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India will lock horns with England in the first of the five-match T20I series on Wednesday afternoon at the Riverside Ground in Durham.
This will mark England's first appearance in the format since suffering a semi-final exit against India at the T20 World Cup back in March, while India themselves arrive in Durham still reeling from a stunning 2-0 series loss to Ireland just days earlier.
India will be led into this series by Shreyas Iyer, who took over the T20I captaincy after Suryakumar Yadav was dropped from the setup.
Iyer's opening assignment couldn't have gone much worse, with India losing twice to Ireland within the space of two days, first by 34 runs and then by a single run.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his squad place on the back of a sensational IPL campaign, finishing as player of the tournament after smashing 776 runs in 16 matches for Rajasthan Royals at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate touching 237.70.
Despite the hype, he was left out entirely against Ireland, with India sticking to the proven opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson that had delivered the World Cup title earlier this year.
The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.
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Conditions in Durham look fairly mild and changeable through the evening window, with intermittent cloud cover and a moderate chance of showers throughout.
As per forecasts, there is a possibility of rain interrupting play in Durham on Wednesday afternoon.
If rain affects the India vs England first T20I in Durham, it might be delayed or shortened.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match.
In case of a washed-out match, there are no reserve days, and the fixture will be abandoned.
The India vs England first T20I will be played at Riverside Stadium in Durham, United Kingdom.
The match will start at 10:00 p.m. IST on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Here's how to watch the India vs England match in India:
The India vs England will be available for live TV broadcast across Sony Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the SonyLIV app and website.
India are the favourites to win this match at 1.98 on Dafa, while the odds for England to win are 1.80.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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This will mark England's first appearance in the format since suffering a semi-final exit against India at the T20 World Cup back in March, while India themselves arrive in Durham still reeling from a stunning 2-0 series loss to Ireland just days earlier.
India will be led into this series by Shreyas Iyer, who took over the T20I captaincy after Suryakumar Yadav was dropped from the setup.
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Iyer's opening assignment couldn't have gone much worse, with India losing twice to Ireland within the space of two days, first by 34 runs and then by a single run.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his squad place on the back of a sensational IPL campaign, finishing as player of the tournament after smashing 776 runs in 16 matches for Rajasthan Royals at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate touching 237.70.
Despite the hype, he was left out entirely against Ireland, with India sticking to the proven opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson that had delivered the World Cup title earlier this year.
The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.
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Durham weather forecast for England vs India 1st T20I
Conditions in Durham look fairly mild and changeable through the evening window, with intermittent cloud cover and a moderate chance of showers throughout.
- 5:00 PM: 19°C (49% chance of rain)
- 6:00 PM: 18°C (53% chance of rain)
- 7:00 PM: 17°C (45% chance of rain)
- 8:00 PM: 17°C (51% chance of rain)
- 9:00 PM: 17°C (47% chance of rain)
- 10:00 PM: 17°C (40% chance of rain)
- 11:00 PM: 16°C (34% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Durham:
As per forecasts, there is a possibility of rain interrupting play in Durham on Wednesday afternoon.
What happens if England vs India 1st T20I is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the India vs England first T20I in Durham, it might be delayed or shortened.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match.
In case of a washed-out match, there are no reserve days, and the fixture will be abandoned.
What time does England vs India 1st T20I start?
The India vs England first T20I will be played at Riverside Stadium in Durham, United Kingdom.
The match will start at 10:00 p.m. IST on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
How to watch England vs India 1st T20I in India?
Here's how to watch the India vs England match in India:
- TV channel: Sony Sports Network channels
- Live stream: SonyLiv app and website
The India vs England will be available for live TV broadcast across Sony Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the SonyLIV app and website.
England vs India 1st T20I: Betting odds
India are the favourites to win this match at 1.98 on Dafa, while the odds for England to win are 1.80.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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