IND vs ENG 1st T20I start time, live streaming: India and England are all set to lock horns in the first T20I of a five-match IND vs ENG T20I series at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday (January 22).

Suryakumar Yadav will lead a revamped Indian side, while England's experienced skipper Jos Buttler looks to guide his team to a strong start.

A major highlight of the Indian squad is the return of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, marking his comeback to international cricket after 14 months. His presence adds depth and experience to India's bowling lineup.

India's T20 regulars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant have been rested for IND vs ENG T20I series. In their absence, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy return to the squad. Dhruv Jurel joins as the second wicketkeeper alongside Sanju Samson, replacing Jitesh Sharma.

IND vs ENG 1st T20I - Eden Gardens pitch report

Kolkata's Eden Gardens, known for its batting-friendly conditions, is set to host a thrilling, high-scoring IND vs ENG 1st T20I encounter. The pitch offers consistent bounce and a quick outfield, making it ideal for batters to score runs at a quick pace. While spinners may find some assistance as the match progresses, the surface is expected to largely favor aggressive stroke play. The team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, capitalizing on the batting-friendly conditions later to confidently chase down the target.

IND vs ENG 1st T20I - IND vs ENG head-to-head record in T20Is

India and England have clashed 24 times in T20Is, with India leading the rivalry with 13 wins, while England has emerged victorious in 11 matches.

India vs England 1st T20I start time, date, live streaming, telecast details

India vs England 1st T20I is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss set for 6:30 PM IST. Fans can catch IND vs ENG 1st T20I live on Star Sports for TV coverage, while live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar app.

IND vs ENG T20I series - Squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakraborty, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper).

England: Jos Buttler (captain), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.