Predicting India’s playing XI for first ODI against England

Discover India’s playing XI for the first ODI against England. Team India will lock horns against England in the first of the three-match ODI series slated to take place from February 6 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The Men in Blue have already won the five-match T20I series by 4-1. This series is a great opportunity for Rohit Sharma and his team to test their ODI prowess going into the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Skipper Rohit Sharma and former India captain Virat Kohli will return to cricketing action. The star players are currently under tremendous pressure after their below-par performance in the Ranji Trophy last month. However, they will be aiming to get back into form with the hope of winning the next ICC event. In the same vein, here is the probable playing XI for Team India ahead of their first ODI against England.

Openers: 

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with his form, but players like him just need one match to stage their comeback. The stylish right-handed batter needs to step up to give Team India a great start. Apart from him, Gill has been in great form. The 25-year-old star batter can do most of the damage against England bowlers in this game.

Batters: 

Batting legend Virat Kohli needs to mark his comeback in the ODIs. The former India skipper needs to boost the top and middle order of the game. Iyer will be looking to mark his impact in the ODIs after not getting selected for the Test and T20Is for Team India. Wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul will bat at number five, aiming to boost the middle and lower order of the game. The Karnataka batter is the game-changer and might pose a big threat to England in this game.

All-rounders: 

Hardik Pandya played this format in the 2023 ODI World Cup but was ruled out after sustaining injuries against Bangladesh at MCA in Pune. The star all-rounder was in beast form in the recently concluded T20Is and will be looking to mark his impact in 50 overs. Jadeja and Sundar will be handling the spin department and aim to boost the lower-middle order of the game at VCA in Nagpur.

Bowlers: 

Arshdeep Singh has been the go-to bowler for Rohit Sharma, and the left-arm quick will be looking to crush England’s batting lineup in this game. Shami might get his first match after his return from injury. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav has been in great form and needs to pose a threat to the Three Lions in this game.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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