The England cricket team is ready for a limited-overs tour of India in early 2025, featuring five Twenty20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals. The tour, scheduled from January 22 to February 12, 2025, will see matches being played across various iconic venues in India, presenting a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their white-ball strategies.
Let’s take a look at the complete schedule and head-to-head records between both teams.
Tour Schedule And Format
The tour begins with a five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. Here’s the complete schedule:
| Date | Match | Format | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | 1st T20I | T20I | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 25 | 2nd T20I | T20I | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 28 | 3rd T20I | T20I | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 31 | 4th T20I | T20I | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 2 | 5th T20I | T20I | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 6 | 1st ODI | ODI | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 9 | 2nd ODI | ODI | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 1:30 PM |
| Feb 12 | 3rd ODI | ODI | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 1:30 PM |
The scheduling appears well-thought-out, with T20Is being played under lights and ODIs following the traditional day-night format. The tour covers various regions of India, from the eastern city of Kolkata to the western metropolis of Mumbai, ensuring cricket fans across the country get to witness the action.
England vs India: Team Squads
As of now, both teams have yet to announce their squads for this tour. Performances will likely influence the squad selections in upcoming tournaments and series, as well as player fitness and workload management. Both teams are expected to announce their squads approximately two to three weeks before the tour commences.
We will update the post as soon as squads are announced for both ODI and T20I formats.
India vs England: Head-to-Head Analysis
The rivalry between India and England has a long history. Overall records for both teams are 106 match wins in all the formats. Either of the teams is one win away from leading among both. Let’s take a look at the ODI and T20I stats of both teams.
T20 International Statistics
The T20I rivalry between these two cricketing powerhouses has been closely contested over the years. Let’s look at India vs England head-to-head statistics:
| Aspect | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 24 |
| India Wins | 13 |
| England Wins | 11 |
| India Home Wins | 6 |
| England Home Wins | 5 |
Notable T20I records between the teams include:
- Highest Team Total: India (224/2 at Ahmedabad, 2021)
- Highest Individual Score: Suryakumar Yadav (117 at Nottingham, 2022)
- Best Bowling Figures: Yuzvendra Chahal (6/25 at Bengaluru, 2017)
ODI Statistics
The ODI encounters between these teams have produced some memorable cricket over the years:
| Aspect | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 107 |
| India Wins | 58 |
| England Wins | 44 |
| No Result/Tie | 5 |
| India Home Wins | 34 |
| England Home Wins | 23 |
Significant ODI records include:
- Highest Team Total: India (387/5 at Rajkot, 2008)
- Best Bowling Figures: Jasprit Bumrah (6/19 at The Oval, 2022)
- Most Individual Runs: Andrew Strauss (158 at Bengaluru, 2011)
Conclusion: England Will Tour India In 2025 For 5 T20Is And 3 ODIs
The England tour of India 2025 promises to be an exciting series that will showcase high-quality limited-overs cricket. With both nations being powerhouses in white-ball cricket, fans can expect closely fought matches filled with skill and strategy. The series holds particular significance as it provides both teams an opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses in different conditions.
The choice of venues adds another interesting dimension to the tour, with each ground offering unique playing conditions and challenges. From the spin-friendly tracks of Chennai to the pace-friendly wicket at Ahmedabad, both teams will need to adapt quickly to succeed.
For India, playing on home soil gives them a slight advantage, as evidenced by their superior head-to-head record in both formats. However, England’s recent aggressive approach to white-ball cricket makes them formidable opponents regardless of conditions.
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