IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – England Tour Of India, 1st ODI

England will face India in the 1st ODI on Thursday [Source: AP]

India (IND) will lock horns with England (ENG) in the first One-Day International of the three-match series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The match will be played at 1.30 PM IST on 6th February. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

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India were phenomenal in the T20I series, as they outclassed England by 4-1. However, the ODIs will pose a different challenge altogether, with key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer returning to the team. 

On the other hand, England would be keen to make a statement following their disastrous defeat in the T20I leg. The likes of Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer are expected to play significant roles for the tourists. 

Considering it's the first ODI, both teams would like to secure a victory and have an upper hand in the series. Given that both teams have star-studded lineups, we anticipate a cracking contest at the VCA stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur. 

IND vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record

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IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather- According to AccuWeather, a sunny weather is predicted in Nagpur on Thursday afternoon. The temperature will vary between 17 to 31 degrees Celsius, offering ideal conditions for cricket. 

Pitch Report- The surface at VCA stadium in Nagpur will likely offer even pace and bounce, making it conducive for stroke play. However, there could be some turn for the spinners, while the pacers will likely focus on varying their pace to succeed at this venue. 

VCA Stadium, Nagpur - Record of Chasing Teams

The VCA stadium in Nagpur has hosted eleven ODIs. While teams setting the target have won three, the chasing sides have emerged victorious on eight occasions. These stats suggest that the track probably becomes better to bat in the second innings, and considering this record, the toss-winner might opt to field first. 

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IND vs ENG Captain and Vice-captain

IND vs ENG Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, KL Rahul
Batters: Shubman Gill, Ben Duckett, Shreyas Iyer, Joe Root
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Kuldeep Yadav

IND vs ENG Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Ben Duckett, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Liam Livingstone, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Brydon Carse

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Liam Livingstone

IND vs ENG Expert Advice

Given the expected playing conditions and the form of the players, a 2-4-2-3 or a 1-3-3-4 combination looks ideal for the game.

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Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Nagpur Pitch Report For IND vs ENG 1st ODI

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