T20I: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pune
February 2, 2025 5th T20I: Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
All 5 T20I games between India and England will begin at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM UK Time).
