IND vs ENG, 1st ODI 2026 Toss Report and Playing XIs Live Update: England Elect To Bat; Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah Return for India
England captain Harry Brook won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the 1st ODI at Edgbaston on July 14, 2026. Virat Kohli, 37, and Jasprit Bumrah return for India, bolstering their squad for this highly anticipated series opener. This article provides live updates, confirmed playing XIs, updated head-to-head statistics, and global broadcast.
The highly anticipated three-match One-Day International series between hosts England and touring India kicked off today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground. England captain Harry Brook won the toss and, without hesitation, elected to bat first under sunny skies, setting the stage for a thrilling series opener. India vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 1st ODI 2026.
The match sees the return of two of India's biggest stars, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, bolstering a squad looking to establish momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
Toss and Team News: England's Batting Decision
England's decision to bat first aligns with their aggressive white-ball approach. Captain Harry Brook expressed confidence in his team's ability to post a formidable total on what is expected to be a good batting surface. The hosts, fresh off a dominant 4-0 T20I series victory against India last week, aim to replicate that success in the 50-over format.
England (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid
India's Powerful Returns: Kohli and Bumrah Boost
The biggest news from the Indian camp is the return of veteran batsmen Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, both key figures in India's ODI plans. Kohli, 37 years old as of July 2026, boasts a phenomenal ODI record in England, having scored 1,349 runs across 33 ODI matches at an impressive average of 51.88, including one century and 12 half-centuries. His return to English soil for white-ball cricket is his first since 2022. Birmingham Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs England 1st ODI 2026.
Jasprit Bumrah, a formidable presence with the ball, returns to lead the pace attack. He has an impressive ODI record, with 149 wickets in 89 matches, including a best of 6/19 against England. Bumrah was a crucial member of India's squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, where India lifted the title. The year 2025 also saw Bumrah become the first bowler to reach the number one position in the ICC Men's Player Rankings across all three formats, a feat that underlined his peerless standing in world cricket.
Skipper Shubman Gill, who has been in outstanding ODI form this year with 373 runs in five innings at an average of 74.6, will open alongside the returning Rohit Sharma. Gill's remarkable consistency led him to the World No. 1 ranking in the ICC ODI Batting charts by early 2026, and he has been named India's ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. Their opening partnership has averaged 60.9 in ODIs, providing India with solid starts.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
The Edgbaston clash promises a captivating start to the ODI series, with both teams eager to make a statement. The return of key players for India adds an extra layer of excitement, setting the stage for a memorable contest.
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