India vs England T20 Series: Suryakumar Yadav Confirmed Indian Playing XI for 1st T20I

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: January 22, 2025
Last updated: February 12, 2025

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India vs England T20 Series: Team India is set to play their first T20 match against England tomorrow at the iconic Kolkata Cricket Stadium. Ahead of the clash, Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that there is no doubt about India’s wicketkeeper for the series. Sanju Samson is the best choice for the wicketkeeper in the first T20 and the Indian playing XI for 1st T20 is almost confirmed.

Suryakumar Yadav has already confirmed that Sanju Samson will play for India in this T20 series. Samson will open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma. Notably, Sharma has scored only 256 runs in his first ten innings. This series serves as a final opportunity for Abhishek Sharma to make a bold statement and secure his place in the team.

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Having played only 19 innings and scored 620 runs, including a highest score of 120, Tilak Varma is a must-pick for Team India. He is expected to take the crucial number three position in the batting lineup.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav will bat at number 4, followed by the experienced all-rounder Hardik Pandya at number 5. Hardik’s presence will be crucial as he brings valuable experience to this young team.

Rockstar Rinku Singh, known for his impressive record as a finisher, will take the number 6 spot in the batting order. Rinku’s ability to perform under pressure makes him a key player in the lineup.

Axar Patel, the vice-captain, will lead the spin department alongside Washington Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi, forming Team India’s trio of main spinners for the T20 series.

In the pace attack, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are set to secure their places in the playing XI against England, adding experience and firepower to the bowling lineup.