India vs England T20: India’s first T20 international encounter against England came during the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, where power hitter Yuvraj Singh made history by dispatching Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over.
The contests between both sides have been closely matched, with India winning 13 out of 24 T20 encounters, including the most recent one at the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinals in Guyana. England has won the remaining 11 encounters.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Total Matches | India Wins | England Wins | Draw/No Result |
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24 | 13 | 11 | 0 |
Form Guide: India
India enters the series with strong momentum, having won their last two series — a 3-1 victory over South Africa away and a 3-0 triumph over Bangladesh at home. India has remained unbeaten in their T20 series since August 2023.
Last five games (Most recent result first): W-W-L-W-W
Form Guide: England
England comes off a series win against the West Indies, though they suffered a heavy semifinal loss in the T20 World Cup against the eventual champions. Their most recent T20 victory over India came in the 2022 T20 World Cup, and they’ll be looking to replicate their form from their title-winning campaign in Australia.
India’s T20 Record in Kolkata
Eden Gardens has been a happy hunting ground for India in T20 Internationals. Out of the 7 matches played here, India has won 6 and lost just 1. The lone loss came in 2011 against England, under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, when India fell short by 6 wickets. This match remains the only T20 encounter between India and England at this venue. Since then, India has won 6 consecutive T20Is in Kolkata.
Last five games at Eden Gardens: W-W-W-L-NR (No Result)
Full Match Schedule of the India vs England T20 Series
- First T20: Wednesday, January 22 at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Second T20: Saturday, January 25 at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Third T20: Tuesday, January 28 at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – SCA Stadium, Rajkot
- Fourth T20: Friday, January 31 at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – MCA Stadium, Pune
- Fifth T20: Sunday, February 2 at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
How to Watch the India vs England 1st T20I: TV Channels and Streaming Details
Live Telecast on TV:
Catch the live action of the India vs England 1st T20I on the Star Sports network in India.
Streaming Live Online:
For online streaming, tune in to Disney+ Hotstar via its app or website to watch the 1st T20I match between India and England.
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