England will take on India in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Tuesday, July 14. India will look to bounce back after losing the T20I series, while the return of several senior players has strengthened the visitors ahead of the 50-over contest.
England will enter the series full of confidence after dominating the T20Is. Harry Brook's side will look to continue that form in ODIs with a strong batting lineup and a disciplined bowling attack in familiar home conditions.
India will have a much stronger squad for the ODI series. The return of experienced players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, gives the visitors better balance and depth as they aim to make a fresh start and begin the series with a victory.
India vs England 1st ODI: Match Details
Match: England vs India, 1st ODI
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 11:00 AM LOCAL (3:30 PM IST)
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 1st ODI: Team News
England have named a strong squad for the ODI series under captain Harry Brook. Joe Root and Jos Buttler add experience to the batting. The hosts have also strengthened their bowling attack. Young all-rounder James Coles has received his maiden ODI call-up.
India have included several senior players for the ODI series. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli give the batting lineup much-needed experience. Kohli has recovered from the hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Afghanistan ODI series.
Jasprit Bumrah has also rejoined the squad after being rested from the T20Is. All-rounder Shivam Dube replaced Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was ruled out of the tour with a quadriceps injury. The visitors will hope the return of their experienced players helps them make a strong start to the ODI series.
India vs England 1st ODI: Predicted Playing XI
England: Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Josh Tongue, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
India vs England 1st ODI: Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in ODI cricket. Fast bowlers can expect some swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially during the opening overs.
Spinners are also expected to play a role in the middle overs. They can get some grip from the surface and slow the scoring rate with accurate bowling.
India vs England 1st ODI: Weather Report
The weather in Birmingham is expected to remain mostly cloudy on match day. Temperatures are likely to range between 17°C and 25°C, providing comfortable conditions for players.
Humidity is expected to stay between 60% and 70%, with a light breeze across the ground. There is only a 10% to 20% chance of rain, so a full 50-over match is expected.
India vs England 1st ODI: Head-to-Head Record
India and England have faced each other 110 times in ODI cricket. The Men in Blue have won 61 matches, while England have registered 44 victories. Two matches ended in a tie, and three finished without a result.
England have enjoyed more success at home. The two teams have met 45 times in England, with the hosts winning 23 matches. India have won 18 games, while one match ended in a tie and three produced no result.
India vs England 1st ODI: Key Battles to Watch
Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer:
Rohit Sharma will add experience to the Indian top order in challenging conditions. Jofra Archer will look to trouble him with pace, bounce, and swing early in the innings.
Harry Brook vs Kuldeep Yadav:
Harry Brook is one of England's most aggressive batters against spin. Kuldeep Yadav will look to use his variations in the middle overs and stop the England captain from scoring quickly.
Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah:
Joe Root will play a key role in England's middle order. Jasprit Bumrah will aim to remove him early with the new ball and put pressure on the hosts.
India vs England 1st ODI Players to Watch
England
Harry Brook:
Harry Brook has been in outstanding form and will lead England's batting. The England skipper can score quickly and change the game in a few overs.
Joe Root:
Joe Root brings experience and stability to England's batting lineup. He will look to build partnerships and guide the innings.
Jofra Archer:
Jofra Archer remains England's biggest threat with the new ball. His pace and bounce can trouble India's top order.
India
Virat Kohli:
Virat Kohli returns after recovering from injury. India will expect him to anchor the innings and play a big knock during the series opener.
Jasprit Bumrah:
Jasprit Bumrah, who leads India's pace attack, will look to provide early breakthroughs and control the death overs. He was rested from the five-match T20I series.
Shubman Gill:
Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series. The young opener will look to give his side a strong start while leading from the front with the bat.
India vs England 1st ODI Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Fans in India can watch the first ODI live on the Sony Sports Network, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, and Sony Sports Ten 5 channels.
The match will also be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Fans will need an active JioHotstar subscription to watch the match online.
India vs England 1st ODI Match Prediction
England will enter the first ODI with confidence after their recent white-ball success at home. However, experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul make them a much stronger side than the one that played the T20I series.
