Lucknow: Rohit Sharma led India will bat first at the Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow. The IND vs ENG encounter will see no changes in the playing XI from both sides. The last time these two teams met for an ICC ODI World Cup match in India, the game ended in a draw.
“Toss news from Lucknow. Jos Buttler calls it right and England will bowl first”, wrote ICC on X.
Rohit Sharma-led team will be buoyed by the fact that the hosts are the only team in the tournament without a defeat so far. The Indians would be particularly pleased with a win over New Zealand in the last game, who have been a thorn in the side of the Men in Blue in recent ICC events.
India and England are two of the most successful cricket teams in the world. They have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to the early days of the game.
India has won 254 Tests, 519 ODIs, and 163 T20Is, while England has won 225 Tests, 561 ODIs, and 155 T20Is. India has also won the Cricket World Cup twice, in 1983 and 2011, while England has won it once, in 2019.
The two teams have met in 100 Tests, 121 ODIs, and 23 T20Is. India has won 51 Tests, 64 ODIs, and 14 T20Is, while England has won 36 Tests, 46 ODIs, and 8 T20Is. The remaining matches have been drawn or tied.
The rivalry between two teams is one of the most intense in cricket. The two teams are always evenly matched, and their matches are always close and exciting. The rivalry is also fueled by the passionate fans of both teams.