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The highly-anticipated five-match T20I series between India and England kicks off with a bang as Suryakumar Yadav leads India against new england coach Brendon McCullum. With both teams looking to experiment with their combinations and assess form ahead of the Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian team. On the other side, England boasts a strong and varied line-up, including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, making for an intriguing match-up. Stay updated with our live blog from correspondent Sayak Dutta at Eden Gardens.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led India cricket team will take on Jos Buttler's England in the first match of their five-game T20I series at Eden Gardens Stadium. After a dominant performance at the T20 World Cup, India will be looking to continue their winning streak, while England hopes to redeem themselves after a disappointing tour of Australia. Both teams have some key players to watch out for, including Mohammed Shami for India and young Jacob Bethell for England. With both teams having a strong track record in T20I matches, the series is sure to be a thrilling battle on the cricket field.
India ended their 2024 calendar year with a mix of successes and failures, highlighted by a T20 World Cup win and a disappointing ODI series loss. Looking ahead to 2025, India will have a packed schedule, starting with a final Test against Australia and then moving on to a limited-overs series against England. They will also prepare for the Champions Trophy, a five-match Test series against England, and a home series against South Africa. In total, India will play 18 T20Is, 9 Tests, and 12 ODIs in bilateral assignments outside of ICC and ACC tournaments.
Both the India vs Australia and New Zealand vs England Test matches had a slow start due to rainy weather conditions. The subscribers of Sportstar, the official coverage platform, were eagerly waiting to see their favorite teams in action but were disappointed as rain continued to disrupt the matches. With the possibility of a shortened game, fans are hoping to catch at least a few overs in the final session.
Lord's owner Marylebone Cricket Club faced criticism for the ticket prices for the Test between England and Sri Lanka, but the prices for the India vs England Test have been increased even further. Former England crickter David Lloyd has called the ticket prices "utterly preposterous", highlighting the danger of Test cricket becoming an "elite showpiece". The cheapest tickets for India's Test at Lord's are priced at 90 pound each with restricted views, while fans can pay up to 175 pound for unrestricted views.
During the powerplay in the fifth over, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a slow dipping off-cutter that dismissed England's big-hitting Phil Salt in the semifinal match of the T20 World Cup. Salt was visibly taken by surprise as he held his pose, possibly realizing the missed opportunity. With this crucial wicket, India regained their momentum and their fans erupted in joy once again.
With both teams eyeing a spot in the final against South Africa, India and England are set to face off in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Guyana. However, the focus has shifted to the weather and the pitch, with the spin-friendly conditions in Guyana posing a challenge for both teams. While England had the upper hand in the previous edition, India's captain Rohit Sharma believes that there is no advantage in playing on a similar wicket. Despite the possibility of rain, ICC has not allotted a reserve day for the semi-final clash, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the match.
Ahead of the India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final, Pakistan great Inzamam ul Haq accused Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh of tampering with the ball and generating reverse swing in his second spell. In response, Indian batsman Rohit Sharma dismissed Inzamam's comment, stating that it is important to have an open mind and understand the conditions of the pitch. This controversy adds to the tension and excitement leading up to the highly anticipated semi-final match between India and England.
As India and England face off in the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup, the focus shifts to the weather conditions in Guyana. With rain in the forecast, the last cut-off time for the match to start is 12:10 AM IST. The match must also have a minimum of 10 overs per side for it to be constituted.