India vs England 1st ODI: Date, time, squads and where to watch
Synopsis
India's 2027 World Cup road begins at Edgbaston with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah all back in blue. Kohli walks out for his 300th ODI innings, six wickets could make Kuldeep a 200-wicket spinner, and Gill is averaging 93.3 this year — England face a very different India from the one that lost the T20I series.
Key Takeaways
India face England in the 1st ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 15 July 2025 at 3:30 PM IST .
Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli , and Jasprit Bumrah return to the squad after sitting out the T20I series.
Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI innings and is within reach of 15,000 ODI runs .
Kuldeep Yadav needs 6 wickets to become the fourth Indian spinner to take 200 ODI wickets .
India have won 7 of 9 bilateral ODI series against England since 2010 .
Live on Sony Sports Network ; streaming on JioHotstar .
India open their 2027 ODI World Cup preparations against England in the first of three one-day internationals at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, with the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah reshaping the visitors into a near full-strength unit after a difficult T20I campaign on the same tour.
India's Key Returnees and Batting Lineup
The headline story is the simultaneous return of three senior pillars. Rohit Sharma reunites with captain Shubman Gill at the top of the order — a partnership that averages 60.9 in ODIs. Gill arrives in exceptional touch, having scored 373 runs across five innings this year at an average of 93.3 and a strike rate of 117, including three half-centuries and one century.
Virat Kohli's return carries milestone significance. Edgbaston is set to host his 300th ODI innings, and a productive series could carry the former captain past 15,000 ODI runs. Since the start of 2025, Kohli has averaged a remarkable 123 across his last seven ODI innings. KL Rahul, who struck 139 runs against Afghanistan, is expected to handle wicketkeeping alongside a middle-order role, while Shreyas Iyer returns to his preferred No. 4 position.
India's Bowling Attack
Jasprit Bumrah returns to lead the pace unit, partnered by Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, and Gurnoor Brar. Spin interest centres on Kuldeep Yadav, who needs just six wickets to become only the fourth Indian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets — a milestone that could arrive in this series.
England's Strengths and Ambitions
England enter with their own momentum in the 50-over format. Captain Harry Brook has been in commanding form since taking charge, accumulating 850 runs in 17 ODI innings at an average of 60.7 with three centuries. Joe Root's consistency continues to anchor the middle order, while leg-spinner Adil Rashid — ranked second among England's wicket-takers since the 2023 ODI World Cup — is closing in on 150 ODI wickets.
Series Context and Historical Record
India arrive at Edgbaston having won seven of nine bilateral ODI series against England since 2010, underscoring their dominance in the format despite being outplayed in the T20I leg of this tour. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa now the clear horizon, Tuesday's opener is the first meaningful audition for combinations that could define India's white-ball future.
Match Details and Where to Watch
When: Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 3:30 PM IST
Where: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
India Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav
England Squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue
Point of View
Kohli, and Bumrah restores the first-choice template, but the real question is whether Gill can assert himself as a captain who shapes selections rather than inherits them. Kohli's average of 123 since January 2025 is extraordinary, but ODI cricket's compressed timeline to South Africa means India need combinations, not just individual brilliance. The T20I loss should not be over-read — but it does flag that India's bench depth in pace bowling remains thin without Bumrah, a vulnerability that a World Cup injury could ruthlessly expose.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the India vs England 1st ODI being played?
The 1st ODI between India and England is scheduled for Tuesday, 15 July 2025, at 3:30 PM IST at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England.
Where can I watch the India vs England ODI series live in India?
The series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Who are the key players returning for India in the ODI series?
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah all return after missing the T20I leg of the tour. Their inclusion gives captain Shubman Gill a near full-strength squad for the World Cup build-up.
What milestones could Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav reach in this series?
Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI innings at Edgbaston and could cross 15,000 ODI runs during the series. Kuldeep Yadav needs just six wickets to become the fourth Indian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets.
What is India's ODI record against England in recent years?
India have won seven of nine bilateral ODI series against England since 2010, reflecting consistent dominance in the 50-over format despite being outplayed in the T20I leg of this tour.
