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India and England are set to face each other in the first T20 International of a five-match series at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on January 22, 2025. Both teams have announced their strongest possible playing elevens, with India declaring Axar Patel as the new Vice Captain.

India’s Team Selection

For the upcoming match, India’s lineup showcases a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the team, while Axar Patel takes on the role of Vice Captain. The team includes key players:

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

India holds a historical advantage over England with 13 wins out of 24 T20I matches. Significantly, India has maintained an unbeaten record in T20 series of three matches or more against England.

England’s Team Selection

England, led by their resilient squad, is ready to challenge India’s dominance. Their lineup for the first T20 includes strong players:

– Phil Salt
– Ben Duckett
– Jos Buttler
– Jacob Bethell
– Harry Brook
– Liam Livingstone

Their bowling unit, equipped to tackle India’s batting strength, comprises:

– Jofra Archer
– Mark Wood
– Adil Rashid

As the new series commences, both teams aim to gain an early advantage in what promises to be an exciting contest.

Conclusion

The stage is set for the much-anticipated India vs England T20 series opener at Eden Gardens. With a record of never losing a multi-match T20 series against England, India will look to continue their winning streak. However, England is determined to make a strong start in the series with their well-rounded side. Cricket fans are eager to witness which team will emerge victorious in the first T20 clash.

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