India vs England ODI: Before the first ODI between India and England, the probable playing-11 of Team India has been revealed. Know who can get a chance between Jasprit Bumrah’s return, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar.
IND vs ENG Playing XI: The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and England will be played on July 14 at the Edgbaston ground in Birmingham. After the defeat in the T20 series, Team India will now look to make a great comeback by winning the ODI series. In this series, the Indian team is looking stronger with the return of experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. However, the biggest question is that who among Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar will get a chance in the playing-11 in the first ODI.
How will India’s batting order be?
Indian team The top order is considered almost certain. Captain Shubhman Gill and Rohit Sharma will open the innings. After this, Virat Kohli will bat at number 3, while Shreyas Iyer can bat at number four. Wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul will take over the responsibility of number-5. After this, all-rounder Axar Patel can be sent to number-6 as per the circumstances. At the same time, in the absence of Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy, it is almost certain that Shivam Dubey will get a place in the playing-11. Along with fast batting, Dubey can also bowl a few overs if needed.
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Bowling will become stronger with Bumrah’s return
The biggest relief for the Indian team is the return of Jasprit Bumrah. After a long time he will be seen playing in ODI cricket. Along with him, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna can handle the responsibility of fast bowling. In the conditions of England, this trio can prove to be the biggest strength of Team India.
Kuldeep or Washington, who will get the chance?
The biggest discussion of the first ODI is about Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar. If Team India plays Kuldeep, it will get an excellent spinner who can take wickets in the middle overs. At the same time, giving a chance to Washington Sundar will give extra depth to the batting. Sundar can bat up top when needed and also bowls economical spin. Now it will be interesting to see whether the team management gives priority to strong bowling or decides to take the field with long batting.
India’s probable playing-11
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna.
England’s playing-11
Jacob Bethel, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacques, Joffra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tong and Adil Rashid.
Most searched questions
1. When will the first ODI be played between India and England?
The first ODI will be played on July 14 at the Edgbaston ground in Birmingham.
2. Will Jasprit Bumrah play in the first ODI?
Yes, Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the ODI team is considered certain and there is every possibility of him playing in the first match.