The ODI rivalry between England and India resumes with the opening match of the three-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Both teams enter the contest with strong squads and several experienced match-winners, making the series opener an exciting challenge for fantasy cricket enthusiasts.
England will look to make full use of familiar home conditions, while India will aim to begin the series on a positive note with a balanced combination of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. The pitch is expected to provide assistance to fast bowlers early in the innings before becoming more batting-friendly, making player selection crucial for Dream11 users.
England vs India, 1st ODI Match Details
Match: England vs India, 1st ODI
Series: India Tour of England 2026
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch has traditionally rewarded fast bowlers during the first few overs, with swing and seam movement available under English conditions. Batters who negotiate the initial spell usually find good value for their shots as the pitch settles.
Spinners may come into the game during the middle overs, but pace bowlers are expected to have the biggest impact. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first.
Weather Report
The forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies with pleasant temperatures throughout the match.
Temperature: 20°C to 23°C
Rain: Low chance of interruptions
Humidity: Around 65%
Wind: Moderate breeze
The conditions are expected to favour fast bowlers during the early stages of the match.
England Squad
Harry Brook (Captain), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse and Rehan Ahmed.
India Squad
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant and Prince Yadav.
Probable Playing XI
England
Ben Duckett
Jacob Bethell
Joe Root
Harry Brook (Captain)
Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
Sam Curran
Will Jacks
Jofra Archer
Liam Dawson
Adil Rashid
Josh Tongue
India
Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill (Captain)
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
Hardik Pandya
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj
Arshdeep Singh
Top Fantasy Picks
Batters
Joe Root has an outstanding record in ODI cricket and remains one of the safest fantasy selections.
Virat Kohli's experience and consistency make him a reliable option in English conditions.
Rohit Sharma has the ability to convert starts into match-winning centuries.
Harry Brook's aggressive style makes him a valuable differential pick.
Wicketkeepers
Jos Buttler remains England's biggest match-winner in white-ball cricket.
KL Rahul offers stability and additional wicketkeeping points.
All-rounders
Hardik Pandya contributes in both departments and remains one of the strongest fantasy choices.
Sam Curran's swing bowling and lower-order batting increase his fantasy value.
Will Jacks provides useful off-spin and attacking batting.
Bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead India's pace attack.
Jofra Archer will look to exploit home conditions with the new ball.
Adil Rashid remains England's primary wicket-taking spinner.
Mohammed Siraj can generate movement during the powerplay.
Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers
Jos Buttler
KL Rahul
Batters
Joe Root
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Harry Brook
All-rounders
Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain)
Sam Curran
Bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah (Captain)
Jofra Archer
Adil Rashid
Captain Choices
Jasprit Bumrah
Joe Root
Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain Choices
Hardik Pandya
Jos Buttler
Harry Brook
Fantasy Strategy
Building a balanced Dream11 team will be important at Edgbaston. Selecting top-order batters from both teams increases the chances of consistent fantasy points, while including premium fast bowlers is recommended because of the assistance expected from the surface. All-rounders such as Hardik Pandya and Sam Curran add flexibility by contributing with both bat and ball.
Match Prediction
England begin the first ODI with the advantage of home conditions and a well-balanced squad featuring experienced batters and quality bowlers. India possess enough depth and experience to challenge strongly, but adapting quickly to English conditions will be the key.
Prediction: England hold a slight edge heading into the series opener.
Winning Chances
England: 58%
India: 42%
