India Tour of England 2026
Following a disappointing T20I series defeat in Ireland, Team India will look to bounce back when they take on England in an exciting white-ball series. The tour features five T20 Internationals followed by three One-Day Internationals, with matches scheduled across some of England's most iconic cricket venues from July 1 to July 19, 2026.
The series is expected to provide valuable preparation for upcoming ICC tournaments while giving youngsters an opportunity to impress in English conditions.
India Tour of England 2026 Schedule
MatchDateVenue
1st T20I
July 1
Chester-le-Street
2nd T20I
July 4
Manchester
3rd T20I
July 7
Nottingham
4th T20I
July 9
Bristol
5th T20I
July 11
Southampton
1st ODI
July 14
Birmingham
2nd ODI
July 16
Cardiff
3rd ODI
July 19
Lord's, London
Match Timings (IST)
- T20Is: 9:30 PM IST
- ODIs: 5:30 PM IST (may vary slightly depending on venue and daylight saving).
India Squad
The Indian T20I squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of the squad, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested as part of workload management.
T20I Squad:
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Prasidh Krishna
- Prince Yadav
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Suryansh Shedge
England Squad
England are expected to announce a strong white-ball squad featuring experienced campaigners alongside emerging talents. The final ODI squad may be confirmed closer to the start of the series.
Where to Watch IND vs ENG 2026
Indian fans can watch the matches live on:
- Sony Sports Network (TV)
- Sony LIV (Live Streaming)
Key Players to Watch
India
- Shreyas Iyer
- Tilak Varma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Sanju Samson
- Arshdeep Singh
England
- Jos Buttler
- Harry Brook
- Ben Duckett
- Phil Salt
- Adil Rashid (subject to squad confirmation)
Head-to-Head
England have traditionally been a formidable side at home, but India have enjoyed several memorable victories in recent white-ball contests. English conditions often test both batting technique and fast-bowling depth, making this series an important challenge for both teams.
Why This Series Matters
This tour carries significance beyond bilateral bragging rights. For India, it offers an opportunity to recover after the Ireland setback and evaluate young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in challenging overseas conditions. England, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on home advantage and build momentum for future ICC events.