The cricketing stage is set for an electrifying clash as England Men travel to India this January for a highly anticipated white-ball series. Starting January 22, the tour features five IT20s and three ODIs, marking the first white-ball series between the two cricketing giants since their thrilling three-match T20 encounter in 2022. Back then, India edged out England 2-1. Now, under the dynamic leadership of Head Coach Brendon McCullum, England will aim to deliver a statement ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in February.
Ones to watch
England’s tour squads are brimming with talent, with a balanced mix of experienced players and exciting young stars. Jos Buttler leads both the IT20 and ODI squads, including the explosive Harry Brook and the bowling duo of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who are returning from Injury.
In the ODI setup, Joe Root makes a welcome return, bringing his world-class consistency to the 50-over format for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. One player to watch in the IT20s is Rehan Ahmed, the young Leicestershire leg-spinner, who is only selected in the T20 squad and continues to impress with his versatility and skill. While Ben Stokes remains sidelined due to injury, England’s depth ensures they remain formidable.
How the squads shape up
England Men’s ODI Squad – India Tour & ICC Men’s Champions Trophy
Jos Buttler (Captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
England Men’s IT20 Squad – India Tour
Jos Buttler (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
Barmy Army prediction
The series will be closely fought, and India will be extremely confident going into the series with a home advantage. However, with England’s strength in depth and key players back in the fold, we predict wins in both the T20 and ODI series: 4-1 and 2-1, respectively.
How to Watch India v England
The entire India vs England white-ball series will be live on TNT Sports and Discovery+. All times in GMT:
- 1st T20: Eden Gardens, Kolkata – Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 pm
- 2nd T20: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – Saturday, January 25 at 1:30 pm
- 3rd T20: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot – Tuesday, January 28 at 1:30 pm
- 4th T20: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune – Friday, January 31 at 1:30 pm
- 5th T20: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 pm
- 1st ODI: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur – Thursday, February 6 at 8.00 am
- 2nd ODI: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack – Sunday, February 9 at 8.00 am
- 3rd ODI: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – Wednesday, February 12 at 8.00 am
TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms. It offers four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.
TNT Sports’ streaming home in the UK is Discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport, and entertainment in one destination. You can also watch TNT Sports on BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
Looking ahead to summer cricket in the UK
While the Barmy Army isn’t running official tours to India this year, fans needn’t worry – you can still catch England’s white-ball heroes in action back home this summer. Whether it’s thrilling IT20 & ODI clashes against West Indies and South Africa, The Barmy Army will be in full voice at venues across the UK. With limited availability, now is the perfect time to secure your tickets.
