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

Preview

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 preparations will come to a close when hosts (IND vs ENG) square off in the first ODI of the three-match series, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 6, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The two white-ball heavyweights will be trying to work out their differences after the T20I series in preparation for the large-scale ICC event.

Team India is expected to undergo a significant change as veteran players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the 50-over format, while the Three Lions will be still in shock after their 4-1 series loss to Suryakumar Yadav and his team in the just finished T20I leg of the tour.

The Men in Blue only played three ODIs in Sri Lanka following their victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, when they began a new cycle under head coach Gautam Gambhir. After a staggering 28 years, Team India ultimately suffered their first defeat in an ODI series against the Lankan Lions. Conversely, Jos Buttler and his team will be looking to restore some of their lost lustre following their dismal showing at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Aside from Rohit and Virat’s comeback, the series will include a number of well-known actors, including Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant. The goal for each of these players would be to enter the 50-over mode.

Star pacer Mohammed Shami made a strong return from injury, but it’s unclear if he will return to his former level of play. Joe Root, the 2019 ODI World Cup champions’ talismanic batsman, will be back in the mix and will try to provide the visitors the solidity they sorely missed in the game’s abbreviated form.

Can Jos Buttler and his squad bounce back from their humiliation in the T20I?

Since winning the 2022 T20 World Cup, Jos Buttler and his team haven’t had the best results in white-ball matches. They lost to Rohit Sharma and his team in the 2024 T20 World Cup and were eliminated early from the 2023 ODI World Cup after playing poorly in the league stage. The fact that England just suffered humiliating series losses to Australia and the West Indies only made the situation worse.

IND vs ENG

Match Information

1st ODI, Nagpur, February 06, 2025, 01:30 PM

England

248/10(47.4ov)

India

251/6(38.4ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

Weather Report

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur

Clouds 23.0°C

46% (Humidity)

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

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

IND

W

W

W

W

L

W

INDvsBAN

IND Won By 6 wickets

W

INDvsENG

IND Won By 142 runs

W

INDvsENG

IND Won By 4 wickets

W

INDvsENG

IND Won By 4 wickets

L

INDvsSL

SL Won By 110 runs

ENG

L

L

L

L

W

L

ENGvsIND

IND Won By 142 runs

L

ENGvsIND

IND Won By 4 wickets

L

ENGvsIND

IND Won By 4 wickets

L

ENGvsWI

WI Won By 8 wickets

W

ENGvsWI

2 Matches

3

Harshit Rana

IND

6 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Axar Patel

IND

3 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Saqib Mahmood

ENG

3 Wkts

3 Matches

3 Matches

3

Jacob Bethell

ENG

1 Fifty

1 Match

Fantasy Sports Team

Team 1

IND5 : 6ENG

CR: 85.5/ 100

WICKET KEEPER

P Salt

ENG - 7.5 Cr

BATSMEN

R Sharma

IND - 9 Cr

B Duckett

ENG - 7.5 Cr

S Iyer

IND - 8 Cr

ALL ROUNDERS

VC

R Jadeja

IND - 8 Cr

A Patel

IND - 7 Cr

L Livingstone

ENG - 7.5 Cr

C

H Pandya

IND - 8.5 Cr

J Bethell

ENG - 6 Cr

BOWLERS

A Rashid

ENG - 8.5 Cr

J Archer

ENG - 8 Cr

Player Picks

Joe Root

Joe Root, one of the top batters in world cricket, is a force to be reckoned with in this format. With 6522 runs at an impressive average of 47.60, including 16 centuries and 39 fifties from 171 ODI matches, Root brings immense skill and consistency to the game.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an outstanding batsman renowned for his consistency in ODIs. With an impressive record of 13906 runs at an average of 58.18 in 295 matches, he consistently delivers big runs. This makes him the most reliable choice for the captaincy role in fantasy teams.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is a standout choice for fantasy teams. He brings vast experience and versatility to the format. Jadeja has scored 2756 runs and taken 220 wickets in ODIs. His all-round skills make him a crucial player for fantasy teams.

C

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is an excellent choice for leadership roles in fantasy teams. He has scored 1769 runs and claimed 84 wickets in 86 ODIs. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a versatile and impactful player.

C

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is in exceptional form, having scored 146 runs in the recent T20I series. He consistently delivers impactful performances with the bat. His ability to dominate bowlers makes him a reliable and valuable pick for any fantasy team.

C

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy is in outstanding form, having taken 14 wickets in the T20I series. His consistent wicket-taking ability makes him a dependable choice for leadership roles in fantasy teams. His performances add significant value to any fantasy team.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav is a consistent wicket-taking threat with the ball. He has claimed 172 wickets in 106 matches. His ability to break partnerships and deliver breakthroughs makes him a top choice for fantasy teams.

Arshdeep Singh

Shubman Gill is one of the most talented batters in the game. He has demonstrated his batting prowess across all formats. Gill has scored 2328 runs at an average of 58.20 in 47 ODIs. His ability to provide strong starts makes him a valuable asset.

Adil Rashid

Rahul's impressive recent form makes him a valuable pick for fantasy teams. He is likely to get ample opportunities to score significant runs in this match.

Team 1

IND 5 : 6 ENG

CR: 87.5/ 100

WICKET KEEPER

J Buttler

ENG - 8.5 Cr

L Rahul

IND - 8 Cr

BATSMEN

J Root

ENG - 8.5 Cr

S Gill

IND - 8 Cr

H Brook

ENG - 7 Cr

ALL ROUNDERS

VC

R Jadeja

IND - 8 Cr

A Patel

IND - 7 Cr

L Livingstone

ENG - 7.5 Cr

C

H Pandya

IND - 8.5 Cr

BOWLERS

A Rashid

ENG - 8.5 Cr

J Archer

ENG - 8 Cr

Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.

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.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

Jamie Smith, Jasprit Bumrah

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

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Preview

Can Jos Buttler and his squad bounce back from their humiliation in the T20I?

IND vs ENG

Match Information

1st ODI, Nagpur, February 06, 2025, 01:30 PM

Weather Report

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur

Pitch Report

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Players Stats in Series

259 Runs

181 Runs

131 Runs

122 Runs

112 Runs

106 Runs

7 Wkts