IPL 2024:
India vs. England T20 Series January 2025
The India vs. England T20 series in January 2025 has been an exciting spectacle, with both teams demonstrating their strength and resilience. Here's a breakdown of the series so far:
1st T20I Kolkata (January 22, 2025)
India began the series with a dominant performance at Eden Gardens. England, batting first, struggled against India's disciplined bowling attack, managing to post a modest total. India, in response, chased down the target comfortably, securing a seven-wicket victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
2nd T20I Chennai (January 25, 2025)
The action then moved to M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, where fans were treated to a thrilling encounter. England set a more competitive total this time, but India’s batting lineup held its ground. Despite some challenges, India managed to clinch the match by two wickets, with crucial contributions from the middle order, extending their series lead to 2-0.
3rd T20I Rajkot (January 28, 2025)
With their backs against the wall, England delivered a spirited performance in Rajkot. Batting first, they posted a challenging total of 171, with Ben Duckett scoring 51 and Liam Livingstone adding 43. India's Varun Chakravarthy was the standout bowler, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul for 24 runs. In reply, India's batting lineup faltered, managing only 145-9, as England's bowlers, led by Adil Rashid and Jamie Overton, secured a 26-run victory. This win kept the series alive at 2-1 in India's favor.
Upcoming Matches
The series now moves to Pune for the fourth T20I, where England will aim to level the series, while India will look to seal the win and clinch the series. With more high-octane action expected, fans are eagerly anticipating what's to come in the remaining games.
So far, this series has been packed with exciting cricket, featuring individual brilliance and fantastic team efforts. As the competition intensifies, we can expect more thrilling moments in the upcoming matches.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Analysis – India vs England 4th T20I (Pune, January 31, 2025)
Dream11 Fantasy Team Analysis India vs England 4th T20I (Pune, January 31, 2025)
Match Details
- Match: India vs England, 4th T20I
- Date: January 31, 2025
- Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
Pitch Report & Conditions
The Pune pitch is known for being batting-friendly but offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses.
The average first-innings score here in T20Is is around 170-180 runs.
Pacers get some movement early on, while spinners dominate in the middle overs.
Key Player Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers:
- Jos Buttler (ENG) A dangerous opener, capable of big scores if he gets going.
- Jitesh Sharma (IND) If he plays, his aggressive batting at the death makes him a good differential pick.
Batters:
- Virat Kohli (IND) A reliable player in high-pressure matches.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND) Explosive at the top, has been in good form.
- Ben Duckett (ENG) Played a crucial knock in the last game, good against spin.
- Liam Livingstone (ENG) Hard-hitting batsman, can bowl off-spin/leg-spin as well.
All-rounders:
- Hardik Pandya (IND) (C) A must-have. Contributes with both bat and ball.
- Moeen Ali (ENG) Can exploit spin-friendly conditions and finish games with the bat.
Bowlers:
- Adil Rashid (ENG) (VC) England’s trump card in the middle overs, took crucial wickets in the last match.
- Varun Chakravarthy (IND) Took 5 wickets in Rajkot and will be a key player in Pune.
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) Always a threat, especially in the death overs.
- Reece Topley (ENG) Left-arm pacer who can swing the ball early on.
Dream11 Team Combination (Small League & Grand League)
Small League (Safe Team)
- WK: Jos Buttler
- BAT: Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett
- ALL: Hardik Pandya (C), Moeen Ali
- BOWL: Adil Rashid (VC), Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley
Grand League (Risky Team with Differential Picks)
- WK: Jitesh Sharma, Jos Buttler
- BAT: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett
- ALL: Hardik Pandya (C), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
- BOWL: Adil Rashid (VC), Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
Captain & Vice Captain Choices
Safe Picks (for Small Leagues)
- Hardik Pandya (C) All-round ability makes him a top choice.
- Adil Rashid (VC) In form and can be the game-changer.
Risky Picks (for Grand Leagues)
- Jos Buttler (C) If he gets set, he can win the match single-handedly.
- Liam Livingstone (VC) Big-hitter, bowls useful overs too.
Final Tips for Fantasy Players
- Pick top-order batsmen from both teams, as Pune is a batting-friendly pitch.
- Include at least two spinners (Varun Chakravarthy, Adil Rashid) since the pitch will offer turn.
- All-rounders like Pandya & Moeen Ali are must-haves for points in multiple departments.
- Captain choices should ideally be players who contribute in both batting and bowling.
This game is expected to be a close contest, and your Dream11 team should be balanced with in-form players. Good luck with your fantasy team!
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