IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India and England are set to renew their ODI rivalry as they clash in the first of a three-match series on February 6 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. With the ICC Champions Trophy looming, both teams will aim to fine-tune their squads and gain momentum.
India enters the series with confidence after a dominant 4-1 victory in the T20Is. The Men in Blue crushed England by 150 runs in the final T20I at Wankhede, showcasing their firepower. Meanwhile, England will be desperate to bounce back, and a strong performance in the ODIs could serve as a morale booster ahead of the Champions Trophy.

The contest will also feature key individual battles, including Rohit Sharma vs. Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler vs. Kuldeep Yadav, and Joe Root vs. Arshdeep Singh. With both teams boasting world-class talent, fans can expect an exciting start to the ODI series.
Team News
India
Captain Rohit Sharma will look to lead from the front after facing recent criticism for his form. Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer are expected to bolster India's batting lineup, while the bowling attack will be spearheaded by Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.
England
Jos Buttler will be key for England, especially after showing good form in the T20Is. Joe Root's experience in Indian conditions will be crucial, while Harry Brook and Ben Duckett add depth to the batting. England's bowling unit, led by Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, will aim to challenge India's strong batting order.
Total played: 106
India win: 57
England win: 44
No result / Draw: 3 / 2
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
Nagpur's pitch is known for producing high-scoring games. The average first-innings score here stands at 288, with India holding both the highest total (354) and the highest successful chase (351). The surface is expected to be batting-friendly, and dew in the second innings could favor the chasing side. Of the nine ODIs played here, teams batting second have won six times.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for Nagpur indicates no rain interruptions. The temperature will be around 33°C at the start of the match and gradually drop into the 20s after sunset. The conditions will be warm but ideal for cricket, ensuring a full 50-over contest.
Player Stats
India vs England Complete Squads
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy.
England Squad: Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Philip Salt, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.