England vs India, after the 5 T20 International series wraps up and a major setback for India, Team India is now moving forward to the three One-Day International matches in the India tour of England 2026.
After the domination of consecutive two years in T20Is and losing two back-to-back series, it is important for Team India to bounce back in ODIs, as India in ODIs have won three out of six ODI series in the last couple of years. Looking forward to the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup in 2027, keeping form and rankings up is crucial for Team India.
Match Details: Date, Time & Venue
- Match: 1st ODI
- Series: England vs India
- Date: 14th July 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST/ 11:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Birmingham, Edgbaston
- Live Streaming: Sky Go (UK) / SonyLiv app and JioHostar (India)
- Live Telecast: Sky Sports Cricket or Sky Sports Main Event (UK) / Sony Sports Network TV Channels (India)
Current Form Overview
England won the last ODI series they played against Sri Lanka during their 2026 tour of Sri Lanka, leading 2-1. The first two matches were a tie, and in the last ODI match, held on 27th Jan 2026, England clinched a 53-run win and sealed the series.
India played their last One-Day International series against Afghanistan, winning 3-0, during Afghanistan’s tour of India. The last ODI match was held at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, and India won by 9 wickets and locked the One-Day International series.
Recent Form of Both Teams
England: L, L, L, W, W
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India: L, L, W, W, W
England vs India ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 110
- England Wins:61
- India Wins: 44
- No Result: 3
- Tied: 2
According to the stats, from the 1974 ODI series in the Prudential Trophy in England, which was the first series held between England and India, the hosts registered a victory margin of 2-0, to the recent series, which was held in 2025, India won that series by a margin of 3-0. The head-to-head record winner is India, with over 50% wins in total matches. Team India leads.
Birmingham Pitch Report for England vs India 1st ODI
Edgbaston Cricket Ground’s pitch offers a great bounce with the new ball to pacers, making the first 10 overs difficult for batters. The pitch will be testing for batters for the first 10 overs, as the bounce can be unpredictable. If batters survive these overs, then the ball can be timed well.
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The average total in the first innings is 235, and the second innings average score is 188. The team that wins the toss should choose to bat first, as the statistics suggest that the pitch remains good for the first innings, and later it might get slow and can create trouble for the batting team in the second innings.
Birmingham Weather Forecast Ahead of England vs India 1st ODI Match
The chances of rain are under 5%, which assures the match can happen without any interruptions, and humidity will be low, around 45–50%. The weather overall will be sunny, with the maximum going to 28°C and the minimum to 14°C. Winds, which will be northeasterly at around 18 to 21 km/h, can affect the fast bowling, providing some extra swing to the pacers.
ENG vs IND 1st ODI: Probable Playing XI
India Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Kuldeep Yadav.
England Probable Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, and Adil Rashid.
Players to Watch
England: Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Jofra Archer
In the last T20I match, which was held on 11th July 2026 at Southampton, Jos Buttler scored a blistering innings of 132 runs in 64 balls with a 204 strike rate, whereas captain Harry Brook was in storming form throughout the T20I series.
In the last T20I, he scored 95 runs, and both Jos Buttler and Harry Brook led England to a score of 257 in the first innings. Whereas in bowling, Jofra Archer has created some serious challenges for Indian openers. Archer picked up 7 wickets in the last four matches, and in ODIs, he will be the biggest hurdle for Indian batters.
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India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Jasprit Bumrah
Rohit Sharma, the star player for Team India, scored a 79-run knock at Chepauk against Afghanistan, and he is coming in with great form, carrying positive momentum. Whereas Shubman Gill, the Indian captain, in the 2nd ODI match against Afghanistan held in Lucknow, scored a ferocious innings of 154 (110), a record-breaking knock.
The Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is coming after a long 3-year break in One-Day Internationals. The last ODI match he played was in AUS vs IND in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 final, and the fans and experts will keep an eagle eye on him.
Who Will Win the Match?
India will enter this ODI with a slight advantage thanks to their balanced squad, experienced batting lineup, and reliable bowling attack. Their recent performances in the 50-over format also give them extra confidence ahead of this contest.
England, however, cannot be underestimated, especially while playing in home conditions. Their aggressive batting approach and quality pace attack make them capable of turning the game around, which is why fans can expect a closely fought contest despite India’s slight edge.
Sports Digest Prediction: India
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