India will take on England in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series at the Utilita Bowl (The Rose Bowl) in Southampton on Saturday, July 11. With England having already clinched the series, Shreyas Iyer’s men will be aiming to finish the tour on a positive note with a consolation victory.
The visitors are expected to ring in a few changes for the series finale, particularly in the batting department. Sanju Samson is in line for a return to the playing XI, while Tilak Varma’s place has come under scrutiny after another underwhelming performance.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I: India Predicted Playing XI
Sanju Samson is likely to make his first appearance of the series after remaining on the sidelines in recent matches. The wicketkeeper-batter is expected to slot into the middle order, providing India with added experience and stability. Tilak Varma is the frontrunner to make way, while all-rounder Suryansh Shedge could also be handed an opportunity. The bowling attack may undergo minor changes as India continue to manage injuries to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy.
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Suryansh Shedge, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi.
England Probable XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I Pitch Report
The Utilita Bowl has traditionally offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters are likely to enjoy good strokeplay once they get set, while the extra bounce and large square boundaries provide assistance to both pacers and spinners.
The average first-innings total in recent T20 matches at the venue has been around 170-175, with anything above 180 expected to be a competitive score. Captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, especially if evening dew comes into play.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I Weather Report
The weather forecast for Southampton looks favourable, with mostly clear skies expected throughout the evening. Although a few clouds may hover over the venue, the chances of rain are minimal, making a full 20-over contest highly likely.
Temperatures are expected to remain pleasant, while a light breeze could offer some early movement for the fast bowlers.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I Live Streaming Details
The fifth T20I between India and England will be played on Saturday, July 11, at the Utilita Bowl (The Rose Bowl), Southampton. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website, while viewers can also stream the match on JioHotstar with an active subscription.
