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India and England are all set to kick off their three-match ODI series in Nagpur, with both teams eyeing the ICC Champions Trophy shortly.
India comes into this series on a high, having beaten England 4-1 in the T20I series. This will be their first ODI at home since their tough loss in the 2023 World Cup final.
Meanwhile, England, still nursing the wounds of their disappointing run in the 2023 World Cup in India, will be looking to build some solid momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy.
India and England share a rich history in ODI cricket, dating back to 1974, with both teams having faced off in over 100 matches. Out of the 107 encounters, India holds a clear advantage with 58 wins compared to England's 44, along with 2 ties and 3 no results.
England has a power-packed batting unit capable of hitting a lot of sixes. Bet on England to hit more sixes than India.
The betting tip is...
Most Sixes - England
73 %
27 %
IndiaEnglandIndia currently sits at the top of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 118. However, their recent form in ODIs hasn't been the best, as they were defeated by Sri Lanka 2-0 in a three-match ODI series last August.
India is entering the ODI series with a well-balanced squad that combines experienced players and promising young talent, making them a formidable side. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill will form the core of the top order, providing stability and aggressive stroke play.
With KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant anchoring the middle order, the batting lineup is packed with depth and flexibility. The team’s all-rounders—Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel—bring versatility, strengthening both the batting and bowling departments.
On the bowling front, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to play pivotal roles in restricting England’s powerful batting lineup.
With this balanced combination, India will look to make a strong impact in the series and build momentum ahead of major international events.
Rohit Sharma will captain India for the upcoming ODI series, with Virat Kohli also joining the squad.
Predicted Lineup: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
England currently holds the 7th spot in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 93. Their recent form in ODIs hasn't been impressive, having lost 2-1 to the West Indies in a three-match ODI series last November.
Jos Buttler will lead the team in the ODI series, and they've named a strong squad featuring key players such as Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, and Joe Root.
After a disappointing T20I series loss, England will be eager to make up for it in the ODI format. Buttler, Root, and Brook are expected to form a formidable top-order, capable of putting up massive scores. Duckett and Phil Salt add aggression at the top, while Liam Livingstone and Jamie Overton bring strength as all-rounders.
In the bowling department, England’s pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, along with the spin of Adil Rashid, forms one of the most potent combinations in white-ball cricket.
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are the key players for England.
Predicted Lineup: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood.
For the 1st ODI between India and England, India seems to be in a slightly stronger position. India’s balanced squad, with their depth in batting and solid bowling attack, gives them a slight edge, especially with the key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill in form.
England’s aggressive top order, led by Jos Buttler and Joe Root, has the potential to put up big scores, but their recent struggles in ODIs might hinder their performance against a strong Indian side at home.
We expect India to win the first ODI.
