IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 4th T20I: India vs England Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 4th T20I: India will take on England in the fourth T20I of the England tour of India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.

The series is currently poised at 2-1 in India's favour, making this match crucial for both teams. India will look to seal the series, while England will aim to level it and force a decider.

After a strong start with two dominant wins, India stumbled in the third T20I at Rajkot, where England made a strong comeback with a 26-run victory. The fourth match promises to be a high-stakes battle as both teams push for a crucial win.

Match Information

Match: India vs England, 4th T20I
Date: 31 January 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The MCA Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Pacers will get some swing early on, while spinners can make an impact in the middle overs. Batters need to settle in before playing big shots. The weather is expected to be warm, around 32°C, with minimal humidity, making conditions ideal for cricket.

Team Previews

India

India’s top order, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has been explosive, with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma adding firepower. Hardik Pandya provides all-round balance, while Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel offer wicketkeeping options. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi have troubled England’s batters, and Mohammed Shami’s return bolstered the pace attack.

England

EJos Buttler and Phil Salt form a dangerous opening duo, while Liam Livingstone and Harry Brook provide middle-order stability. Jamie Overton and Brydon Carse impressed with the ball in Rajkot. Jofra Archer’s pace and Adil Rashid’s spin will be key for England’s bowling attack.

Key Players to Watch

Varun Chakravarthy (IND): 10 wickets in 3 matches, troubling England’s batters.
Hardik Pandya (IND): 50 runs and 5 wickets, offering crucial contributions.
Abhishek Sharma (IND): 115 runs in 3 matches, consistent at the top.
Jos Buttler (ENG): 137 runs in 3 matches, key to England’s batting.
Brydon Carse (ENG): 34 runs and 5 wickets, emerging as England’s X-factor.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson

Batters:

Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Phil Salt

All-rounders:

Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton

Bowlers:

Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse

Captain Choices:

Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain Choices:

Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy

Team News

India is likely to stick with a similar XI despite their loss. England may retain their winning combination but could make adjustments based on pitch conditions.

India vs England Probable Playing XI

India:

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami/Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

England:

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid

India vs England Full Squad

India:

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana

England:

Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed