India vs England Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 1st ODI 2026

Birmingham will host a high-stakes One Day International as India and England clash in the opening fixture of their three-match series this Tuesday, July 14, 2026. After a disappointing 0-4 whitewash in the preceding T20I series, Shubman Gill's Indian team is eager to turn the tables and begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup on a winning note. The Men in Blue will be bolstered by the return of veteran stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, all making their much-anticipated comebacks to the 50-over format. Birmingham Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs England 1st ODI 2026.

England, under the captaincy of Harry Brook, enters the ODI series with confidence soaring, having convincingly won the T20I encounters. The hosts will be keen to extend their dominance over India, who currently hold the ICC's top ranking in ODIs. The toss for the 1st ODI is scheduled for 3:00 PM IST, with the first ball to be bowled at 3:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch India vs England 1st ODI Live in India

Cricket fans across India can catch all the live action of the 1st ODI between England and India on the Sony Sports Network. The matches will be telecast across various Sony Sports channels in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

For those preferring to stream the game online, live streaming will be exclusively available on the JioHotstar app and website. This is due to a content-sharing arrangement between JioHotstar and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), where JioHotstar holds the exclusive streaming rights for India's tours of England in 2025 and 2026, while SPNI retains the television broadcast rights. England Whitewash India 4-0 in IND vs ENG 2026 T20Is; Harry Brook and Jos Buttler's Record-Stand Help Three Lions Clinch 5th T20I.

IND vs ENG Squads for the 1st ODI

India: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav.

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

Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form

The rivalry between India and England in One Day Internationals has historically been closely contested. In 110 ODI matches played between the two nations, India holds a slight edge with 61 victories, while England has won 44. Three matches have ended in no-results, and two were tied.

India, despite their top ODI ranking, has faced a few recent setbacks, including T20I series losses to Ireland and England. England, currently ranked eighth in ODIs, will be aiming to build on their recent T20I success against India and improve their ODI standing. The stage is set for an enthralling contest as both teams look to assert their dominance in the 50-over format.

This 1st ODI not only serves as a crucial start to the series but also provides an early test for India's 2027 World Cup aspirations, while England seeks to maintain their momentum against one of the world's best ODI sides.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 14, 2026 02:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).