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India vs England 1st T20 Predictions & Tips - India to take early series lead against England

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Last updated: 21 Jan 2025
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  • India backed to win with Samson to score runs
  • India's key players Sanju Samson and Mohammed Shami are crucial.
  • England relies on Jos Buttler's leadership and Bethell's recent form.
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India vs England Predictions


Neither side is at full strength for this series but they still both have world class players on display. India are tough to beat anywhere, but at home with the strength of their batting lineup, it would take something special from the visitors.
  • India vs England Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • India Form
  • India Injuries & Team News
  • England Form
  • England Injuries & Team News

  • India have won 3 of their last 4 T20I matches.
  • India are the T20 world champions.
  • India have won 3 of their last 5 T20I matches against England.
  • India’s Sanju Samson scored 100+ runs in his last T20I innings.
  • England won their last T20I series against West Indies.
  • England’s Jacob Bethell scored 62* in his last T20I match.

Head to Head


India have won three of their last five T20I matches against England. The last time they met was in June 2024, a match India won by 68 runs.

India Form


India are the T20I world champions after winning the formats World Cup in 2024. They showcased their quality in their last T20I series away to South Africa where they won the four-match series 3-1.

In the three matches India won, they scored 200+ runs on all three occasions. The series culminated with India scoring a massive 283-1 in 20 overs.

Sanju Samson scored 109* off 56 deliveries while Tilak Varma smashed his way to 120* off 47 balls. Thereafter, India held the hosts to 148 runs to win by a massive 135-run margin.

India Injuries & Team News


India didn’t feature their strongest side in that series win over South Africa, but the top performers have all retained their places. Mohammed Shami’s return to the T20 side is one to keep an eye on.

England Form


England won their last T20I series 3-1 against West Indies away from home. That series was played in November 2024.

After winning the first three matches, England lost the fourth game while the fifth fixture was abandoned after the first five overs of the match due to inclement weather.

In their defeat during the fourth T20I, England scored 218 runs batting first. Phil Salt scored 55 runs while Jacob Bethell top scored with 62* of 32 balls.

England Injuries & Team News


Jos Buttler captains the side while Jofra Archer is also back in the mix. Jacob Bethell, returning from participating in the Big Bash League, will be looking to secure a permanent spot in the T20 side.

Verdict

India are set to win with Sanju Samson backed in the run scoring markets. For England, Jacob Bethell is tipped after some good BBL scores recently.

Best Bet1: India Win Result @8/11 at Betgoodwin - 5 Units
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Best Bet3: Jacob Bethell Best England Batsman @3/1 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
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