The standard white-ball rivalry enters its next high-voltage chapter as India’s tour of England 2026 shifts to a highly anticipated three-match ODI series. Following a dominant run by the hosts in the preceding T20Is, the Men in Blue will look to bounce back in the 50-over format, which also serves as crucial early preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027.
Led by youthful dynamism, Shubman Gill captains the Indian contingent, which receives a monumental boost with the return of legendary veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for what might be their final ODI outings on English soil. Backed by the lethal pace of Jasprit Bumrah and the spin of Kuldeep Yadav, the visitors boast a perfectly balanced squad despite minor injury reshuffles.
Meanwhile, England, marshaled by skipper Harry Brook, will rely on the explosive power of Jos Buttler, the stabilizing presence of Joe Root, and a relentless pace attack featuring Jofra Archer and Sam Curran. Traversing iconic venues from Edgbaston to Lord’s, this series promises a tactical masterclass of aggressive batting and clinical swing bowling. With both squads blending generation-defining greatness with raw, future-forward talent, fans are guaranteed a spectacular, closely fought cricketing blockbuster.
📅 England vs India 2026: ODI Series Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local/BST) | Time (IST) |
| 1st ODI | Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Thu, Jul 16, 2026 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Sun, Jul 19, 2026 | Lord’s, London | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
👥 Squads
England: Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Joe Root, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett (wk), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, James Coles, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid
India: Shubman Gill (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prince Yadav
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📺 Broadcast & Live Streaming Details
- India: Sony Sports Network, Jio Hotstar
- Pakistan: PTV, Myco
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go, NOW
- North America: Willow TV
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ, Sky Sport Now
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean, ESPN app
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
- UAE: CricLife Max, STARSPLAY
- Rest of the World: ICC.tv
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