India vs England T20I Series: Live Streaming, Squads, and Everything You Need to Know | IND vs ENG Live 2025

India and England are set to renew their cricketing rivalry as they face off in the highly anticipated five-match T20I series starting today, January 22, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With both teams undergoing transitions and eyeing supremacy in the shortest format, this series promises an electrifying start to the cricketing year.

India enters the series as the reigning T20 World Champions, boasting a stellar record in the format. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue have redefined T20 cricket with fearless batting and disciplined bowling. Their recent dominance in the format includes winning eight out of nine series since August 2023, and they are unbeaten in their last four bilateral T20I series against England. The team will look to continue their momentum with a young, dynamic squad eager to make a mark.

On the other hand, England, led by Jos Buttler, are looking for redemption. After a mixed performance in 2024 and losing their World Cup crown, the Three Lions are determined to rebuild under Brendon McCullum’s guidance. This series marks a critical step for England to get acclimatized to subcontinent conditions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Key Matchups and Expectations

India’s explosive batting lineup, featuring Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh, will be pivotal in setting daunting targets or chasing down big scores. Axar Patel, now the vice-captain, along with Mohammed Shami, leads a bowling unit ready to exploit England’s vulnerabilities on Indian pitches.

England, meanwhile, will rely heavily on Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone to counter India’s strong bowling attack. The pace duo of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer will look to challenge India’s batters with pace and bounce, while Adil Rashid’s spin could play a key role in the middle overs.

Head-to-Head Record

India holds a slight edge in the head-to-head T20I record, with 13 wins out of 24 encounters against England. Notably, India has emerged victorious in their last four bilateral series, including a crucial win in the semi-final of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

Full Squads for the Series

India:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).

England:
Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook (vc), Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Jamie Smith, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed.

Series Schedule

• 1st T20I: January 22, Kolkata, 7:00 PM IST
• 2nd T20I: January 25, Chennai, 7:00 PM IST
• 3rd T20I: January 28, Rajkot, 7:00 PM IST
• 4th T20I: January 31, Pune, 7:00 PM IST
• 5th T20I: February 2, Mumbai, 7:00 PM IST

How to Watch: Live Streaming and Broadcast

Cricket fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports Network. The matches will be streamed online on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. The live toss for the first T20I will take place at 6:30 PM IST, with the match starting at 7:00 PM IST.

Broadcast Channels:
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional channels in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar.

As the T20 series unfolds, both India and England have a lot to prove. For India, it’s about cementing their dominance and giving youngsters a platform to shine. For England, it’s an opportunity to rebuild and prepare for the challenges of subcontinent cricket. With high stakes, passionate fans, and two formidable teams, the India vs England T20I series is set to be an unforgettable cricketing spectacle.