India Tour of England 2026 ODI Series – Match Results, Scorecards and Highlights
England defeated India 2-1 in the three-match men’s ODI series played at Edgbaston, Sophia Gardens and Lord’s in July 2026.
India began the series with a convincing six-wicket victory in Birmingham, but England responded by winning a tense chase in Cardiff. The hosts then produced a record-breaking batting display in the deciding match at Lord’s and completed a 27-run victory.
The result gave England its first bilateral ODI series victory against India since 2018. Joe Root was named Player of the Series after scoring 249 runs without being dismissed across his three innings.
India vs England ODI Series 2026 at a Glance
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | July 14, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | July 16, 2026 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | England won by 4 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | July 19, 2026 | Lord’s, London | England won by 27 runs |
| Series result | England won 2-1 |
The BCCI originally scheduled the three ODIs for July 14, 16 and 19, with start times of 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 3:30 PM IST respectively. Shubman Gill captained India, while Harry Brook led England.
Complete ODI Series Score Summary
| Match | England | India | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 258 all out | 262/4 | India |
| 2nd ODI | 235/6 | 233 all out | England |
| 3rd ODI | 387/3 | 360/7 | England |
1st ODI: India Win by Six Wickets at Edgbaston
England: 258 all out in 47.5 overs
India: 262/4 in 45.2 overs
Result: India won by six wickets
Player of the Match: Axar Patel
India started the ODI series strongly by successfully chasing England’s target of 259 with 28 deliveries remaining.
England elected to bat first and reached 258 before being dismissed. Joe Root made 76, while Liam Dawson contributed 68. Axar Patel was India’s outstanding bowler, taking four wickets for 62 runs.
Shubman Gill leads India’s chase
India captain Shubman Gill scored 80 from 75 deliveries and provided the foundation for the chase. His controlled innings allowed India to remain ahead of the required run rate despite losing wickets during the middle overs.
Axar then completed an excellent all-round performance by scoring an unbeaten 57 from 52 balls. Washington Sundar also made an unbeaten half-century as India reached 262 for four.
Axar Patel’s all-round performance
Axar’s four-wicket haul prevented England from building a total close to 300, while his unbeaten innings ensured India completed the chase without late pressure.
The victory was England’s first ODI defeat at Edgbaston since India beat them at the same ground in 2014.
2nd ODI: Joe Root Helps England Level the Series
India: 233 all out in 44 overs
England: 235/6 in 44.1 overs
Result: England won by four wickets
Player of the Match: Joe Root
England levelled the series in Cardiff after Joe Root produced a patient unbeaten innings of 99.
India had reached 104 for one and appeared capable of posting approximately 300. However, the visitors lost seven wickets for only 55 runs during a major middle-order collapse and were dismissed for 233 with six overs unused.
Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli score fifties
Shreyas Iyer top-scored for India with 66, while Virat Kohli made 65. Their partnership placed India in a strong position, but England’s fast bowlers took wickets regularly once the stand ended.
Jofra Archer claimed three wickets for 47 runs, and Gus Atkinson recorded his best ODI figures with three for 50. Archer removed Axar Patel and Shivam Dube with consecutive deliveries and briefly had an opportunity to complete a hat-trick.
Bumrah strikes with the first ball
Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Ben Duckett with the first delivery of England’s innings, and Jacob Bethell also fell early. England later slipped to 125 for five, giving India a realistic chance of defending the modest total.
Root remained composed while wickets fell around him. He added 72 with Will Jacks and then guided England to victory alongside Atkinson, who made an unbeaten 23 from 16 balls. England completed the chase with 35 deliveries remaining.
Root finished one run short of a century, but his unbeaten 99 was enough to take England into the series decider with the score level at 1-1.
3rd ODI: England Win the Series at Lord’s
England: 387/3 in 50 overs
India: 360/7 in 50 overs
Result: England won by 27 runs
Series result: England won 2-1
The final ODI produced more than 740 runs as both teams delivered an exceptional batting performance at Lord’s.
England chose to bat first and posted 387 for three, its highest ODI total at the historic ground. Ben Duckett scored 141 from 135 balls, surpassing Viv Richards’ previous record for the highest individual ODI score at Lord’s.
Duckett and Bethell create record partnership
Duckett shared a 192-run opening partnership with Jacob Bethell, who scored 91.
It was England’s highest opening partnership against India in ODIs. The stand gave the hosts an ideal foundation and allowed Joe Root and Jos Buttler to attack during the final overs.
Root remained unbeaten on 74, while Buttler smashed an unbeaten 41 from only 13 deliveries. England scored heavily during the final five overs and pushed its total well beyond the initial projection.
India’s bowling attack was without Bumrah because of a knee injury. Gurnoor Brar conceded 97 runs from his ten overs, while Prince Yadav returned one wicket for 79 runs.
Rohit Sharma’s Brilliant Century
India responded strongly through Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
The opening pair added 147, with Gill scoring 77. Rohit then completed his 34th ODI century and became the first Indian batter to make an ODI hundred at Lord’s.
He eventually scored 138 from 110 balls, hitting 17 fours and five sixes. His innings kept India close to the required scoring rate for much of the chase.
Virat Kohli also contributed 74, his first ODI half-century at Lord’s. However, India lost momentum after Bethell bowled Rohit, and Sam Curran then took three wickets in seven deliveries.
