India vs England – T20 collection: Match schedule, squads, head-to-head, information – INA NEWS

World champions India host England in a five-match T20 collection as they start preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 with one eye on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

India’s successful streak within the shortest format of the sport has seen them wrap up each bilateral T20 collection since August 2023 and captain  Suryakumar Yadav will look to construct on his new-look workforce’s success earlier than their co-hosted T20 World Cup in February 2026.

The hosts have hinted at taking a “versatile” method within the upcoming collection, with newly appointed vice-captain Axar Patel saying his workforce shall be open to the concept of experimenting with a floating batting line-up.

“The openers are fastened, however everybody from numbers three to seven have been informed that they will come into bat anytime, in any state of affairs,” Patel stated in his pre-series feedback on Monday.

“Our center order will come to bat relying on the match state of affairs, what sort of bowlers are bowling on the time, which match-up works nicely. We now have spoken about how we will all be floaters.”

Patel stated India are conscious of the brief hole between the 2 T20 World Cups they usually need to carry their successful streak to the following version.

“Momentum is a giant factor as a result of if you happen to begin nicely, you possibly can carry it. We completed 2024 nicely so we need to carry the momentum into this collection too.

“However we’ve mentioned that the previous is previous; nevertheless, we need to transfer forward with the positives we gained from there. We now have taken ahead the factors that introduced us success.”

In the meantime, England’s type within the T20 format has taken a dip since their look within the semifinal of the final World Cup in June.

Jos Buttler’s aspect will hope the presence of younger all-rounder Jacob Bethell, in addition to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will present an additional punch to their batting line-up.

The collection marks England’s first limited-overs tour beneath Brendon McCullum, beforehand in cost solely of the Take a look at aspect.

“I’m determined for us to play a extremely watchable model of cricket,” McCullum informed reporters. “With the expertise now we have, there’s no cause we will’t.”

McCullum stated Buttler, who will solely play as a batter and never maintain wicket on the tour, will depart a long-lasting legacy as England’s white-ball chief.

“He’s in a extremely good house, he’s excited concerning the workforce we’ve acquired, and excited concerning the alternative that sits in entrance of us,” the previous New Zealand skipper stated.

Right here’s all it is advisable know concerning the upcoming T20 collection:

What’s the complete match schedule of the India vs England T20 collection?

• 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

India vs England: T20 head-to-head file

India’s first T20 worldwide encounter in opposition to England got here on the inaugural version of the T20 World Cup, in 2007, when energy hitter Yuvraj Singh dispatched Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over.

The contests between each side have been intently matched, with India successful 13 of their 24 matches within the shortest format, together with the final one on the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Guyana.

England have overwhelmed India within the remaining 11 T20 video games.

Type information: India

The world champions go into the collection on the again of a 3-1 away win in South Africa and a 3-0 trouncing of Bangladesh at residence. India haven’t misplaced a T20 collection since August 2023.

Final 5 video games (Most up-to-date outcome first): W-W-L-W-W

Type information: England

England received their final bilateral T20 collection, in opposition to West Indies, however ended the T20 World Cup with a thumping semifinal loss in opposition to the eventual champions.

England’s final T20 win over India got here on the T20 World Cup in 2022 and Buttler’s aspect will look to emulate their triumphant type that noticed them clinch the title in Australia.

Final 5 video games: W-W-W-L-NR (no outcome)

Crew information: India

Wicketkeeper and opening batter Sanju Samson has cemented his place in India’s T20 line-up after his highly effective performances in the course of the collection in opposition to South Africa.

This collection will see seasoned tempo bowler Mohammad Shami make his return after a protracted harm layoff, whereas all-rounder Washington Sunder will even return after the Take a look at tour of Australia.

Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)

Crew information: England

England’s T20 squad has been settled over the previous few collection however the two-time champions will look to offer an prolonged run to the likes of Bethell, Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith earlier than the ODI collection and the Champions Trophy.

Squad: 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 Wooden.

The way to comply with and stream India vs England?

Al Jazeera will present full photograph and textual content protection of the T20 collection, together with pre-match build-up, full commentary stream and post-match speaking factors.

How can I purchase tickets for the India vs England T20 matches?

Tickets for the collection are being bought at a number of on-line platforms.