IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 5th T20I: India vs England Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: India (IND) will square off against England (ENG) in the fifth and final T20I of the series at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 2nd February 2025, at 7:00 PM IST.

The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team has already sealed the series with a 3-1 lead after a thrilling win in Pune. However, England will look to end on a high note and carry some momentum into the upcoming ODI series.

The Wankhede pitch is expected to be a paradise for batters, ensuring a high-scoring contest. The last few games have witnessed explosive batting performances, making it an exciting venue for fantasy cricket enthusiasts.

Match Information

Match: India vs England, 5th T20I
Date: 2nd February 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch & Weather Report

Weather Forecast:

The weather in Mumbai is expected to be partly cloudy> throughout the match, with clear skies and no anticipated rainfall. The temperature will hover around 23°C, making it a comfortable evening for cricket. The humidity levels will be moderate, but with no rain predicted, the match is likely to proceed without interruptions.

Pitch Report:

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for its batting-friendly surface. The pitch offers good pace and bounce, providing ideal conditions for stroke-makers to showcase their skills. Fast bowlers may get some assistance early in the game with the new ball, especially in the first few overs. As the match progresses, the track is likely to offer consistent bounce, making it a paradise for the batters.

India vs England Preview

India:

India enters the 5th T20I with the series already secured, having an unassailable 3-1 lead. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India has been in exceptional form, with pivotal contributions from Hardik Pandya, who has been stellar both with the bat and ball, and Rinku Singh, who’s emerged as a key performer. The bowling department has seen brilliant spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana, making it difficult for opposition teams to chase down targets. Although Suryakumar Yadav has had a quiet series so far, his form at Wankhede in the IPL gives hope for a big knock. With the series in the bag, India might try out some bench players like Dhruv Jurel and Ramandeep Singh, testing their depth.

England:

England, led by Jos Buttler, has shown glimpses of brilliance but has lacked consistency. The English side has relied heavily on Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Brydon Carse, but despite individual performances, they’ve struggled as a team. England will look to finish the series on a high, regaining their momentum before the upcoming ODI series. The batting order, while packed with talent, will need to overcome India’s strong bowling attack, especially in the face of Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel.

Key Players to Watch

Jos Buttler (ENG): England’s top scorer in the series with 139 runs in 4 matches.
Hardik Pandya (IND): 103 runs & 5 wickets in 4 matches – a solid all-round option.
Varun Chakravarthy (IND): 12 wickets in 4 matches – a must-have in fantasy teams.
Harry Brook (ENG): Scored a 25-ball fifty in the last game, could be England’s X-factor.
Suryakumar Yadav (IND): Struggled in the series but has an exceptional IPL record at Wankhede.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy XI

Wicketkeepers:

Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson

Batters:

Suryakumar Yadav
Ben Duckett
Rinku Singh

All-rounders:

Hardik Pandya
Liam Livingstone

Bowlers:

Varun Chakravarthy
Arshdeep Singh
Brydon Carse
Adil Rashid

Captain Choices:

Varun Chakravarthy
Ben Duckett

Vice-Captain Choices:

Suryakumar Yadav
Sanju Samson

Team News & Injury Updates

India: Shivam Dube’s concussion sub Harshit Rana impressed in the last game. India might test Dhruv Jurel or Ramandeep Singh.
England: Jofra Archer might be rested, with Gus Atkinson potentially replacing him.

India vs England Probable Playing XI

India:

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube/Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi

England:

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood

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