India’s ODI reset begins at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The first match of a three-game series starts at 11:00 AM local time and 3:30 PM IST. After a humiliating 4-0 T20I series defeat, India return to the format they do best. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are all back. Check out this match preview of India vs England 1st ODI.
Match Overview
The three-match ODI series begins at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The second match moves to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on July 16. The final ODI is at Lord’s on July 19. India have won seven of nine bilateral ODI series against England since 2010.
This is not a team that struggles in the 50-over format. Their record against England here is significantly better than their T20I track record on this tour.
England won the T20I series 4-0. But ODI cricket requires different skills, a different mindset, and different personnel. India arrive at Edgbaston with that knowledge firmly in mind.
India’s Squad: A Completely Different Team
The ODI squad looks nothing like the T20I group that struggled on this tour. Three of India’s biggest names are back. Rohit Sharma returns to open alongside Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli slots into the middle order. Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace attack for the first time in an ODI since the 2023 World Cup final.
Rohit has a remarkable record at Edgbaston specifically. He averages 89.4 in ODIs at this ground, with seven ODI centuries to his name in England overall. Those numbers are extraordinary. Kohli arrives in fine form despite missing the Afghanistan series, with six fifty-plus scores in his last seven ODI innings. He needs 203 runs to reach 15,000 ODI runs, a milestone no other batter has ever reached.
India Probable XI: Shubman Gill(c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer(vc), KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar.
England’s Squad: Jos Buttler’s 200th ODI Cap
England’s ODI side is built on the confidence of a dominant T20I series win. Harry Brook leads the side with the same aggressive intent that has defined his captaincy all summer. Joe Root returns to the squad after being rested for the T20Is. Jacob Bethell is set to open with Ben Duckett, giving England a dynamic left-hand option at the top.
The milestone of the day belongs to Jos Buttler. He earns his 200th ODI cap at Edgbaston, making him one of the most decorated wicketkeeper-batters in England’s history. Josh Tongue, who impressed during the T20Is, makes his ODI debut. Gus Atkinson, returning from injury, strengthens England’s pace options.
England Probable XI: Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid.
Key Players to Watch
Virat Kohli
Kohli needs just 49 runs to reach 15,000 ODI runs. He would become the first batter in history to reach that landmark. He is in outstanding form and motivated to make a statement after being absent for the T20I series. Edgbaston in July is a ground that suits attacking middle-order batting. Kohli at his best here is a serious match-winner.
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah’s return is the biggest single boost India could have received for the ODI series. He has not played an ODI since November 2023. He brings yorkers, reverse swing, death bowling expertise, and a reputation that alone changes how opposition batters approach their innings. England’s top order will need to plan specifically around him.
Joe Root
Root is England’s most reliable ODI batter against quality spin. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will be central to India’s bowling plan. Root’s ability to play spin intelligently in the middle overs makes him England’s most important batting asset in this format on this tour.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit at Edgbaston is a different proposition from Rohit anywhere else. His record at this ground borders on the extraordinary. If he gets in early, India’s total could be very large indeed.
Edgbaston Pitch Report
The Edgbaston surface traditionally offers excellent pace and bounce for the first 20 overs. The new ball moves with swing in the morning session. As the afternoon progresses, the pitch flattens and becomes a very good batting surface. Average first innings ODI totals at this ground have exceeded 290 in recent years.
Winning the toss and batting first is the historically preferred choice at Edgbaston in ODIs. Teams batting first have won close to 60 percent of matches at this venue in the last five years. Both captains will want to bat first on Tuesday afternoon.
Weather Forecast for Edgbaston on July 14
The forecast for Birmingham on match day is excellent. Sunny skies are expected throughout the afternoon and evening. The temperature will reach a high of around 25 degrees Celsius. There is only a 10 percent chance of rain.
A full 50-over match is virtually certain. Conditions will be warm and pleasant, ideal for batting and fielding throughout the afternoon session that starts at 11:00 AM local time.
Head to Head Record
India lead the overall ODI head-to-head record against England. They have won seven of nine bilateral ODI series against England since 2010. The last time England beat India in an ODI series at home was in 2018. India’s 50-over record on English soil is genuinely strong, particularly when Rohit and Kohli are both available and fit.
India’s ODI dominance through their Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year, covered in full detail in our breakdown of how India won the 2025 Champions Trophy undefeated, shows exactly how good this team can be in 50-over cricket when at full strength.
Who Will Win the 1st ODI
India are the favourites. The return of Kohli, Rohit, and Bumrah makes them a significantly stronger side than the T20I unit. Edgbaston suits India’s style of batting. Bumrah’s return changes the entire dynamic of the bowling attack. England are in fine form but ODI cricket rewards India’s particular strengths far more than T20Is do.
England’s best chance comes through Jofra Archer with the new ball and Adil Rashid in the middle overs. If they can remove Rohit and Kohli cheaply, India’s middle order, which has looked fragile at various points on this tour, becomes more vulnerable.
India win probability: 60 percent
England win probability: 40 percent
The series starts here. India need a statement result. This is where they should get one. For more context on how this India ODI batting lineup performs when fully assembled, our preview of India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI at Dharamsala from earlier this year shows how dominant the top order can be when Rohit and Kohli bat at the top.
Conclusion
India’s ODI reset starts at Edgbaston on Tuesday. After a miserable T20I tour, the return of their three biggest names, Kohli, Rohit, and Bumrah, gives this series a completely different look and feel. England have momentum but India have history, pedigree, and a burning desire to prove the T20I series was not the full picture of this team’s quality. July 14 at Edgbaston is where that argument begins.
