India vs England 2025 reignited their white-ball rivalry in January-February 2025 with a high-octane five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fixtures, results, venues, and key highlights from the ongoing tour.
T20I Series: Results and Upcoming Fixtures
Current Status: India leads the series 2-1 after three matches.
Completed Matches
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 22 Jan ’25 | 1st T20I (N) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | India won by 7 wickets ENG 132 | IND 133/3 (12.5 ov) Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah (3/15) |
| Sat, 25 Jan ’25 | 2nd T20I (N) | Chennai | India won by 2 wickets ENG 165/9 | IND 166/8 (19.2 ov) Player of the Match: Rinku Singh (48* off 22) |
| Tue, 28 Jan ’25 | 3rd T20I (N) | Rajkot | England won by 26 runs ENG 171/9 | IND 145/9 (20 ov) Player of the Match: Sam Curran (4/28 & 33*) |
Upcoming T20Is
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 31 Jan ’25 | 4th T20I (N) | Pune | 6:30 PM IST | A must-win game for England to stay alive in the series. |
| Sun, 02 Feb ’25 | 5th T20I (N) | Wankhede, Mumbai | 6:30 PM IST | Potential decider if England wins the 4th T20I. |
ODI Series: Full Schedule
The T20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series, with all games day-night fixtures.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 06 Feb ’25 | 1st ODI (D/N) | Nagpur | 1:00 PM IST | Yet to begin |
| Sun, 09 Feb ’25 | 2nd ODI (D/N) | Cuttack | 1:00 PM IST | Yet to begin |
| Wed, 12 Feb ’25 | 3rd ODI (D/N) | Ahmedabad | 1:00 PM IST | Yet to begin |
Key Highlights of the T20I Series
- 1st T20I: India’s dominance at Eden Gardens! Bumrah’s fiery spell (3/15) restricted England to 132, and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 61* off 34 balls sealed the chase in 12.5 overs.
- 2nd T20I: A nail-biter in Chennai! Rinku Singh’s late blitz (48* off 22) and Arshdeep Singh’s clutch final over (defending 9 runs) gave India a 2-0 lead.
- 3rd T20I: England’s fightback! Sam Curran starred with both bat (33*) and ball (4/28) to keep the series alive.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batters | Bowlers | All-Rounders |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav | Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav | Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel |
| England | Phil Salt, Jos Buttler | Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid | Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone |
Venue Insights
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Known for high-scoring games, but England crumbled against Bumrah’s pace here.
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: A batting paradise – expect fireworks in the 5th T20I decider.
- Ahmedabad (ODI): India’s fortress – they haven’t lost an ODI here since 2023.
What’s Next?
- The 4th T20I in Pune (Jan 31) will test England’s ability to handle India’s spin trio (Kuldeep, Axar, Bishnoi).
- ODI Series: With both teams rebuilding for the 2027 World Cup, rookies like Dhruv Jurel (India) and Gus Atkinson (England) could shine.
How to Follow
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (India), Sky Sports (England), Smartcric.
- Updates: ESPN Cricinfo, BCCI/ECB social media handles.
Conclusion
The 2025 India vs. England white-ball series has already delivered thrillers, comebacks, and breakout performances. With the T20I series poised at 2-1 and the ODIs lined up, cricket fans are in for a riveting contest between two of the sport’s most aggressive teams.
Don’t Miss: The final T20I at Wankhede – a venue where totals of 200+ are chased like cakewalks! 🏏