Rohit Sharma practicing in the field with the rest of the team (Credit: X)

Overview of the India vs England 2025 ODI Series

The India vs England 2025 ODI series is one of the most anticipated events in the cricket calendar. Fans from both nations look forward to this thrilling contest, which showcases some of the finest talents in the sport. This series promises to deliver exhilarating matches packed with intense competition. This series will commence on 6th February, 2025 at 1:30 PM IST. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the mix, all eyes of the nation will be on this exciting series starting with match in VCA stadium, Nagpur.

Complete Schedule

The full schedule for the India vs England ODI series has been announced, featuring a series of matches spread across several venues. This year, the teams will face off in a total of three ODIs, ensuring fans have ample opportunity to watch some exciting cricket action. Here’s a brief overview of the matches:

• 1st ODI – 6th February,2025 at VCA stadium, Nagpur
• 2nd ODI – 9th February,2025 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
• 3rd ODI – 12th February,2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Exact dates and venues can be checked on the official cricket boards’ websites.

Squads and Key Players

Both India and England have announced their squads with an array of star players ready to showcase their skills.

India ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah/Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja

Team India Analysis: With senior players returning, selecting the final XI is a challenge for the coach. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite recent struggles, remain key figures due to their experience in subcontinent conditions. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer, based on recent form, will be important contributors. Rishabh Pant is likely to be preferred over KL Rahul for his superior wicket-keeping skills. Hardik Pandya showed good form in the recent T20I series against England. The bowling attack will likely include Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav, with Harshit Rana possibly featuring in the third ODI to manage workload.

Team India Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, RIshabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

England ODI squad: Jos Butler(C), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Mark Wood

Team England Analysis: Under Jos Buttler’s captaincy, England has struggled, recently losing a closely contested ODI series against the West Indies. For the upcoming matches, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are likely to open the batting, with Buttler coming in at number 3, followed by Joe Root and Harry Brook. To strengthen their lineup, England may include all-rounders Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, and Brydon Carse, providing balance to their bowling attack. Jofra Archer is set to lead the pace attack, supported by either Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, or Mark Wood, while Adil Rashid is expected to play as the sole spinner.

Team England Probable Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt, Jos Butler(C), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

Where to Watch Live

For viewers wishing to follow the matches live, several options are available, including cable channels and online streaming platforms. The India vs England ODI series will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network. The live streaming of this ODI series will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.