Curran finished with four wickets for 75 runs as India closed on 360 for seven—27 runs short of England’s total.
India vs England 2026 ODI Series Result
England won the three-match ODI series 2-1.
India led the series after winning at Edgbaston, but England recovered through two contrasting performances:
- A controlled and patient chase on a difficult Cardiff surface
- An aggressive, record-breaking batting performance at Lord’s
England’s victory was its first bilateral ODI series success against India since 2018 and an important result against the team that entered the series ranked number one in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings.
Joe Root Named Player of the Series
Joe Root was England’s most consistent player across the three matches.
| Match | Joe Root’s score |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 76 not out |
| 2nd ODI | 99 not out |
| 3rd ODI | 74 not out |
| Series total | 249 runs without dismissal |
Root remained unbeaten in every innings and recorded his sixth consecutive ODI half-century during the deciding match.
His role changed according to the situation. At Edgbaston he helped England recover, in Cardiff he anchored a difficult chase, and at Lord’s he accelerated alongside Buttler after the openers had created a strong platform.
Leading Performers of the Series
Joe Root
Root’s 249 unbeaten runs made him the defining player of the series. His 99 in Cardiff was especially important because England had lost five wickets while chasing only 234.
Ben Duckett
Duckett produced the biggest individual innings of the series with 141 in the deciding match. His century broke the long-standing record for the highest ODI score at Lord’s.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit’s 138 was India’s best individual innings. It came while chasing 388 in a series decider and briefly gave India a realistic opportunity to complete one of its highest ODI chases.
Axar Patel
Axar was the match-winner in the opening ODI, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 57. His all-round display gave India its only victory of the series.
Shubman Gill
Gill scored 80 in India’s opening victory and 77 in the final. He provided strong starts but was unable to convert them into a series-winning contribution.
Sam Curran
Curran’s four wickets in the third ODI stopped India’s chase after Rohit and Gill had established a strong platform. His spell during the closing stages effectively secured the series.
Why India Lost the ODI Series
Middle-order collapse in Cardiff
India’s biggest missed opportunity came in the second ODI.
At 104 for one, the visitors had enough time and wickets to build a total above 300. Instead, seven wickets fell for 55 runs, leaving England with a target of only 234.
Expensive death bowling at Lord’s
India struggled badly during the closing overs of England’s innings in the third ODI.
Root and Buttler accelerated sharply, with Buttler scoring 41 from 13 balls. India captain Gill later acknowledged that the heavy scoring during the final overs had placed the target beyond a manageable level.
England’s experienced players delivered
Root provided consistency, Duckett played the decisive century and Curran produced the crucial bowling spell in the final.
England also received valuable contributions from Bethell, Archer, Atkinson and Buttler at different stages of the series.
India depended heavily on established batters
Gill, Rohit, Kohli, Iyer and Axar produced notable innings, but India did not receive enough consistent support from its lower-middle order.
The failure to bat through 50 overs in Cardiff proved particularly costly.
Bumrah missed the deciding match
Bumrah played an important role in the opening two matches but was unavailable at Lord’s because of a knee problem. His absence reduced India’s control with the new ball and during the later overs.
India ODI Squad for the England Tour
India’s original 15-player squad was:
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar.
Harsh Dubey was later added to the squad before the third ODI following an injury to Washington Sundar.
England ODI Squad
England selected:
Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.
Major Records From the Series
Highest ODI score at Lord’s
Duckett’s 141 surpassed Viv Richards’ unbeaten 138 from the 1979 World Cup Final.
England’s highest ODI total at Lord’s
England’s 387 for three became its highest ODI total at the venue.
Record England opening stand against India
Duckett and Bethell’s 192 was England’s highest opening partnership against India in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s 34th ODI century
Rohit completed his 34th ODI hundred and became the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord’s.
Root unbeaten throughout the series
Root scored 249 runs across three innings without being dismissed and registered six consecutive ODI half-centuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the India vs England ODI series in 2026?
England won the three-match series 2-1 after victories in Cardiff and at Lord’s.
Who won the first ODI?
India won the opening match at Edgbaston by six wickets.
Who was Player of the Match in the first ODI?
Axar Patel received the award after taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 57.
Who won the second ODI?
England won by four wickets after chasing India’s total of 233. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99.
Who won the third ODI?
England won the deciding match at Lord’s by 27 runs.
Who scored the most runs in the series?
Joe Root scored 249 runs and remained unbeaten in all three innings.
Who scored centuries in the ODI series?
Ben Duckett scored 141 for England, while Rohit Sharma scored 138 for India in the third ODI.
Who was India’s captain?
Shubman Gill captained India throughout the series.
Who captained England?
Harry Brook captained the England ODI team.
Final Thoughts
The India tour of England 2026 ODI series delivered three very different contests.
India’s bowlers and all-rounders controlled the opening match, Root’s calm unbeaten 99 decided a low-scoring second ODI, and the series concluded with an extraordinary run-fest at Lord’s.
Rohit’s century was one of India’s finest individual performances in England, but Duckett’s record 141, Root’s remarkable consistency and Curran’s decisive spell ensured the trophy remained with the hosts.
For India, the series exposed concerns around middle-order stability, lower-order batting and death bowling. England, meanwhile, demonstrated resilience by recovering from an opening defeat and defeating the world’s top-ranked ODI side in consecutive matches.
