IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Stats Preview, Player Records, and Approaching Milestones
The India vs England ODI series is the last chance for both teams to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India just won the T20I series 4-1. Now, they are ready for the three-match ODI series. It starts at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Both teams want to recover from recent ODI losses. India lost 0-2 to Sri Lanka in August 2024. England faced a 1-2 defeat against West Indies in October 2024. England hasn’t won an ODI series in India since 1984. This adds extra motivation for the visitors.
This is the first ODI match between India and England since their 2023 World Cup game. In that match, India won by a strong 100 runs in Lucknow. India won the last bilateral ODI series against England 2-1 in 2022. The series ended with an exciting decider.
Both teams are finalizing their squads and strategies for the Champions Trophy. So, let’s review key player records and upcoming milestones for the first ODI.
Approaching Milestones in IND vs ENG 1st ODI
1. Virat Kohli – Needs 94 runs to reach 14,000 ODI runs.
2. Rohit Sharma – Needs 134 runs to complete 11,000 ODI runs.
3. Shreyas Iyer – Needs 79 runs to achieve 2,500 ODI runs.
4. Ravindra Jadeja – Needs 2 wickets to become the highest wicket-taker in IND vs ENG ODIs.
5. Mohammed Shami – Needs 5 wickets to complete 200 ODI wickets.
India and England are set to clash in a crucial match. Everyone will watch these star players as they aim for historic milestones.
