The India vs England ODI Series 2026 gets underway on 14 July, with the first One-Day International taking place at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. Cricket fans in India can watch the match live from 3:30 PM IST on JioHotstar.
Following a disappointing T20I campaign against England, Team India will be aiming for a strong comeback in the 50-over format. The three-match ODI series provides an opportunity for the visitors to regroup and build momentum ahead of future international assignments.
🏏 India vs England ODI Series 2026 Schedule
| 📅 Match | 🏟️ Venue | 🕒 Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 14 July – 3:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 16 July – 3:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Lord’s, London | 19 July – 3:30 PM |
📺 Where to Watch India vs England ODI Live?
| 📌 Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | India Tour of England 2026 |
| Format | One Day International (ODI) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Match Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue (1st ODI) | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham |
🇮🇳 India Aim to Bounce Back
India head into the ODI series after suffering their first-ever bilateral T20I series defeat against England, with the hosts sealing the series convincingly. The focus now shifts to the longer format, where India will look to improve their batting depth, fielding standards, and overall consistency.
💬 Cheteshwar Pujara: Middle Order and Fielding Need Improvement
Speaking on JioHotstar’s Match Centre Live, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted two major concerns from the recently concluded T20I series.
📌 Pujara’s Key Observations
- 🏏 England’s middle order consistently outperformed India’s.
- 🧤 India’s fielding standards were below expectations throughout the series.
- 🔄 India lacked enough depth in the all-rounder department.
- ⚡ Fielding remains a decisive factor in T20 cricket and must improve significantly.
Pujara noted that while batting and bowling failures can happen with a young side, poor fielding across an entire series is difficult to accept.
🎙️ Abhishek Nayar Backs Captain Shreyas Iyer
Former India coach Abhishek Nayar urged patience with captain Shreyas Iyer, believing that leadership requires time and stability.
✅ Nayar’s Message
“Tell players what you expect from them. When you lose, you need to create direction, not chaos.”
According to Nayar, every new captain deserves the opportunity to build a team based on his own vision, just as previous leaders including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes, and Harry Brook have done.
He believes it is too early to question Iyer’s leadership and that the current setbacks should instead help define the team’s future direction.
🏏 India’s Short Ball Challenge
Nayar also described England’s tactical use of the short ball as an important learning experience for India’s young batting unit.
He believes the exposure will help Indian batters prepare better for overseas conditions, particularly with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 in Australia on the horizon.
🎯 Focus on India’s Spin Department
The former coach also backed India’s spin attack despite recent struggles.
He stressed that experienced bowlers like Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy should be supported rather than discarded, adding that the coaching staff must clearly communicate player roles and expectations.
📋 ODI Series at a Glance
| 🏆 Series | India Tour of England 2026 |
|---|---|
| 📅 Starts | 14 July 2026 |
| 🏟️ Opening Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 📺 Streaming | JioHotstar |
| 🏏 Total Matches | 3 ODIs |
📌 Highlights
- 🏏 India vs England 1st ODI on 14 July.
- 📍 Match to be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- 📺 Live streaming on JioHotstar from 3:30 PM IST.
- 🗓️ Three-match ODI series concludes on 19 July at Lord’s.
- 💬 Abhishek Nayar urges patience with Shreyas Iyer and calls for “direction, not chaos.”
- 🏏 Cheteshwar Pujara highlights India’s fielding and middle-order concerns after the T20I series.
