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Varun Chakaravarthy’s second T20I five-fer also went in vain as England kept their series hopes alive with a 26-run win over India in Rajkot. Adil Rashid’s excellent middle-overs squeeze choked India’s scoring, derailing their chase on a pitch that only got tougher to bat on in the second innings.

The bandwagon now moves to Pune for the fourth T20I, where India will aim to seal the series.

Match Details

• IND vs ENG 4th T20 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

IND vs ENG 4th T20 2025 Possible Playing XIs

Rinku, fit again, should make his return to the XI, while there’s a strong possibility of Ramandeep Singh replacing Washington Sundar in the side. Besides, Arshdeep could come in for Bishnoi, who has struggled to find his rhythm this series.

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi/Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

Jacob Bethell, who is likely to have recovered by now, should replace Jamie Smith in the XI, with the rest of the side remaining unchanged.

England: Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pune Pitch Report

Pune hasn’t hosted a T20 since India’s last encounter with Sri Lanka in January 2023, over two years ago.

In 13 IPL matches in 2022, a total of 4,108 runs were scored at a rate of 8.18 runs per over. Unlike many other venues, teams batting first at the MCA Stadium had the upper hand, winning 10 of the 13 games. On the black soil surface here, spinners typically prove more effective, often being more economical than pacers.

The weather during the match is expected to be clear, with temperatures around 21°C, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs ENG 4th T20 2025 – Top Dream11 Picks for the Match

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Jos Buttler: The highest run-scorer of the series and easily England’s most comfortable batter on this tour, Jos Buttler is a must-pick for this match.

Top batter picks:

• Abhishek Sharma: His style of play almost always guarantees bonus fantasy points for boundaries and a high strike rate. He also bowled an over each in Rajkot & Chennai, and if Bishnoi doesn’t feature, he could be called upon again as India’s third spinner. Given all these factors, Abhishek makes for an excellent captain or vice-captain choice.
• Tilak Varma: Tilak, the man in form with an average of 103.8 and a strike rate of 167.3 in T20Is since 2023, is a top pick for this game. However, risk-takers and those playing grand leagues might consider leaving him out.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Hardik Pandya: Batting at No. 5 and consistently bowling key overs, Hardik Pandya is an absolute must-pick for all the right reasons.
• Axar Patel: Consistently among the wickets against a struggling England batting line-up against spin, Axar is a top pick for this match, especially in Pune, where finger spinners have proven to be effective.
• Liam Livingstone: Livingstone’s stock and selection percentage have surged after his knock of 43 (24) in Rajkot. Given that he might contribute with a couple of overs as well, he’s a great pick for this game.

Top bowler picks:

• Varun Chakravarthy: The Player of the Match in Kolkata, with figures of 2/38 in Chennai, and another Player of the Match award for his 5-fer in Rajkot, Chakravarthy has been exceptional, spinning a web around the English batters. It goes without saying — he’s a must-pick.
• Jofra Archer: After a forgettable outing in Chennai, Archer bounced back with 2/33 in the last match. He’s been in great rhythm overall, and his high selection percentage makes him a top pick for this T20I.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Team

• Sanju Samson: Jofra has had Samson’s number in this series, dismissing him three times in as many attempts, leading to some chatter among the public about Sanju’s struggles against fast bowling. That said, I’d still want to back him in my fantasy team, especially with his wicketkeeping duties.

• Phil Salt: Salt has had a rough time in this series, scoring only nine runs in three innings, causing his selection percentage to drop sharply. However, his dismissals haven’t followed any clear pattern, and he could easily come up with a big score anytime, making him a solid pick for grand leagues.
• Ben Duckett: Duckett’s stock has risen following his 26-ball half-century in Rajkot, with his selection percentage jumping from 30.33% to over 60% for this match. The only reason he doesn’t make it to the top picks section is the abundance of strong options available.
• Suryakumar Yadav: Since the T20 World Cup, Suryakumar has averaged just 21.3 across 12 innings, and he hasn’t quite gotten going in this series either. However, with his immense ability, he’s always a threat to explode at any moment, making him a fine option for grand leagues.
• Jamie Overton: Standing at 6’5’’ with the ability to hit the deck hard and a handy lower-order batting skill, Overton is an enticing option for your fantasy team.
• Adil Rashid: The architect of England’s middle-overs choke in Rajkot, Adil Rashid is the only English bowler to record an economy rate under seven and the only bowler with an economy below six in this series. He has been bowling well and could be a good pick for your fantasy team.
• Mark Wood: The 35-year-old has been bowling with high pace and excellent rhythm, and with his extremely low selection percentage, he could be a terrific differential pick, especially if England bowls first.
• Arshdeep Singh: If he plays, it’s a no-brainer pick, no questions asked.

Top safe C/VC options: Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jos Buttler, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh (bowling first)
Top risky C/VC options: Jamie Overton, Sanju Samson, Jofra Archer (bowling first)

I encourage you to build your own Fantasy XI using the insights provided in the article. Instead of giving you a ready-made team, I’ve offered a base team. Use it as a starting point to select the players you believe will lead you to victory!

(team is below)