India vs England ODI Series 2025: Full Squads, Key Changes, Match Schedule, and Where to Watch
Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the India vs England ODI series 2025, which is scheduled to start on February 6, 2025. Both teams are looking to fine-tune their squads ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, and this three-match ODI series promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the world's top cricketing nations.
India's Recent Form and Key Players to Watch
Team India comes into the ODI series after an impressive performance in the T20I series against England, where they dominated with both bat and ball. The team has been in great form in the 50-over format, recently securing series wins against South Africa and Australia. Rohit Sharma, leading from the front, has been in sublime touch, while Virat Kohli, with his consistent performances, remains the backbone of India's batting lineup.
India's bowling line-up has also been as lethal, with the pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj being a handful for any batsman. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are going to play a vital role in controlling the middle overs in the spin department. Shubman Gill has been phenomenal at the top of the order, and all-round Hardik Pandya is going to be important.
Recent Performances and Key Players for England
England, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back after a disappointing T20I series loss to India. The team has struggled against spin in subcontinental conditions, something they will need to overcome in the ODIs. However, they have a powerful lineup led by Jos Buttler, who will be instrumental in guiding the team.
Joe Root's return will be a massive advantage for England as his experience in the middle order can play a game-changer role. The leadership of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood will be at the core of England's pace attack, whereas Adil Rashid is going to be their main spinner. The top order is expected to get stabilization support from Harry Brook and Ben Duckett, while all-rounders like Liam Livingstone will play a significant role.
India vs England ODI Series 2025: Full Schedule
The three-match ODI series will be held at three separate Indian venues: 1st ODI - 6 Feb | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur 2nd ODI - 9 Feb | Eden Gardens, Kolkata 3rd ODI - 12 Feb | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai All games will be scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST. Indian ODI Team and Key Differences
India has selected nearly the same core squad, but has added the most important player. The mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been given a place in the team, who did well in the T20I series. The selectors have also backed some of the young bloods like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan, though some of the veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul remain the backbone of the batting order.
India's Full Squad:
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Key Changes:Varun Chakravarthy included – The mystery spinner makes his ODI debut. Strong pace attack – Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj form a deadly trio. Shubman Gill as vice-captain – A sign of India's long-term plans.
ODI Squad of England and Major Squad Changes
Notable squad changes have been observed in the current England side; Joe Root, for example has returned to make the batting even stronger. At the same time, England is badly deprived due to a hamstring injury which disallowed Ben Stokes from being with the side. England will struggle with India's slow bowling in this case.
England's Complete Squad
Jos Buttler-Captain
Ben Duckett
Harry Brook
Joe Root
All-Rounders: Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone
Wicketkeepers: Jamie Smith, Phil Salt
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Saqib Mahmood
Key Changes: Joe Root's return – Strengthens the middle order. Ben Stokes ruled out – A major blow to England's balance. Strong pace attack – Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Reece Topley to lead.
Where to Watch India vs England ODI Series 2025
The matches will be telecast live on several platforms:
India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Now TV
United States: Willow TV
Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Live streaming will be available on respective OTT platforms in every region.
Absence of jasprit Bumrah in this series 
India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England due to a back injury. There was hope for his participation, with selectors aiming for his return in the third ODI. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has since updated the squad, omitting Bumrah entirely. HINDUSTANTIMES.COM
For his absence, youngster pacer Harshit Rana has been given a place in the squad of the first two ODIs. The team management is carefully working out the rehabilitation schedule for bowling stalwarts injured Mohammed Shami and Bumrah. In this regard, Bumrah will now take more time and effort to recover fully before coming back for the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Indian updated squad for England ODI tour:
Captain Rohit Sharma
Vice-captain: Shubman Gill
Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Fast Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
The series will start on 6th February 2025 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Live telecast and live streaming in India will be on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar, respectively.
Get the latest news about the availability of players and news about the team on official BCCI announcements and other reliable sporting news services.
Conclusion
The two teams look forward to the ICC Champions Trophy, as this series will mold their respective sides. With India at home and a well-balanced side, it will always have something to say about it, but England will not be that easy to handle, especially if they can find a way within a short period of playing at the terrain.
Will India continue on their winning way, or c
an England fight back? Stay glued for an electrifying cricket battle starting February 6!