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he much-awaited India vs England 1st T20I at Eden Gardens is set to be a high-scoring match, with conditions favoring batters. Indian spinner R Ashwin, speaking on his Hindi YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat,” predicted a run-fest due to the venue's small boundaries, batting-friendly pitch, and the dew factor.
Dew Factor and Weather Conditions
The match is expected to face heavy dew in the evening, which will make gripping the ball difficult for bowlers. India's team has been practising with wet balls to prepare. AccuWeather forecasts ideal cricketing conditions with no rain, clear skies, and temperatures dropping from 28°C in the day to a comfortable 16°C at night.
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch traditionally offers good bounce and pace, benefiting batters. With small boundaries, the venue is a paradise for power hitters. Last year, during the IPL, Punjab Kings chased down 266 runs here, showcasing the pitch's batting-friendly nature. Fans can expect another high-scoring encounter.
Team Updates and Predictions
India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, who is likely to bat aggressively on a flat track. The predicted Indian XI includes young talents like Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. England, led by Jos Buttler, boasts a strong lineup with big hitters like Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt.
India Predicted XI:
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
England Predicted XI:
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Ben Duckett
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Overton
- Gus Atkinson
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Key Players to Watch
Suryakumar Yadav and Jos Buttler are expected to lead their teams with aggressive batting. Both captains will aim to capitalize on the conditions by batting first if they win the toss.
Fans eagerly await this clash at Eden Gardens, which promises to be an entertaining start to the series with plenty of runs and power-packed performances.
