The entire fanbase is fired up for an exciting July. The wait is now over. India will play England – three T20Is, and three ODIs following the one-off Test. This limited-overs series will determine the tone of both teams moving forward as we approach the T20 World Cup later this year and the Cricket World Cup the next year.
While the Indian side hasn’t played much 50-over cricket in a while, England warmed themselves up for the ODIs against the Netherlands. Watching this series will be enjoyable. Therefore, be sure not to miss the action between the two powerful squads.
T20 Series
Following the thrilling Test match, we will have a jam-packed T20 series beginning on July 7th. The India B team just won a two-match T20I series against Ireland, and the majority of the players from that team will join the main squad.
India is now rated second, with England in the first place. Because both teams have a lot of potential and are stocked with elite players who can demolish each other, comparing them based on their ranking is unfair.
Squads for the T20 Series
India’s squad for 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaekwad, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik
India’s squad for 2nd and 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik
Rohit Sharma, if fit, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and other white ball regulars to join after the first T20I.
ENGLAND TEAM: To be announced.
Schedule
| DATE | MATCH DETAILS | VENUE | TIME (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2022 | England vs India, 1st T20I | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 10:30 PM |
| July 9, 2022 | England vs India, 2nd T20I | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:00 PM |
| July 10, 2022 | England vs India, 3rd T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:00 PM |
What to Expect?
India’s bench strength demonstrates the strength of the Indian team. However, England has raised the bar with destructive batsmen such as Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy, and Jos Buttler in its lineup. This will be a fantastic opportunity for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup later this year. This is going to be an entertaining series because it features two high-quality teams. Predicting the series winner will be underestimating one team. The team that plays the best cricket will win in the end.
ODI Series
Since the T20 World Cup in 2021, India has not played many ODIs. England, on the other side, warmed up with the Netherlands series.
With Morgan’s retirement, England has named Jos Buttler as the new Whitehall captain.
The Indian team will try to play cautiously and gain momentum. Both teams will be focused on the upcoming Cricket World Cup in 2023.
England is ranked second in the One Day International rankings, while India is ranked fourth.
Squads
INDIAN TEAM: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, J Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Shami, Mohd Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
ENGLAND TEAM: To be announced.
Schedule
| DATE | MATCH DETAILS | VENUE | TIME (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2022 | England vs India, 1st ODI | Kennington Oval, London | 5:30 PM |
| July 14, 2022 | England vs India, 2nd ODI | Lord’s, London | 5:30 PM |
| July 17, 2022 | England vs India, 3rd ODI | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM |
What to Expect?
The English will be tough with the Indians. If India succeeds, they will be able to feel proud of themselves and their confidence would soar. However, it will not be an easy process. The reformed England team will have home advantage and will be the favourite in the limited-overs series. The Indian team has the capacity to defeat a strong team such as England. They’ve done it before and can do it again.
This will be a difficult and demanding tour for the Bleed Blues. However, situations like these strengthen the squad and make them capable of fighting to the last finish. Indian players will seize these opportunities to express themselves and deliver outstanding performances. This will undoubtedly be a fantastic tour for the fans. So, buckle your seatbelts and prepare to watch the Indian team take on England.
