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The first game of a new chapter in the history of England’s white-ball cricket sees them take on India in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in what will be Brendon McCullum’s first game in charge of the team in this version of the game. The coach has made a big impact on the Test side and it will be interesting to see how different their T20 team is in this first game of a five-match series. India v England 1st T20 tips England to win @ 5/4 Phil Salt top England batter @ 17/5 Arshdeep Singh top India bowler @ 27/10 talkSPORT BET welcome offer – Get £20 in free bets* England look overpriced England’s white-ball side are in a state of flux after winning the World Cup in both the 50 and 20-over versions of the game in 2019 and 2022 respectively. They failed to defend both crowns in the last two years and have turned to McCullum in an effort to turn around their fortunes. They won three of their four T20Is against the West Indies in their most recent efforts in this format and have an almost full-strength squad to choose from, which has been a rarity in recent times. Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in particular have struggled with injuries, but with the pacemen fully fit they can cause plenty of issues for the Indian batting line-up. Jos Buttler relishes batting in these conditions, he has seven IPL centuries to his name including one at this ground in April. To add to that Ben Duckett was impressive in the Big Bash recently and they also have Phil Salt, Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell. India have chosen to rest star bowler Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami is returning from a long-term injury, meaning that the hosts’ bowling line-up is depleted. McCullum’s arrival could give this England team a shot in the arm and they look overpriced to win this first T20. Salt can enjoy home comforts Although there are many contenders to be England’s top runscorer in this game, not many will know this ground as well as Salt. The opener made 435 runs at an average of 39.54 for Kolkata Knight Riders in last year’s IPL, playing his home games at Eden Gardens. They went on to win the title and this ground was a haven for runscoring. Salt has been keeping himself sharp in franchise cricket and can celebrate his return to these friendly confines by top scoring. Arshdeep to lead hosts’ attack With Bumrah missing this series and Shami returning from ankle surgery, India’s pace attack looks weaker than usual. Arshdeep Singh has been impressing in domestic cricket recently, taking 17 wickets in his last five games and he could be the man to lead the charge for the home team. talkSPORT BET welcome offer – Get £20 in free bets* *all odds correct at time of writing *18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 4x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org
The first game of a new chapter in the history of England’s white-ball cricket sees them take on India in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in what will be Brendon McCullum’s first game in charge of the team in this version of the game.
The coach has made a big impact on the Test side and it will be interesting to see how different their T20 team is in this first game of a five-match series.
India v England 1st T20 tips
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England look overpriced
England’s white-ball side are in a state of flux after winning the World Cup in both the 50 and 20-over versions of the game in 2019 and 2022 respectively.
They failed to defend both crowns in the last two years and have turned to McCullum in an effort to turn around their fortunes.
They won three of their four T20Is against the West Indies in their most recent efforts in this format and have an almost full-strength squad to choose from, which has been a rarity in recent times.
Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in particular have struggled with injuries, but with the pacemen fully fit they can cause plenty of issues for the Indian batting line-up.
Jos Buttler relishes batting in these conditions, he has seven IPL centuries to his name including one at this ground in April.
To add to that Ben Duckett was impressive in the Big Bash recently and they also have Phil Salt, Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell.
India have chosen to rest star bowler Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami is returning from a long-term injury, meaning that the hosts’ bowling line-up is depleted.
McCullum’s arrival could give this England team a shot in the arm and they look overpriced to win this first T20.
Salt can enjoy home comforts
Although there are many contenders to be England’s top runscorer in this game, not many will know this ground as well as Salt.
The opener made 435 runs at an average of 39.54 for Kolkata Knight Riders in last year’s IPL, playing his home games at Eden Gardens.
They went on to win the title and this ground was a haven for runscoring.
Salt has been keeping himself sharp in franchise cricket and can celebrate his return to these friendly confines by top scoring.
Arshdeep to lead hosts’ attack
With Bumrah missing this series and Shami returning from ankle surgery, India’s pace attack looks weaker than usual.
Arshdeep Singh has been impressing in domestic cricket recently, taking 17 wickets in his last five games and he could be the man to lead the charge for the home team.
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*all odds correct at time of writing
*18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 4x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
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