After a humiliating defeat in the T20I series, Team India seek revenge in the longer format, with the veterans returning to the fold. The Men in Blue, led by Shubman Gill, will lock horns with England for the opening game of a three-match ODI series on July 14 at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The fixture will be headlined by Virat Kohli, who is coming back to the national team after a long hiatus. Rohit Sharma also returns after playing in all three ODIs of the Afghanistan series on home soil.
Bolstering the Indian bowling department is Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action since representing Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Meanwhile, Harry Brook will be leading the English brigade after registering a 4-0 whitewash in the recently concluded T20I series. The hosts will now aim to continue the momentum in the 50-over format.
India vs England ODI: Edgbaston Pitch Report
The Edgbaston surface has historically been batting-friendly, with the average first-inning score in ODIs ranging between 290-320. Once the batters are set, strokeplay will become easier, though pacers can dominate in the initial overs with the new ball. Spinners can take over the charge in the middle overs.
India vs England Toss Prediction: Who will win today’s first ODI match toss in Edgbaston?
Winners: India captain Shubman Gill
Decision: Bowl first
Logic: With chase master Virat Kohli in the squad, India might opt to chase if Shubman Gill gets to make the decision. As per the records at Edgbaston, the teams batting second have achieved more success, winning 31 of the 65 ODIs. On the other hand, the bowlers will look to restrict their opponents under 300. The highest ODI total at this ground is 408, which England scored against New Zealand back in 2015.
India vs England Prediction: Who will win today’s IND vs ENG 1st ODI?
With both teams having a formidable squad, the India vs England first ODI is expected to be an enthralling show. With the fixture graced by legendary batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler and Joe Root, fans can witness a high-scoring battle. The pacer duo Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah will also look to make their presence felt for their teams.
IND vs ENG: Top Captain and Vice Captain Choices
Top Captain Choice:
Virat Kohli: The veteran Indian batter, after winning the IPL with RCB earlier this year, will be keen to make his return to the international circuit in style. With a proven record on English soil, Kohli will be keen to put on his A-game and guide India to a win after a string of defeats in the white-ball format.
Top Vice Captain Choice:
Jofra Archer: The English pacer picked up seven wickets in the recent T20I series against India, and will look to replicate his form in the upcoming game. Archer could be dangerous with the new ball and trouble the Indian top-order batters.
India vs England Probable XIs
India Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
England Probable XI: Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid
