Match Details
- Fixture: India vs England, 5th T20I, England tour of India 2025
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date & Time: Sunday, February 2, 7:00 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (App & Website)
Team Overview
India:
India has already sealed the series, leading 3-1 after a commanding 15-run win in the fourth T20I. With the series secured, the Men in Blue may experiment with their lineup, providing opportunities to young talents like Dhruv Jurel and Ramandeep Singh. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will look to continue his aggressive approach, while Hardik Pandya remains a crucial player with both bat and ball.
England:
After suffering a series defeat, England will aim to salvage pride and gain momentum before the upcoming ODI series. Jos Buttler and his team will be keen on fine-tuning their performance, particularly in the batting department, where inconsistency has hurt them. The visitors will expect more from their experienced players, including Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone.
Key Players to Watch
India:
- Hardik Pandya: The experienced all-rounder has been in fine form, scoring 40 and 53 in the last two matches.
- Varun Chakravarthy: The mystery spinner has been a standout performer, taking 12 wickets in four games at a remarkable average of 9.42.
- Suryakumar Yadav: The Indian captain remains a vital asset with his unorthodox strokeplay and aggressive mindset.
England:
- Jos Buttler: The England skipper is capable of single-handedly turning the game with his explosive batting.
- Phil Salt: The wicketkeeper-batter has shown glimpses of brilliance at the top order.
- Jofra Archer: Making a comeback, the pacer will be key in restricting India’s aggressive batters.
Head-To-Head Record
- Matches Played: 28
- India Wins: 16
- England Wins: 12
- No Result: 0
- First-ever Fixture: September 19, 2007
- Most-recent Fixture: January 31, 2025
Probable Playing XI
India:
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy.
England:
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid.
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Live Streaming
India:
- TV Channel: Sony Pictures Network (Specific channel to be announced)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Pakistan:
- TV Channel: Asports
- Live Streaming: Tamasha App, Tapmad
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, with an average first-innings score of 191 in T20Is. The pitch offers good bounce, and pacers could find early swing under lights. However, batters who get set can capitalize and post a big total. Historically, chasing teams have won five out of eight games here, making the toss crucial.
Probable Scenarios
- If India bats first: Expect an aggressive start with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma taking on England’s bowlers. A total of 180+ could be a challenging target.
- If England bats first: Buttler and Salt will need to set the tone early. Anything below 170 might not be enough against India’s strong batting unit.
- Bowling Impact: If Varun Chakravarthy finds his rhythm again, England batters could struggle against his variations.
Match Prediction
With India in strong form and playing at home, they start as favorites to win the final T20I. However, England’s desperation for a win could make this a tightly contested match. Expect an exciting high-scoring encounter at Wankhede Stadium.
