India vs England 5th T20I 2025 – Match Preview, Probable XI, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report
Match Details:
- Fixture: India vs England, 5th T20I
- Date: February 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match Preview:
The T20I series between India and England is set for an exciting finale at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. India has already clinched the series, but England will be eager to finish on a high and gain some momentum ahead of the upcoming ODI fixtures.
In the last game, England faltered despite a strong start, collapsing to 166 all out in 19.4 overs. Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi were standout performers, bagging three wickets each, while Varun Chakravarthy picked up two. Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh also chipped in with key wickets.
With the series secured, India might rest key players like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh, who are crucial to the ODI setup. Shivam Dube, who suffered a head injury in the previous match, may also be given a rest. Expect a few fresh faces in the Indian lineup.
Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, with true bounce and a fast outfield. The dew factor will influence teams to prefer chasing. A high-scoring contest is expected, with a par score around 180-190.
Weather Forecast:
Clear skies are expected, with temperatures around 28°C and moderate humidity—perfect conditions for cricket.
Probable Playing XIs:
India (Probable XI):
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Shivam Dube / Ramandeep Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
- Varun Chakravarthy
England (Probable XI):
- Philip Salt (wk)
- Ben Duckett
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer / Mark Wood
- Saqib Mahmood
- Adil Rashid
Key Players to Watch:
- India: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Shami
- England: Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Adil Rashid
Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Small League Team:
- Wicketkeeper: Philip Salt, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Harry Brook, Rinku Singh
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Shivam Dube (VC)
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Saqib Mahmood, Ravi Bishnoi, Adil Rashid
Grand League Team:
- Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler (C), Philip Salt
- Batters: Tilak Varma, Ben Duckett, Rinku Singh
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Washington Sundar (VC)
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Fantasy Tips:
- Back top-order batters due to favorable batting conditions.
- Include death-over specialists like Shami and Archer for key breakthroughs.
- Adil Rashid’s experience can make a difference on the Wankhede pitch.
Betting Tips:
- Toss Prediction: Teams will prefer chasing due to dew.
- Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav (India), Jos Buttler (England)
- Top Bowler: Mohammed Shami (India), Adil Rashid (England)
- Match Winner Prediction: India has the momentum, but England’s aggressive batting and Rashid’s inclusion can tilt the balance. Expect a thrilling contest.
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