The first ODI of the England tour of India is set to begin today in Nagpur. This three-match series is significant as it is a precursor to the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams are well-prepared, with a clear objective: to win the series. Team India has made changes from the T20I squad, bringing in experienced senior players, while England sticks with the same lineup from the T20I series, welcoming back Joe Root. The match is expected to favor spin, with key moments likely to occur during the middle overs. Before the game starts, be sure to check out the live toss report, updated playing XI, and more.
India vs England 1st ODI: Where to Watch Live
Date | 06/02/2024 |
Time | 1:30 pm IST |
Venue | Nagpur |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Streaming OTT | Disney+Hotstar |
India vs England 1st ODI: Nagpur Live Pitch Report
Traditionally, this ground hasn’t been known for high scores due to its dimensions – 69m and 68m square boundaries, with a 75m straight boundary. However, the pitch today is a red-soil one, and it looks promising for batting. It's rock hard with a bit of grass but no moisture, making it dry. While there's not much assistance for bowlers early on, the red-soil surface suggests that spin will become more influential as the game progresses.
This is a good cricket pitch, and a high score is expected. A breeze is blowing over the ground, and spinners will likely prefer to bowl from that end. Dew could play a role later, and according to Deep Dasgupta and Graeme Swann in their pitch report, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to make the most of these conditions.
India vs England 1st ODI: Live Toss
England has won the toss and decided to Bowl First on this Spin Friendly Nagpur Surface as Dew was Expected during the latter stages making batting easy and for the First ODI in this Series India is going to Bat first.
India vs England 1st ODI: Playing 11
India Playing 11
India has included two debutants in their squad for this match – Harshit Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Both players have been successful in various formats, earning their place in the ODI squad. Their cap presentation took place as part of the pre-match preparations, marking a significant moment in their careers. Virat Kohli Missed out Due to an Knee Discomfort.
India Team:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana
England Playing 11
England has already named their playing XI for the match. Jamie Smith, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton have missed out, with England opting for a pace-heavy lineup. Adil Rashid is the only frontline spinner included in the team, as they look to rely on pace to start the series.
England Team:
Jos Buttler(c), Philip Salt(wk), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mohammed, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse
Umpires for the First ODI between India and England:
- On-field Umpires:
- Ananthapadmanathan
- Sharfuduolla
- TV Umpire:
- Chris Brown
- Match Referee:
- Javagal Srinath
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