Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Play in India vs England 1st ODI 2026?
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to feature in the India vs England 1st ODI today, July 14, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The star batsmen's return boosts the Indian squad, aiming to rebound from a T20I series defeat, as they face Harry Brook's England in the opening match of the three-ODI series, kicking off at 3:30 PM IST.
Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating a high-octane encounter as India takes on England in the first One-Day International of their three-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham, today, July 14, 2026. The spotlight intensifies with the return of veteran batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both included in the Indian squad after missing the recent Afghanistan series. Their presence is expected to provide a significant boost to the Men in Blue, who are keen to bounce back following a disappointing 4-0 whitewash in the preceding T20I series against England. Birmingham Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs England 1st ODI 2026.
Kohli's participation was initially subject to fitness clearance after he sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final. However, he is now confirmed and ready to make his mark, with a BCCI source indicating he will bat at number three, while captain Shubman Gill will open with Rohit Sharma. This series also marks the beginning of India's preparations for next year's ODI World Cup.
IND vs ENG 1st ODI Match Details
The 1st ODI between India and England is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match is set to commence at 3:30 PM IST (11:00 AM BST). England, led by Harry Brook, enters the ODI series with confidence after their dominant T20I performance, while India, under Shubman Gill's captaincy, will be aiming to reset and showcase their prowess in the 50-over format.
Squads and Key Players
India ODI Squad:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Prasidh Krishna
- Arshdeep Singh
- Gurnoor Brar
- Prince Yadav (replaces injured Harshit Rana)
England ODI Squad:
- Harry Brook (Captain)
- Joe Root
- Jos Buttler
- Ben Duckett
- Will Jacks
- Jacob Bethell
- Tom Banton
- James Coles
- Sam Curran
- Liam Dawson
- Rehan Ahmed
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Saqib Mahmood
- Adil Rashid
- Josh Tongue
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
India, currently the No. 1 ranked ODI team, is coming off a 3-0 sweep against Afghanistan last month. England, despite their recent T20I dominance, has had a mixed bag in ODIs over the past year, with a 3-6 record, including a recent 2-1 series win against Sri Lanka in January. Historically, in 110 ODI encounters, India holds a significant edge with 61 victories compared to England's 44, with two matches ending in a tie and three ending in no result. Notably, England boasts an impressive record at Edgbaston, securing seven consecutive ODI victories at the venue since 2015.
As both teams eye a strong start to the ODI series, the return of experienced campaigners like Kohli and Sharma for India, coupled with England's home advantage and recent T20I form, sets the stage for a gripping contest. Fans worldwide will be tuned in to see which side draws first blood in this crucial bilateral series.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 14, 2026 01:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
