The highly anticipated ODI series between England and India gets underway with the first ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on July 14. England will aim to make the most of home conditions, while India will be eager to begin the series with a victory under the leadership of Shubman Gill. Both teams feature several world-class players, promising an exciting contest for cricket fans.
ENG vs IND 1st ODI Match Details
Series: India Tour of England 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV (India)
ENG vs IND 1st ODI Pitch Report
The Edgbaston surface generally offers excellent assistance to fast bowlers during the opening overs with swing and seam movement. Batters who survive the initial spell can score freely as the pitch settles down. Spinners are expected to play a supporting role during the middle overs.
Teams chasing have enjoyed success at this venue in recent years, making the toss an important factor. Captains are likely to bowl first if overcast conditions are present.
Pitch Highlights
Fast bowlers receive early swing and seam movement.
Batting conditions improve after the first 10-15 overs.
Spinners could find some assistance in the middle overs.
Average first innings score: 270-290 runs.
Toss winner is expected to bowl first.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for Birmingham suggests mostly cloudy conditions throughout the day.
Temperature: 20°C-23°C
Humidity: Around 65%
Rain: Slight chance of brief showers
Wind: Moderate breeze
Rain is unlikely to significantly affect the match.
England vs India ODI Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played ODI Total | 110 |
|---|---|
ENG Wins | 46 |
IND Wins | 59 |
No Results | 5 |
India hold a slight overall advantage in ODI meetings, although England have performed strongly at home in recent years.
England Squad
Harry Brook (Captain)
Ben Duckett
Zak Crawley
Jacob Bethell
Jamie Smith (WK)
Liam Livingstone
Brydon Carse
Jamie Overton
Adil Rashid
Saqib Mahmood
Gus Atkinson
Matthew Potts
Rehan Ahmed
Tom Hartley
India Squad
Shubman Gill (Captain)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
KL Rahul (WK)
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Rishabh Pant
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Siraj
Arshdeep Singh
Prasidh Krishna
Washington Sundar
Prince Yadav
ENG vs IND Predicted Playing XI
England Predicted XI
1. Ben Duckett
2. Zak Crawley
3. Joe Root
4. Harry Brook (C)
5. Jacob Bethell
6. Jamie Smith (WK)
7. Liam Livingstone
8. Brydon Carse
9. Jamie Overton
10. Adil Rashid
11. Saqib Mahmood
India Predicted XI
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Shubman Gill (C)
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer
5. KL Rahul (WK)
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Axar Patel
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Arshdeep Singh
Key Players to Watch
England
Harry Brook
Joe Root
Ben Duckett
Adil Rashid
India
Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill
Hardik Pandya
Kuldeep Yadav
ENG vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers
Jamie Smith
KL Rahul
Batters
Joe Root (Captain)
Virat Kohli
Harry Brook
Shubman Gill
All-rounders
Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain)
Liam Livingstone
Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers
Adil Rashid
Mohammed Siraj
Dream11 Captain: Joe Root
Dream11 Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
ENG vs IND Match Prediction
England enter the first ODI with the advantage of home conditions and an experienced batting lineup led by Harry Brook and Joe Root. Their pace attack is also expected to benefit from the Edgbaston surface. India possess enough quality to challenge England, but adapting quickly to English conditions will be the key.
Winner Prediction
England to Win
Winning Probability
England: 58%
India: 42%
FAQs
Where will the England vs India 1st ODI be played?
The match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
What time does the match start?
The match begins at 5:30 PM IST.
Who is England's captain?
Harry Brook.
Who is India's captain?
Shubman Gill.
Who is the best Dream11 captain for ENG vs IND 1st ODI?
Joe Root is the safest captaincy option, while Hardik Pandya is a strong vice-captain choice.
Who will win today's England vs India 1st ODI?
According to ENG vs IND 1st ODI Match Analysis, England have a slight edge and are favourites to win the first ODI.
