The first match of the five-match T20 series will be played between India and England on Wednesday. England announced their playing 11 for this match to be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson has returned after 13 months. He last got a chance to play T20 international cricket for England in December 2023.

Phil Salt and Ben Dacket will open

England's bowling unit includes Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton and Mark Wood. At the same time, RCB batsman Phil Salt has been included in the team as a wicketkeeper. He will come out to give a good start to the team along with Ben Dacket. Captain Jos Buttler will be seen batting at number three. Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell have been placed in the middle order.

McCullum said - will play cautiously against India
The England team under McCullum's leadership is known for its aggressive style, but McCullum surprised everyone by saying that his team will play cautiously against India. McCullum said, I know this tour is going to be difficult because we are facing a strong Indian team, but I am confident that our team will play cautious style of cricket. This will be a great and exciting series. We knew about it two months ago and it is fantastic.

India has the upper hand

India seems to have the upper hand against England because India has won the last four T20 matches between the two teams. The Indian team defeated England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup last year and then won the tournament by defeating South Africa. England's playing 11 for the first T20 match against India
Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Jos Buttler (captain), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.