England have announced a strong playing XI for the opening T20I match against India in Kolkata, led by experienced captain Jos Buttler. The squad features a mix of seasoned players and all-rounders, offering seven bowling options.

Notably, the highest team total at Eden Gardens in a T20I match was set by Pakistan, who scored 201/5 against Bangladesh in 2016. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's 70 against New Zealand in 2016 remains the lowest team total.

From opening to No. 10, the slots are almost sorted. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will open the innings, followed by Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Axar Patel -- in no fixed order.

Fans can get the tickets for India vs England 1st T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata through the District app by Zomato or by visiting the official website. The price for tickets vary with different areas of seating having different prices. The tickets start from Rs 800.

Here's the pre-match analysis of the India vs England 1st T20I, including playing XI, recent form, head-to-head records, strategy, predictions, and pitch conditions.

The much-anticipated five-match T20 series between India and England kicks off on January 22 at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. Both India and England, brimming with talent and match-winners, are ready to set the T20 competition on fire.

India (IND) will take on England (ENG) in the first T20I of the five-match series at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22. This will be the first time both teams will be in action against each other after the Men in Blue edged out England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024.

England have announced their playing XI for the first T20I against India, starting on Wednesday here at Eden Gardens. The game will mark the beginning of the Brendon McCullum white ball era for the side.