England vs India Today's Match Prediction, 1st ODI - Who will win today’s match?
ENG vs IND Match Prediction, 1st ODI - Who will win today’s match? (Source: Indian Cricket Team on IG)
Published - 13 Jul 2026, 08:15 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After being hammered 4-0 in the T20I series, India will have their task cut out as they take on England in the first ODI on Tuesday, July 14, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Having been winless in their last seven matches, the Men in Blue will be desperate to turn things around in the ODIs.
The return of senior pros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, will further bolster the Indian team as they build up to the ODI World Cup 2027. On the other hand, England will be high on confidence after registering a historic T20I series win over India.
The Harry Brook-led side will look to carry their momentum into the upcoming series as well and will be eyeing their first win in a 50-over assignment over India since 2018, having lost the last three series successively.
ENG vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, July 14 | England vs India | 1st ODI | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 AM |
Edgbaston Venue Stats (ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 65 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 27 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 31 |
| Match Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 6 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 235 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 188 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 408/9 (50) by England vs New Zealand, 2015 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 70/10 (25.2) by Australia vs England, 1977 |
| Highest Score Chased | 332 [332/7 in 48 overs] by England vs Pakistan, 2021 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 171/10 (53.5) by England vs Australia, 1977 |
Edgbaston Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Average |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 110 |
| England | 44 |
| India | 61 |
| Tied | 2 |
| No Result | 3 |
England vs India Predicted Playing 11
England (ENG):
Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue
India (IND):
Shubman Gill(c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Ishan Kishan/Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Players to watch out for in ENG vs IND:
Virat Kohli (IND):
The star batter will mark his return to international cricket, having last played in January against New Zealand. Kohli was also seen in imperious form in the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), having scored 675 runs from 16 innings at an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.84. As the batting stalwart returns to the format he loves the most, he will look to leave his mark with a big innings in the series opener.
Jofra Archer (ENG):
The speedster has been in rich form across formats, as he had a remarkable Indian Premier League 2026, taking 25 scalps from 16 innings and even won the Player of the Series award in their 1-2 loss to New Zealand in Tests, after taking 11 wickets from two matches. Archer was again seen at his menacing best in the T20I series, scalping seven wickets from four matches. He will again pose a major threat to India in the ODI series.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.