India vs England T20I Series 2025: In a much-anticipated announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the T20I squad for the upcoming series against England. The highlight of the selection is the return of veteran pacer Mohammad Shami, marking his comeback to international T20 cricket after a hiatus of 14 months. The five-match T20I series will kick off on January 22, 2025, with matches held across iconic venues in India.
The responsibility of captaincy has been entrusted to dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav, who will lead a talented and balanced side. Fans and cricket pundits alike have expressed excitement over Shami’s return, adding experience to a youthful and energetic pace attack.
India vs England T20I Series 2025 Full Schedule
Match | Time | Date | Venue |
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1st T20I | 7 PM IST | January 22 | Kolkata |
2nd T20I | 7 PM IST | January 25 | Chennai |
3rd T20I | 7 PM IST | January 28 | Rajkot |
4th T20I | 7 PM IST | January 31 | Pune |
5th T20I | 7 PM IST | February 2 | Mumbai |
1st ODI | 1:30 PM IST | February 6 | Nagpur |
2nd ODI | 1:30 PM IST | February 9 | Cuttack |
3rd ODI | 1:30 PM IST | February 12 | Ahmedabad |
India T20I Squad for England Series 2025
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Axar Patel
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar
- Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi
Venue Details
The series will be hosted at premier cricket venues, including Eden Gardens in Kolkata, MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. These venues are expected to see a fierce battle between two cricketing giants.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the series, ensuring comprehensive live telecasts across its channels. Fans can also enjoy live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar platform.
Head-to-Head Record
India and England have faced off in 52 ODIs on Indian soil. India leads the head-to-head with 34 victories, while England has secured 17 wins. One match ended in a tie.