ENG vs IND 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: After a disappointing time in Ireland, India have reached England for the second leg of the UK tour. Shreyas Iyer took over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav and suffered a series whitewash against Ireland. Can they show some form against England?
The first T20I between England and India will be held at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Wednesday at 10 PM IST. Shreyas Iyer will be eager to get a win as captain. England have been playing continuous cricket. They lost the third test against New Zealand on Monday, and after just one day they will be back in action against India.
ENG vs IND: Match Details
- Date: July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time: 10:00 PM IST
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
ENG vs IND: Live Streaming Details
The live action of the first T20I will be available on the Sony Sports networks in India. Fans can watch the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
ENG vs IND: Head-to-Head in T20I
- Total Matches: 30
- India: 18
- England: 12
- No-result: 00
ENG vs IND: Ground Pitch Report
Riverside Ground has a balanced wicket. It has good assistance for the fast bowlers with the new ball. The bounce and pace in the wicket are good, and batters will find it a little challenged. The toss will be important, as the chasing team will feel comfortable.
ENG vs IND: Possible XIs
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook ©, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid
India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
ENG vs IND: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Abhishek Sharma looked comfortable in Ireland but couldn't get going in the second game. He has good numbers against England and will be key. For England, Phil Salt likes playing against India and has a great record against India.
Probable Best Bowler
Arshdeep Singh has done well against England, and he has dismissed Buttler and Salt more often than not. His opening spell will be key. For England, Adil Rashid is the trump card against the fragile Indian middle order.
Today Match Prediction: England have a good number at home, and the way India struggled in Ireland, England will start this game as favorites.
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