India vs England: After a stunning victory against England by 4-1 in the 5-match T20I series, the action shifts to the ODI format, which is the last white-ball assignment for Team India before the Champions Trophy 2025.
The 3-match ODI series witnesses the return of star cricketers such as Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravindra Jadeja. At the same time, fans expect Yashasvi Jaiswal to mark a memorable debut in the 50-over format against England.
However, India has played only 3 ODI matches ever since Gautam Gambhir became the team’s head coach but hasn’t won any of them. Unfortunately, the men-in-blue faced their first ODI series loss to Sri Lanka in 28 years.
On the other side, England will aim to bounce back after a T20I series loss. Also, this would be their first clash against the Indians in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup.
After a disastrous outing in Australia, the complete focus will be on Ro-Ko (Rohit and Kohli), as the entire cricket world hopes for the two heavyweights of the Indian cricket team to return to their best form.
The first ODI match between India and England is set to kickstart within a few hours. Let us dive deeper into this preview to find out interesting details such as the head-to-head stats, weather and pitch conditions, and possible playing XI combinations so that you can predict the winner in advance.
Most importantly, you need to know the date, timings, live-streaming, and telecast details to enjoy the live-action of the match between the two powerhouses of ODI cricket.
Match Details of India vs England 1st ODI 2025
| Series | England Tour of India (3-match ODI series) 2025 |
| Match Number | ODI no. 4825 |
| ODI Match | 1st out of 3rd ODI |
| Date | February 06 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Seating Capacity | 45,000 |
| Timings | 01:30 pm IST / 08 am GMT |
| Session Timings | Start: 01:30 pm |
| First Session: 01:30 pm to 05 pm | |
| Break: 05 pm to 05:30 pm | |
| Second Session: 05:30 pm to 09 pm |
India vs England Head-to-Head Stats in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
Out of 107 ODIs played, India has been dominant in the 50-over format at home when compared to England and the stats are tabulated below:
| Total ODIs played between India and England | 107 |
| Matches won by India in ODIs | 58 |
| Matches won by England in ODIs | 44 |
| Tied Result | 2 |
| No Result Matches | 3 |
| Matches won at Home | India:34 and England: 23 |
| Matches won Away | India:18 and England: 17 |
| Winnings at Neutral Venue for India and England | India: 6 and England: 4 |
| Highest Total | India: 387-5 (50 overs) in 2008 |
| Lowest Total | England: 110 all-out in (25.2 overs) in 2022 |
| Highest Individual Score | Andrew Strauss (England): 158 Runs out of 145 Balls (18 Fours and 1 Six) in 2011 World Cup |
| Best Bowling Figures | Jasprit Bumrah (India): 6-19 in 7.2 overs |
Weather Conditions in Nagpur During India vs England 1st ODI 2025
| Temperature | 31 °C to 34 °C |
| Wind Speed | 11 km /hr |
| Cloud Cover | 9% |
| Chances of Thunderstorms | 0% |
| Probability of Rainfall | 3% |
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Conditions and Average Score
The batting-friendly pitch conditions make it easier for batters to accumulate runs, especially with the new ball. However, the bowlers delivering low bouncers will benefit from the old ball in the middle and death overs.
As the pitch starts to crack, spinners might play a crucial role in the second innings. At the same time, the chasing teams have triumphed several times and the stats at this venue are listed below in tabular form:
| Overall ODIs Played | 11 |
| Teams won Batting First | 3 |
| Teams won Batting Second | 8 |
| Average 1st Innings Total | 260 |
| Average 2nd Innings Total | 236 |
| Highest Total | India: 354-7 (50 overs) vs Australia in 2009 |
| Lowest Total | India Women: 113 all-out in 37.2 overs vs England Women in 2018 |
| Highest Successful Run Chase by any Team | India: 351-4 in 49.3 overs vs Australia in 2013 |
| Lowest Total Defended | India: 250 all-out in 48.2 overs vs Australia in 2019 |
Toss Winning Captain’s Decision
The toss-winning captain would be tempted to bowl first as the batters would enjoy chasing high targets comfortably under the lights. You can expect both teams to score a 300+ total.
What Could the Preferable Playing XI Combination for India vs England 1st ODI 2025?
Based on the expert’s opinion, the following could be the expected playing XI for India and England for the 1st ODI match:
India’s Predicted Playing XI for 1st ODI Match:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Rohit Sharma (Captain) | Batter |
| 2. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| 3. | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 4. | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 5. | Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper- Batter |
| 6. | Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| 7. | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 8. | Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| 9. | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| 10. | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 11. | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
England’s Predicted Playing XI for 1st ODI Match:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper- Batter |
| 2. | Ben Duckett | Batter |
| 3. | Joe Root | Batter |
| 4. | Jos Buttler (Captain) | Batter |
| 5. | Harry Brook | Batter |
| 6. | Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| 7. | Jacob Bethell | All-rounder |
| 8. | Brydon Carse | Bowler |
| 9. | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| 10. | Adil Rashid | Bowler |
| 11. | Mark Wood | Bowler |
Live Streaming and Telecast Details for India vs England 1st ODI Match
| Source | Viewers in India | Viewers in UK |
| Live Streaming | Disney+Hotstar (App and its Official Website) | Sports 18 and Star Sports Network |
| TV Channels | Discovery+ App | TNT Sports Network |
Winner of India vs England 1st ODI 2025 Match: Overall Prediction
India and England with a powerful batting line-up have equal chances of winning the first ODI match. Ultimately, the team that features a balanced playing XI combination and exhibits their intent to chase down high targets under pressure is certain to triumph in the forthcoming contest.