Team India will face England in a crucial three-match ODI series, starting from February 6 onwards. IND vs ENG ODI series is crucial for the ‘Men in Blue’ to build momentum and fine-tune their strategies before ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Meanwhile, there are three senior players whose records against England strike fear in the opposition camp. Among them, one holds the record for taking the most wickets against England in ODIs.
“Consistent” Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma enjoys tremendous success against England in ODIs. In 20 innings against them, Rohit has scored 724 runs at an average of 48. His performance includes two centuries and four half-centuries, with his aggressive batting often wreaking havoc on English bowlers. The Indian skipper poses a major threat to the opposition.
Virat Kohli: England’s biggest ODI threat
Former India captain Virat Kohli continues to be a major menace for England in ODI cricket. As India’s highest run-scorer against England among current players, Kohli has so far scored 1,340 runs in 36 matches against them, averaging 41.87. His tally includes three centuries and nine half-centuries, making him a constant threat to England.
Ravindra Jadeja: England’s spin nightmare
If the batters aren’t enough to worry England, Ravindra Jadeja has been a thorn in their side with the ball. Jadeja holds the record for most ODI wickets by an Indian bowler against England, with 39 wickets from 26 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 4.77. Despite his recent form, Jadeja’s past performances against England give him the confidence to return to his best in IND vs ENG ODI series.
England’s tour of India 2025 – Complete Schedule
England’s tour of India in 2025 kickstarts from January 22 onwards and ends on February 12, featuring five IND vs ENG T20Is and three IND vs ENG ODIs.
IND vs ENG T20I Series Complete Schedule
1st T20I: January 22, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2nd T20I: January 25, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
3rd T20I: January 28, 2025, at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
4th T20I: January 31, 2025, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
5th T20I: February 2, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
IND vs ENG ODI Series Complete Schedule
1st ODI: February 6, 2025, at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
2nd ODI: February 9, 2025, at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
3rd ODI: February 12, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
