Mohammed Shami and Nitish Reddy Return; India’s Probable XI for 1st T20I vs England

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India is all set to face England in the opening T20I of the five-match series at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, January 22. After a successful outing against South Africa, the Men in Blue will look to carry their winning momentum into this series.

With a mix of seasoned campaigners and promising young talents, India’s lineup promises an exciting contest against a star-studded England side. Both teams are gearing up for a thrilling start to the series at one of cricket’s most iconic venues.

On that note, let’s take a look at the probable playing XI of India:

Top Order

India’s new opening pair for T20Is, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, will be tasked with providing a strong start. Samson, who will also keep wickets, was in great touch against South Africa and will look to continue his form.

Tilak Varma, batting at No. 3, will be a key player in anchoring the innings. He has the ability to shift gears when needed and has shown his brilliance for Mumbai Indians and India in the past.

Middle Order

At No. 4, skipper Suryakumar Yadav will lead the batting charge. Known for his 360-degree stroke play and ability to dominate any bowling attack, Suryakumar is India’s most dependable batter in the format.

Hardik Pandya will follow at No. 5, bringing his all-round abilities to the table. Along with providing stability in the middle order, he will also bowl four crucial overs of pace. Rinku Singh is likely to feature at No. 6, offering finishing power with his aggressive batting.

Bowling Attack

Mohammad Shami, returning to international cricket after a long injury layoff, will spearhead the pace attack. He will be supported by left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, who has been impressive in the format. Hardik Pandya is expected to play the role of the third seamer, while Nitish Kumar Reddy adds depth to the pace department.

The spin-bowling responsibilities will rest on vice-captain Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy. Axar’s consistency and Varun’s mystery spin will play a vital role in containing England’s strong batting lineup.

India’s Playing XI vs England:

Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (VC), Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy.

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