IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Key Insights, Fantasy Tips & Match Analysis for January 28

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Fantasy Ka Mastermind
January 27, 2025

Key Match Insights: IND vs ENG

📅 Date: 28th January 2025
🕖 Time: 07:00 PM IST
🏟️ Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri

Win Probability

  • India: 60%

  • England: 40%

India has a better win probability due to recent form, strong team balance, and the familiarity with home conditions. England, however, cannot be ruled out as they possess match-winners capable of turning the tide in their favor.

🌍 Ground Conditions

  • Venue Stats: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri

  • Last 5 T20 Matches:

    • Average Score: 157

    • Average Wickets Taken: 7 per match

    • Score Distribution:

      • <140: 3 matches (low-scoring)

      • 140-180: 5 matches (competitive)

      • 180+: 2 matches (high-scoring thrillers)

The pitch generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball, with an average first-innings score of 157. Teams batting first should aim for 160+ to challenge the chasing team, as chasing sides have historically been more successful here.

  • Decision After Winning Toss:

    • Bat First: 60%

    • Chase: 40%

  • Win Percentage:

    • Batting First: 30%

    • Chasing: 70%

Chasing teams have been far more successful at this venue, especially under lights, where dew can play a crucial role. Toss-winning captains often prefer to chase.

  • Fantasy Point Contribution:

    • Batting: 54%

    • Bowling: 46%

  • Bowling Breakdown:

    • Pace: 57%

    • Spin: 43%

Pacers will have an edge over spinners, especially in the death overs, with bounce and movement available. Spinners can still make an impact in the middle overs when the ball grips.

🌟 Key Players to Watch

Suggested Players

  • V Chakravarthy (India): A tricky leg-spinner who can outfox batters, especially on gripping pitches.

  • B Carse (England): A rising pacer who can deliver under pressure and pick up crucial wickets.

Unavailable Players:

  • G Atkinson (ENG): Out due to injury.

  • J Bethell (ENG): Unavailable for this match.

🏏 Projected Batting Order

India:

  1. S Samson: Explosive opener who can set a fast tempo.

  2. A Sharma: Reliable left-hander who anchors the innings.

  3. T Varma: Dynamic middle-order batter excelling in both setting and chasing totals.

  4. S Yadav: The 360-degree player who can dominate any bowling attack.

England:

  1. P Salt: A power-hitter who can provide England with brisk starts.

  2. B Duckett: A versatile batter who adapts well to the situation.

  3. J Buttler: England’s captain and key to their success, known for his big-match temperament.

  4. L Livingstone: A dangerous finisher with explosive batting and part-time bowling abilities.

🔥 Players in Top Form (Last 5 Matches)

  1. T Varma (IND): 105 Avg. Fantasy Points – Consistently delivering runs with flair.

  2. V Chakravarthy (IND): 91 Avg. Fantasy Points – A game-changer in the middle overs with wickets.

  3. B Carse (ENG): 149 Fantasy Points (Last Match) – Outstanding performance with the ball.

  4. S Yadav (IND): 163 Avg. Points at this Venue – Master of run chases.

🎯 Powerplay Insights

Powerplay Batters

  • A Sharma (IND): 36 Avg. Fantasy Points – Safe and solid in the powerplay.

  • J Buttler (ENG): 29.2 Avg. Fantasy Points – England’s aggressor at the top.

Powerplay Bowlers

  • A Singh (IND): 46.8 Avg. Fantasy Points – A reliable wicket-taker in the opening overs.

  • J Archer (ENG): 33.25 Avg. Fantasy Points – England’s pace spearhead with bounce and movement.

🎯 Death Overs Insights

Death Bowlers

  • S Yadav (IND): 54 Avg. Fantasy Points – Surprise contributor with crucial breakthroughs.

  • H Pandya (IND): 28.2 Avg. Fantasy Points – Executes accurate yorkers and takes key wickets.

📊 Fantasy Insights

Top Fantasy Performers (Last 5 Matches)

India:

  1. T Varma: 523 Pts

  2. V Chakravarthy: 456 Pts

  3. A Singh: 330 Pts

England:

  1. J Buttler: 369 Pts

  2. B Carse: 149 Pts

  3. J Archer: 115 Pts

Venue Fantasy Performers:

  • S Yadav (IND): 163 Avg. Fantasy Points

  • H Pandya (IND): 66 Avg. Fantasy Points

  • L Livingstone (ENG): 80 Points in Chasing Scenarios

📍 Venue Analysis: Niranjan Shah Stadium

  • Pitch Summary: A batting-friendly wicket with pacers having a slight edge over spinners.

  • Fantasy Points Contribution:

    • Batting: 58.6%

    • Bowling: 41.4%

  • Average First-Innings Score: 157

  • Average Wickets Per Match: 7

Strategy Recommendations:

  1. Pick more pacers who can excel at this venue.

  2. Include powerplay specialists for a strong fantasy start.

  3. Focus on middle-order players for a balanced lineup.

💡 Fantasy Team Tips

  1. Powerplay Domination: Select openers like Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler who score freely in the first 6 overs.

  2. Death-Over Threats: Bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Jofra Archer are pivotal for breakthroughs in crunch overs.

  3. All-Round Contributions: Players like Hardik Pandya and Liam Livingstone can give you valuable points with both bat and ball.