India vs England, 5th T20I Match Preview, Prediction and Live Streaming

Jos Buttler, Brendon McCullum, and their men landed in India, hoping to unleash a Bazball-like something. The last two World Cup campaigns were removed from their memories with a combined effort of time and some pep talks by McCullum. The old captain was saved. A new coach was hired. England were on their way to start everything anew in India.

But all of a sudden, it’s all back to square one for the visitors. There is one game left, of course, in Mumbai, of all the venues. Buttler must not have forgotten much about the last time his team played an international game here. It was during the ODI World Cup. South Africa were merciless when they bundled England for a mere 170 on their way to chase a whopping 400.

Assuming that he has a great memory, Buttler would also remember being a part of the English side that defeated India in Wankhede Stadium’s maiden T20I game in 2012. So, if the English skipper plans on reliving the past to escape reality, he has got a spectrum full of such memories.

Team Overview:

Now that the series has been won, the Indian skipper can focus on what’s been hurting him for some time; his form. India do not play another T20I until their series against Bangladesh in August, which leaves SKY with plenty of time to find his form without the pressure of captaincy wasting him. Shivam Dube sustained a concussion in the last game and is likely to miss this game. Harshit Rana or Ramandeep Singh could come in for him. India would also want to give Mohammad Shami another go before the ODI series starts.

Saqib Mahmood was phenomenal in the last game and England would want to see more of him. This comes as a blessing for the team, as Jofra Archer would have been rested anyway in this game. Gus Atkinson might be fielded as the other pacer. The English batters would need to complement the bowling lineup, in case they want to finish the series off on a better note. Rehan Ahmed might be given a chance, which means it will be a day off for Adil Rashid. It is uncertain whether Jamie Smith is fit to get back in his place. If that’s not the case, Jacob Bethell will hold his place.

Head-to-Head Matches:

England and India have pitched against each other in 28 T20I games. Out of these, India were the better side in 16 games while England won twelve.

Weather and Pitch Report:

Wankhede has smaller boundaries, so a high-scoring game here will be an exception by no means. Mumbai experiences cooler weather, especially in the evening, at this time of the year. Dew will once again be a factor to consider for team batting second. However, the team chasing will find it easier to score. The pacers can be counted on to do their job with the new ball, but middle overs will be where the spinners will hold sway. The sky is forecasted to remain clear.