The stage is set for an exciting clash between India and England in the 4th T20I of the ongoing series, scheduled for January 31 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. England’s victory in the 3rd T20I has kept the series alive, making this match critical for both teams.
Despite their recent defeat, India will try to recover and win the series at Pune. Meanwhile, England will capitalize on the momentum gained from their win in Rajkot. In the 3rd T20I, India faced a 26-run defeat against England while chasing a target of 172 runs. They struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets frequently, with Hardik Pandya leading the score with 40 runs.
Earlier in the match, Varun Chakravarthy delivered a phenomenal performance, taking five wickets, helping India to restrict England to 171 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Ben Duckett was the top scorer for England with 51 runs, followed by Liam Livingstone’s valuable 43 runs off 24 balls.
England faced some challenges in their innings, losing seven wickets within seven overs as Chakravarthy dominated the bowling attack. Pacer Mohammed Shami, returning to international cricket after 14 months, could not take any wickets.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report: IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Pitch Report 2025
The Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium pitch in Pune is often regarded as a haven for batsmen, offering an ideal surface for scoring runs with ease. Constructed from rich black soil, the stadium presents a unique challenge for bowlers, especially pacers. The black soil contributes to a slightly low bounce, providing spinners with the perfect conditions to extract considerable turn and grip from the surface.
India vs England Head-to-Head T20I Record in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
India and England played a T20I match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on 20th December 2012, where India won by 5 wickets. This is the second time both teams will encounter each other in the stadium.
| Total Matches | 1 |
| England Won | 0 |
| India Won | 1 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match – Probable Playing XI
India Probable Playing XI for 4th T20I vs England: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
England Likely Playing XI For 4th T20I vs India: Jos Buttler (c), Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Where to Watch IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match?
The 4th T20I match between India and England in India will be broadcast on Star Sports Network, while Disney Plus Hotstar will stream the game live.
