IND vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's 5th T20I Between India And England?

IND vs ENG Match Prediction [Source: @BCCI, @englandcricket/x.com]

India and England are all set to lock horns in the fifth T20I on Sunday, February 2 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With both teams filled with talented players, the IND vs ENG 5th T20I promises to be a cracking clash.

India

India started the series with a bang as they won the first two T20Is. But then, they hit a bit of a rough patch in the third match, losing to England by 26 runs. However, the Men in Blue bounced back in the IND vs ENG 4th T20I in Pune with a solid 15-run win that clinched the series. 

Batting first, the Indian batsmen got off to an absymal start with Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav not firing as expected. However, Abhishek Sharma (29) and Rinku Singh (30) chipped in with useful knocks. The real fireworks came from Shivam Dube (53 off 34) and Hardik Pandya (53 off 30), who steered the chase to a healthy 181/9. 

With the ball, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakravarthy put in a scintillating display to bowl England out for 166. India will now look to wrap up the series 4-1 and keep the winning momentum going.

England

On the other hand, England have been mediocre in the series so far. They started strong by bowling first in the last match and reduced India to 12/3, thanks to Saqib Mahmood who picked up three early wickets. But their bowlers lost steam, allowing the Indian batsmen to stitch some neat partnerships.

When England batted, RCB's newest recruit, Phil Salt once again couldn’t quite find his rhythm, scoring a mere 23 off 21 balls. Ben Duckett chipped in with a quickfire 39 off 19, but captain Jos Buttler had a rare off-day, getting out for just 2. 

Harry Brook showed some fight with 51 off 26 but Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell couldn’t fire in time as the visitors fell short by 15 runs. Now, England will look to salvage their pride and secure a win in the last match of the IND vs ENG T20I series.

IND vs ENG Head-To-Head Record In T20Is

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How Will The Wankhede Pitch Behave?

The Wankhede pitch report states that it is going be a batting track. The surface here has a knack for rewarding big hits and sees plenty of runs on the board. However, the Wankhede pitch also offers good bounce, which the bowlers can use to their advantage. 

With short boundaries at the Wankhede Stadium, the batsmen will be itching to hit big but the bowlers will be ready to make the most of that extra bounce to keep the big hitters in check. 

The average score batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in eight T20Is is 191. With three wins for the team batting first and five wins for the chasers, expect the captain who wins the toss in the IND vs ENG 5th T20I to field first and try to put the brakes on the scoring.

Players To Watch Out For In IND vs ENG 5th T20I

India

Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma has been on fire for India. With 389 runs in the last 8 matches at a staggering average of 97.25 and a strike rate of 171.36, he has been a nightmare for bowlers. His ability to accelerate the innings and play match-winning knocks makes him a key player.

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson has been a powerhouse in India's batting lineup. He has smashed 372 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 185.07, making him one of the most explosive batters in the tournament. Despite failing in the series so far, if he gets going, he can single-handedly take the game away.

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy has been India's trump card with the ball. With 26 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy of just 7.33, he has been almost unplayable. His variations and accuracy make him a constant wicket-taking threat.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh has been India's strike bowler. He has taken 13 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 8.41. His ability to nail yorkers at the death makes him a crucial asset.

England

Jos Buttler

Captain Jos Buttler is England’s go-to man in crunch situations. With 264 runs in the last 9 matches at an average of 33 and a strike rate of 152.6, he knows how to handle pressure. His ability to switch gears quickly makes him a major threat.

Phil Salt

Phil Salt is another England batter who can do serious damage. He has scored 233 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 150.32, providing quick starts at the top. If he fires, England can post a massive total.

Saqib Mahmood

Saqib Mahmood has been England’s best bowler in recent games. He has snagged 12 wickets in just 6 matches at a strike rate of 11, which makes him a serious weapon in England’s attack.

Jamie Overton

Jamie Overton has been a reliable performer with the ball. With 10 wickets in 7 matches and an economy of 6.97, he has been able to keep things tight while striking at regular intervals.

Today's Match Prediction: IND vs ENG 5th T20I

Predicted Top Performers

India – Tilak Varma, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
England – Jos Buttler, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton

IND vs ENG 5th T20I: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 190-210
Predicted second innings score: 195-215

Predicted Result: The team bowling first will likely have an edge in this match.

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