England Announce Playing XI as India T20I Series Kicks Off Today, Harry Brook to Lead Hosts
The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between England and India begins today at Riverside Ground, with England revealing their starting lineup.
The story
The Riverside Ground in Durham sets the stage today for the first of five T20 Internationals between hosts England and India. England has confirmed their playing XI for the opener, with Harry Brook taking the captaincy.
Notably, pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue have been rested for this match after their recent Test series against New Zealand, making way for Luke Wood and Saqib Mahmood. The English lineup features Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, and Adil Rashid alongside Brook, Wood, and Mahmood.
India, fresh off a recent series loss to Ireland, will be looking to bounce back against the second-ranked T20I side. India's squad includes captain Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma. This series is expected to be a clash of two powerful batting units, with India currently holding the top spot in the T20I rankings and having won the last two T20 World Cups.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh | Test | Zimbabwe won by an innings and 85 runs | Innocent Kaia (140), Blessing Muzarabani (4/65) |
| Sweden vs Portugal | T20I | Result not yet available | Not available |
Series in play
Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe. One-off Test concluded, Zimbabwe won 1-0
Portugal tour of Sweden. 1st T20I in progress
India tour of England. 1st T20I begins today
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia leads the Test rankings as of early 2026. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | #1 India | India holds the top spot in One Day International cricket as of early 2026. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | #1 India | India is the top-ranked team in Twenty20 International cricket as of early 2026. |
| ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings | #1 Abhishek Sharma (India) | Abhishek Sharma leads the individual T20I batting rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- England vs India, 1st T20I, July 1, 2026, Riverside Ground
- Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, One-off Test, Day 5, July 2, 2026, Harare Sports Club (if play extends)
- Sweden vs Portugal, 3rd T20I, July 2, 2026, Botkyrka Cricket Center
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