England and India will begin the three-match ODI series at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Tuesday, July 14. After the five-match T20I series, with both teams looking to make a strong start in the 50-over format.
England will be confident after their impressive T20I performances. Harry Brook's side will aim to carry that momentum into the ODI series and continue their strong run at home.
India, however, will field a much stronger and more experienced squad. The return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul gives the visitors a fresh opportunity to put the T20I disappointment behind them and begin the ODI 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, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Local (3:30 PM IST)
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 1st ODI Pitch & Weather Report
Edgbaston usually offers a good batting surface in ODI cricket. Fast bowlers can get some swing and seam movement with the new ball. A score of around 290-310 should be competitive at this venue.
The weather forecast looks good for cricket in Birmingham. Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with temperatures likely to remain between 21°C and 24°C during the match.
There is only a slight chance of rain, while humidity is expected to stay moderate. The forecast suggests fans should get a full 50-over contest without any major interruptions.
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 hold the advantage with 61 wins, while England have won 44 matches. Two games ended in a tie, and three finished without a result.
The record is much closer in England. The hosts have won 23 of the 45 ODIs played between the two teams in England, while India have registered 18 victories. One match ended in a tie and three produced no result.
India vs England 1st ODI 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
Harshit Rana is carrying a minor hamstring injury from the latter half of the T20I leg and remains a doubtful starter for the opening game.
India vs England 1st ODI Toss Prediction
Teams chasing have enjoyed slightly better success at Edgbaston, winning 31 of the 65 ODIs played here. Captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and make use of the early conditions before chasing under better batting conditions.
Captains winning the toss will heavily lean toward fielding first to exploit any initial moisture for the seamers before letting their explosive batting lineups chase.
India vs England 1st ODI Score Prediction
If England bats first: 310-325
If India bats first: 295-315
India vs England 1st ODI Key Players to Watch
England
Ben Duckett:
Ben Duckett is known for his aggressive batting in the powerplay. He will look to give England a fast start and put India's bowlers under pressure.
Harry Brook:
Harry Brook has been in excellent form in white-ball cricket. The England captain will look to lead from the front with another big innings.
Adil Rashid:
Adil Rashid remains England's key spinner. His leg-spin and variations could trouble India's middle order during the middle overs.
India
Virat Kohli:
Virat Kohli returns to the ODI side after recovering from injury. His experience and ability to build big innings make him India's key batter.
Shubman Gill:
Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series. The opener will look to provide a solid start and guide the batting lineup.
Jasprit Bumrah:
Jasprit Bumrah returns to lead India's pace attack. He will aim to take early wickets and control the game in the death overs.
India vs England 1st ODI Best Batsman Prediction
India
Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli returns to the ODI side after recovering from injury. His outstanding record in the 50-over format and ability to play long innings make him India's strongest candidate to finish as the highest run-scorer.
England
Harry Brook: Harry Brook has been in excellent form and will lead England's batting lineup. His ability to score quickly against both pace and spin makes him England's best bet to top-score.
India vs England 1st ODI Best Bowler Prediction
India
Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah will lead India's pace attack after returning to the squad. His ability to strike with the new ball and bowl accurately at the death makes him India's top wicket-taking option.
England
Jofra Archer: Jofra Archer remains England's biggest bowler. His pace, bounce, and ability to take early wickets could put India's top order under pressure.
India vs England 1st ODI Winning Probability
England: 48%
India: 52%
India vs England 1st ODI Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
England will start with confidence after winning the T20I series, but India's experienced ODI squad gives them a strong edge. Expect a close contest, with India likely to win if their top order handles the new ball well.
