IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Kohli Out, Jaiswal & Rana Debut
India and England have kicked off the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat first. However, a major setback for India emerged before the match as Virat Kohli was ruled out due to a knee injury.
his absence, India handed ODI debuts to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana. Jaiswal got his cap from Gautam Gambhir. Then, Mohammed Shami gave it to Rana.
IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Playing XIs
England Playing XI:
- Ben Duckett
- Philip Salt (WK)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Saqib Mahmood
India Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Pitch Report
Deep Dasgupta’s Analysis:
- The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium hasn’t seen a high-scoring ODI since 2019.
- Dimensions: 69m on the right, 68m on the left, 75m straight.
- Red soil pitch, known for being rock hard with some cracks, but not concerning for batters.
Graeme Swann’s Insights:
- The surface is ideal for batting, with a little grass cover but solid bounce.
- England would prefer pace-friendly conditions, but the wicket appears balanced.
- A light breeze could favor spinners, helping them control flight and turn.
- Senior spinners might bowl with the wind at their back, forcing batters to play into the breeze.
Dew Factor Consideration:
- Teams prefer to bat first at this venue due to potential dew later in the evening.
With Virat Kohli out, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana bring fresh energy to India’s lineup. England, having won the toss, will aim to capitalize on batting first. The Nagpur pitch looks exciting. It offers a good challenge for both batters and bowlers.
