After facing defeat in Edgbaston in the longest format of the game, India and England are set to meet at Southampton Cricket Stadium. The venue will host the opening game of the 3-match series. Here you will find the Rose Bowl Southampton’s pitch report for IND vs ENG T20, records of the ground and weather of the city during the match.
Southampton Cricket Stadium T20I Records
- Highest 1st Innings Total – Australia 248-6 vs England.
- Lowest 1st Innings Total – Sri Lanka: 140-10 vs England.
- Biggest Total chased – England chased Australia’s 158.
- Lowest Total defended – England defended 162 vs Australia.
- Highest individual score – Aaron Finch (AUS): 156(63) vs England.
- Best bowling figures – Dushmantha Chameera (SL): 4-17 vs England.
- Average first innings total at Rose Bowl Southampton: 168.
Rose Bowl Southampton Pitch Report
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is back in the side as captain after missing the Test match due to Covid-19. On the other hand, the newly appointed Jos Buttler will lead the England side who recently defeated Netherland by 3-0 in the ODI series. The English side has a dominant record in The Rose Bowl as far as the T20 format is concerned. The venue has hosted 9 international T20s, all of them involving the English side.
Out of 9 games, England has won 6 times. India will be playing their first T20I at the Rose Bowl Sothampton’s pitch on Thursday. Talking about the surface of Southampton Cricket Ground, it’s a good track for batters where the average first innings total is 168. So, we can expect a high-scoring clash between England and India. A team would like to bowl first here, as the batting second team has a higher chance of winning here.
Southampton Weather during IND vs ENG T20
They are no chances of rain at Southampton during the 1st T20. So we can expect an entertaining clash without any interruption.
IND vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction
India Playing XI Prediction: Rahul Dravid-led management is likely to go with the Rohit Sharma-Ishan Kishan duo as far as opening is concerned. Gaikwad has to sacrifice his spot to make a way for Rohit while Hooda and Suryakumar are likely to retain their no.3 and no.4 positions. Hardik Pandya’s selection is also confirmed.
In-form Sanju Samson might be picked as wicket-keeper over Dinesh Kartik. While Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal might be the spinners in the series opener. There are chances that Arshdeep Singh might be handed the debut cap. Alongside him, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Avesh Khan might play the first T20.
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh
England Playing XI Prediction: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Philip Salt, Sam Curran, Matthew Parkinson, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Reece Topley
Dream11 Team Prediction:
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
Batsmen: Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Moeen Ali, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Avesh Khan, Reece Topley
Captain choices: Jos Buttler, Hardik Pandya
Vice-captain choices: Moeen Ali, Ishan Kishan