India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: Key Players, Pitch Report & Prediction

By Aditya Nagar | July 13, 2026

India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: It’s been a challenging summer for the Men in Blue. They lost the T20I series 2-0 to Ireland and then were defeated by England in the T20 internationals.

Now, India is set to play a three-match ODI series against England, with a mix of young and experienced players in the squad.

India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: Kohli, Rohit and Bumrah return as Gill leads India in England

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in the squad. This could be their last tour of England as the team prepares for next year’s ODI World Cup.

Shubman Gill will lead the team against Harry Brook’s side. K L Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, and Gurnoor Brar are joining the players already in England for the T20S.

Jasprit Bumrah Comeback: Bumrah is expected to boost India’s bowling, especially on bowler-friendly pitches.

Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi have joined the squad as late replacements for Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy, who are both injured.

Rana has a Grade 1 hamstring injury and will miss the ODI series, while Chakaravarthy is out with a Grade 2 hamstring injury.

NOTE: Follow cricket news, football updates, live scores, match analysis, and other latest news.

India vs England Match Timings

Fixture	1st ODI	2nd ODI	3rd ODI
Date	July 14, Tuesday	July 16, Thursday	July 19, Sunday
Time	3:30 PM (IST)	5:30 PM (IST)	3:30 PM (IST)
Venue	Edgbaston, Birmingham	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff	Lord's, London

England Call Up Sussex Star James Coles for India ODIs

India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: England has added uncapped Sussex all-rounder James Coles to their 16-member squad.

Josh Tongue, who has yet to play an ODI, is also included, along with Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood.

Brook’s role as captain is important because he could take over from Ben Stokes, who recently retired as Test captain.

Out of Form and in Transition: Buttler Seeks Redemption Amid England’s Coaching Shake-up

Meanwhile, Jos Buttler’s form has been a concern for England. He hasn’t scored more than 40 runs in his last 18 T20 innings and is averaging just 15.16.

He will be looking to spend more time at the crease in the ODIs and regain his confidence.

The team also has experienced batter Joe Root, and Jofra Archer will continue to lead the bowling attack.

ECB Removes Brendon McCullum as Test Coach; Retained for White-Ball Formats

Brendon McCullum has been removed as England's Test head coach, which is another big change for the team just weeks after Ben Stokes stepped down as Test captain and retired from international cricket.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that McCullum will stay on as head coach for the white-ball teams but will no longer lead the Test side.

This decision follows England's poor results in red-ball cricket and several off-field issues that led to a review by the board's leadership.

Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi Named Replacements as Injury Sidelines Rana and Chakaravarthy

India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: India has also made some late changes, bringing in Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as replacements.

Harshit Rana will miss the ODI series because of a Grade 1 hamstring injury. Varun Chakaravarthy is also out with a more serious Grade 2 hamstring problem.

India vs England Squads

England Squad

Harry Brook (Captain)
Ben Duckett
Joe Root
Jacob Bethell
James Coles
Will Jacks
Rehan Ahmed
Gus Atkinson
Sam Curran
Liam Dawson
Tom Banton
Jos Buttler
Jofra Archer
Saqib Mahmood
Adil Rashid
Josh Tongue

India Squad

Shubman Gill (Captain)
Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Suryansh Shedge
Washington Sundar
Axar Patel
KL Rahul
Ishan Kishan
Kuldeep Yadav
Jasprit Bumrah
Prasidh Krishna
Harshit Rana
Arshdeep Singh
Gurnoor Brar

India vs England Key Players

India

Shubman Gill: One of India's most consistent ODI batters, Gill will be expected to provide a solid start and anchor the innings.
Virat Kohli: With vast experience and an excellent record against England, Kohli remains India's biggest match-winner in the middle order.
Hardik Pandya: His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, especially during the middle overs.
Kuldeep Yadav: The left-arm wrist-spinner has troubled England's batters in ODIs and could be crucial on a spin-friendly surface.
Jasprit Bumrah: India's pace spearhead is capable of striking with the new ball and delivering in the death overs.

England

Jos Buttler: England's explosive wicketkeeper-batter can change the game within a few overs.
Joe Root: A dependable batter who anchors the innings and handles spin well.
Ben Duckett: An aggressive opener who likes to attack from the start.
Adil Rashid: England's most experienced spinner and a proven wicket-taker in the middle overs.
Jofra Archer: His pace and bounce make him England's biggest threat with the ball.

India vs England Pitch Report

India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: The pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to get some movement with the new ball during the opening overs, while batters should find stroke-making easier as the match progresses.

Spinners are expected to come into play in the middle overs, especially if the surface begins to slow down. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, considering the possibility of dew in the second innings.

India vs England Head to Head

Matches Played	110
India Wins	61
England Wins	44
No Result/Tied	5

India holds the overall advantage in the ODI rivalry, although England has remained a strong competitor in recent years.

India vs England Prediction

India vs England 1st ODI Match Preview: India enters the match with a slight edge, thanks to its experienced batting lineup and a balanced bowling attack featuring quality pacers and spinners.

England's aggressive batting style makes them dangerous, but they will need early breakthroughs to put India under pressure.

Prediction: India are favourites to win the 1st ODI, though England has the firepower to pull off an upset if their top order gets going.

Read More: