India and England Begin Highly Anticipated ODI Series at Edgbaston Today
New Zealand bounced back with a five-wicket victory against West Indies to level their ODI series at 1-1.
The story
The cricketing world's attention turns to Edgbaston today as India and England commence their three-match One Day International series. The series opener is set to begin later this morning, marking a significant white-ball contest between two of the sport's top nations. India will be keen to start strong, especially with the return of key players like Jasprit Bumrah, who is making his first ODI appearance since the 2023 World Cup final, and the seasoned duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, New Zealand secured a crucial five-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI at Providence Stadium yesterday. Chasing a modest target of 139, New Zealand reached 141/5 in 32.4 overs. The victory was largely set up by left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox, who delivered a match-winning spell of 5/19. Despite a solid start from West Indies openers, the spin-friendly conditions allowed New Zealand's bowlers to dominate, bundling out the hosts for just 138. Tom Latham (37*) and Michael Bracewell (24*) guided the Kiwis home, leveling the five-match series at one game apiece.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies vs New Zealand | ODI | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | Jayden Lennox 5/19 |
| Denmark vs Hungary | T20 | Denmark won by 66 runs | Hamid Shah 54 (37) |
| Estonia vs Turkey | T20 | Estonia won by 6 wickets | Habib Khan 64 (38) |
Series in play
New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026. 2nd ODI, series tied 1-1
India tour of England, 2026. 1st ODI begins today
Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026. Test and ODI legs concluded, T20I series to begin. Zimbabwe won ODI series 2-1 and holds Test advantage.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Test Championship, 2025-27 | 1. Australia (87.50 PCT), 2. South Africa (75.00 PCT), 3. New Zealand (72.22 PCT) | The top two teams will contest the final in 2027. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (121 rating), 2. New Zealand (113 rating), 3. Australia (102 rating) | Rankings based on recent performance and consistency. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. England (268 rating), 2. India (268 rating), 3. Australia (260 rating) | England leads India on fewer matches played with an equal rating. |
| ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings | 1. Ishan Kishan (897 points) | The Indian batter recently became the top-ranked T20I batter. |
What we'll be watching
- England vs India, 1st ODI, India tour of England, 2026 at Edgbaston on July 14th.
- Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 at Queens Sports Club on July 15th.
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