India will play England in the first one-day international at Edgbaston. After successive T20I defeats to Ireland and England, the team returns to the 50-over format. Star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to rejoin the squad ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli missed the recent series against Afghanistan, while Jasprit Bumrah makes his first 50-over appearance since the 2023 World Cup final. Coach Gautam Gambhir seeks to reduce pressure from prior results by securing a series victory.
