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India vs England 1st T20 Kolkata: Team India Prepares with Wet Balls to Tackle Dew Factor

Ahead of the 1st T20 match against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Team India practiced with wet balls to counter the anticipated dew factor. Suryakumar Yadav’s side is likely to include two spinners, focusing on adapting to the conditions.
 
India vs England 1st T20 Kolkata: Team India Prepares with Wet Balls to Tackle Dew Factor

India vs England 1st T20 Kolkata: As India gears up for the first T20 match against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the team is leaving no stone unturned. A key aspect of the preparation involves practicing with wet balls to counter the dew factor, which is expected to play a crucial role in the game. With conditions favoring spinners, the Indian team might include two spinners in the playing XI.

India’s Recent T20 Dominance at Home

India has been dominant in T20 cricket on home soil. Over the past six years, the team has not lost a bilateral T20 series at home. The last defeat was against Australia in February 2019. Since then, India has won 14 series and drawn two out of 16. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, Team India is determined to maintain this record and start the five-match T20 series on a high note.

India’s Probable Playing XI for 1st T20

India’s Probable Playing XI for 1st T20

The Indian team is likely to field a balanced side with a strong batting lineup and a mix of spinners and pacers. Here’s the expected lineup:

Openers: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK)

Middle Order: Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (Vice-Captain)
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
12th Man: Ravi Bishnoi or Washington Sundar
England’s Probable Playing XI for 1st T20
England, led by Jos Buttler, is also well-prepared for the series. Their lineup for the first T20 might include:

Openers: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK)

Middle Order: Jos Buttler (Captain), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone
All-rounders: Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson

Focus on Dew and Spin

The dew factor has been a hot topic of discussion ahead of the Kolkata T20. To adapt, the Indian team has practiced bowling and fielding with wet balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the importance of preparation, saying, “We are aware of the dew factor, and practicing with a wet ball helps us prepare for real match conditions.”

Key Players to Watch

India: Suryakumar Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel
England: Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone
India vs England T20 Head-to-Head Record
Out of 24 T20 matches played between the two teams:

India: Won 13 matches

England: Won 11 matches
Full Series Schedule
1st T20: January 22, Kolkata
2nd T20: January 25, Chennai
3rd T20: January 28, Rajkot
4th T20: January 31, Pune
5th T20: February 2, Mumbai
ODI Series: Begins February 6

With both teams aiming to start the series on a winning note, the Kolkata T20 promises an exciting battle. The Indian team’s wet-ball preparation highlights their focus on adapting to conditions and maintaining their strong home record.

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