Match Prediction for the first T20I between India and England

India and England will face off each other in the shortest format of the game after the grueling four-match Test series.

As the T20 World Cup will take place in India later in the year, the upcoming five-match T20I series will serve as a perfect practice for both teams and they will look to make crucial notes.

We have the Match Prediction that can help you in placing the right bets. We will discuss current form, head to head, stats, and players to watch out for in the upcoming match.

Current form:

India had done well in the shortest format of the game and they had also won the series against Australia by 2-1. The hosts will look to hit the ground running and they will want their young players to grab the opportunities. The Virat Kohli-led team will aim to come up with a collective effort.

England has been a limited-overs powerhouse in the recent past and they will challenge the Indian team to the limits. The visitors have some incredible hitters in their team and they also have the bowlers to back their batsmen. Thus, it will be a close contest between the two teams.

Head to Head: Total matches – 14, Won by India – 7, Won by England – 7.

Players to watch out for: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will hold the key for hosts.

Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, and Jofra Archer (if he is fully fit) will hold the key for the visitors.

Rankings: England are placed at the number one position whereas Team India occupies second place in the rankings.

Match Prediction: India will be slightly favourites in their own conditions but England has the skills to outclass the hosts.