The ODI series of three matches between India and England is scheduled to start on February 6, Thursday. The first match of the series will take place at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Experienced batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to return to the Indian team for the ODI series. In the first ODI, Kuldeep Yadav, the team’s chief spinner, might not be part of the playing XI, and Varun Chakraborty could be given a chance in the team instead.
This ODI series is significant for Team India as it will be their last series before the Champions Trophy. The team would like to use this series as an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming tournament. Considering the team’s strategy and player availability, the possible playing XI for the first ODI in Nagpur can be predicted.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to open the innings with captain Rohit Sharma. Vice-captain Shubman Gill might bat at number three. Virat Kohli could start the middle order at number four, followed by wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul at number five. Shreyas Iyer might get a chance at number six, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya could bat at number seven. Either Ravindra Jadeja or Akshar Patel might be included in the playing XI at number eight.
Varun Chakraborty could make his ODI debut as the main spinner at number nine. Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are likely to be the fast bowlers for the team. Based on this analysis, the predicted playing XI for Team India in the first ODI could be: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja/Akshar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
