The much-awaited series and India’s major ODI game before the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 6 in Nagpur, with both teams honing their skills for the upcoming ICC tournament. After dominating the T20I series with a 4-1 win, India will be looking forward to carrying their momentum into the ODIs as well.
Nagpur will host its first international match since the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 opening test.
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report: IND vs ENG 1st ODI Match Pitch Report 2025
Although Nagpur’s stadium is traditionally a spin-friendly wicket, when it comes to white-ball cricket, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur is known for producing flat high-scoring wickets ideal for stroke play. The pitch here is favorable for batters, because of the grassless flat surface that makes it challenging for pacers to trouble batters in the early phase of an inning. However, spinners always have something to bowl at this venue due to the spin-friendly conditions.
The pacers might need to use variations like slower balls and cutters to give tough challenges to the batters. As the game moves on, spinners can obtain a stronghold with turn and bounce from the surface.
Notably, the team batting first will have the advantage of the pitch to score high runs as the pitch tends to crack down with the progress of the game; thus, the toss will be crucial for calculated supremacy throughout the game.
Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Match Weather Report
The weather forecast for the match opening day indicated no rain, ensuring a full 100 overs game. With the lowest temperature of 18°C and a peak of 32°C, the matchday in Nagpur is expected to be a mildly hot day. Those attending the match should prepare for a warm but enjoyable day of cricket.
India vs England Head-to-Head ODI Record in Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
India and England have played an ODI match in Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, which India won by 3 wickets.
| Total Matches | 1 |
| England Won | 0 |
| India Won | 1 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
IND vs ENG 1st ODI Match– Probable Playing XI
India Probable Playing XI for 1st ODI vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
England Probable Playing XI For 1st ODI vs India: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Where to Watch IND vs ENG 1st ODI Match?
The Star Sports Sports18 Network will broadcast the 1st ODI Match between India and England in India, and Disney Plus Hotstar will stream the match live.
