
The Ind vs Eng T20 is scheduled to take place on January 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This upcoming encounter could test the skills of either team player as they look to reinforce some morale and solidarity ahead of the Champions Trophy. Both Indian as well as English fans can expect a thrilling contest at one of the most historic venues in the cricketing world.
Indian conditions traditionally favour spinners; however, the Eden Gardens in recent years has evolved to be one of the tracks that gave some promising form to speedsters. Spinners often come into play as the big dimensions of the ground often offer immense help to them. This balance between pace and spin often makes Indian pitches a fascinating challenge for teams to navigate.
Here’s a list of three bowlers who can pick the most wickets in the first T20 between England and India at Eden Gardens:
1: Arshdeep Singh
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been an underrated performer for the Indian side in the white-ball format. With his accuracy and ability, he has posed to be a major threat, especially with the new ball. His variations make him a reliable wicket-taker, as he is just a wicket away from being the greatest T20I bowler for India, thus reaching 100 T20I wickets.
Recently, he took 3 wickets against England in the 2024 T20 World Cup Semi-Final, where India defeated England by a margin of 68 runs.
2: Varun Chakravarthy

KKR star spinner Varun Chakravarthy can be a crucial asset for the Indian side, sighting the spin-friendly conditions of the Eden Gardens. Playing at Eden Gardens, his IPL home ground, gives him an edge over the pitch conditions, which makes him a regular to the Kolkata track.
Chakravarthy made the headlines for his amazing performance on the South Africa tour and replaced Ravi Bishnoi ever since he made his comeback in the shortest format of the game for India.
3: Gus Atkinson

English pacer Gus Atkinson is the only third pacer in the England squad for the T20 series against India, alongside Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, the lethal pace duo. His sheer pace and sudden variation in pace can trouble Indian batters, particularly on slower pitches like that of the Eden Gardens. He is a proven match-winner, as his ability to strike during crucial phases makes him a key player for England across all three formats of the game.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup Semi-Final, he got rid of the set Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who batted stunningly to give India solidarity to their innings, thus overshadowing the presence of English bowlers.
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