India tour of England 2026 runs from July 1 to July 19, 2026, featuring 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs across eight venues in England and Wales.
The ECB confirmed the full fixtures as part of its 2026 home international season.
Shreyas Iyer captains India in the T20I series, while Shubman Gill leads the ODI squad.
Here is the complete schedule, squad details, match timings, and broadcasting information for every fixture on this tour.
India Tour of England 2026 Complete Schedule
All eight matches of the India tour of England 2026 schedule appear below with confirmed dates, venues, and match timings in IST and local (BST) formats.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I (D/N) | July 1, 2026 | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 10:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM BST |
| 2nd T20I | July 4, 2026 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM BST |
| 3rd T20I (D/N) | July 7, 2026 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 10:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM BST |
| 4th T20I (D/N) | July 9, 2026 | County Ground, Bristol | 10:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM BST |
| 5th T20I | July 11, 2026 | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 7:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM BST |
| 1st ODI | July 14, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM IST | 11:00 AM BST |
| 2nd ODI (D/N) | July 16, 2026 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 5:30 PM IST | 1:00 PM BST |
| 3rd ODI | July 19, 2026 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM IST | 11:00 AM BST |
The ECB moved three evening T20Is one hour earlier to 10:00 PM IST (from 11:00 PM IST) after discussions with Sky Sports and Sony Sports Network.
The tour wraps up at Lord’s on July 19, so fans get nearly three full weeks of white-ball cricket.
India T20I Squad for England Tour 2026
Shreyas Iyer leads India’s 16-member T20I squad, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
The BCCI selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, announced this squad on June 6, 2026.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Top-order Batter |
| Tilak Varma (vc) | Batting Allrounder |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batting Allrounder |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Top-order Batter |
| Shivam Dube | Batting Allrounder |
| Axar Patel | Bowling Allrounder |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling Allrounder |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Leg Spinner |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Leg Spinner |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Prince Yadav | Fast Bowler |
| Suryansh Shedge | Allrounder |
Key Squad Changes and Updates
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain, marking a new leadership cycle aimed at the 2028 T20 World Cup.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up after winning the IPL 2026 Orange Cap with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30.
Prasidh Krishna replaced Mohammed Siraj in the squad as part of the BCCI’s workload management plan.
Nitish Kumar Reddy pulled out on June 23 with a left quadriceps injury, and Suryansh Shedge stepped in as his replacement.
The BCCI rested Jasprit Bumrah for the T20I series, though he features in the Asian Games squad for September.
India ODI Squad for England Tour 2026
Shubman Gill captains the ODI side with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain.
The BCCI announced the ODI squad on June 21, 2026, with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah both returning after missing the Afghanistan series.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | Top-order Batter |
| Rohit Sharma | Top-order Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Top-order Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer (vc) | Top-order Batter |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling Allrounder |
| Axar Patel | Bowling Allrounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Left-arm Wrist Spinner |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Gurnoor Brar | Fast Bowling Allrounder |
Notable ODI Squad Inclusions
Virat Kohli returns to the ODI setup after missing the Afghanistan series due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final.
His availability is subject to a fitness clearance, so a final decision will come closer to the series.
Rohit Sharma also makes a comeback to the ODI squad alongside Bumrah, giving India their strongest possible pace and batting lineup.
Gurnoor Brar is a new face in the ODI setup, adding fast bowling depth alongside established names.
Kuldeep Yadav leads the spin department in ODIs, partnering with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar.
England T20I Squad for India Series 2026
Harry Brook leads a 17-member England squad that blends World Cup experience with fresh talent.
The ECB announced this squad on June 22, 2026.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Harry Brook (c) | Top-order Batter |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | Batting Allrounder |
| Tom Banton | Top-order Batter |
| Jordan Cox | Middle-order Batter |
| Will Jacks | Batting Allrounder |
| Sam Curran | Bowling Allrounder |
| Liam Dawson | Bowling Allrounder |
| James Coles | Bowling Allrounder |
| Rehan Ahmed | Leg Spinner |
| Adil Rashid | Leg Spinner |
| Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler |
| Josh Tongue | Fast Bowler |
| Saqib Mahmood | Fast Bowler |
| Sonny Baker | Fast Bowler |
| Luke Wood | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
James Coles earned his maiden England call-up after strong performances in domestic cricket and the SA20.
He was also the most expensive signing in The Hundred 2026, picked up by London Spirit for £390,000.
Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton miss out due to injuries, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, and Saqib Mahmood return from the T20 World Cup squad changes.
India vs England Head-to-Head Record
India leads the overall head-to-head against England in both T20Is and ODIs heading into this tour.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | England Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| ODI | 110 | 62 | 44 |
T20I Head-to-Head Breakdown
India holds a 17-12 advantage over England in 29 T20I matches played between the two sides.
However, in England, the record is closer: England leads 5-4 on home soil.
So India’s overall dominance gets tested when the Dukes ball swings under cloudy English skies.
Virat Kohli (648 runs) and Jos Buttler (644 runs) are the top run-scorers in this T20I rivalry.
ODI Head-to-Head Breakdown
In ODIs, India leads with 62 wins to England’s 44 across 110 matches (4 no-results).
England does better at home though, holding a 23-18 advantage in ODIs played in England.
MS Dhoni holds the record for most runs (1,546) by an Indian in England vs India ODIs.
Where to Watch India Tour of England 2026
Sony Sports Network holds the TV broadcast rights in India, while JioHotstar will live-stream every match digitally.
JioStar and Sony Pictures Networks India confirmed this dual arrangement as part of a collaboration deal covering India’s tours of England across 2025 and 2026.
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network | JioHotstar | 5 languages available |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | NOW / Sky Go | Host broadcaster |
| Australia | Foxtel | Kayo Sports | Multi-device streaming |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV App | $9.99/month subscription |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go / ESPN App | Available on demand |
TV Broadcast Details for India
Sony Sports Network will broadcast all eight matches in five languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
This is the first time the network is offering dedicated Kannada commentary on Sony Sports Ten 4 Kannada for an India tour of England.
Sony’s flagship studio show Extraaa Innings will run alongside the live coverage with expert analysis.
Live Streaming Options
JioHotstar streams every ball live, with a subscription required for live matches.
Free users can access highlights after the match.
In the UK, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Go (for subscribers) carry the live action.
Willow TV covers the series for fans in the USA, and Kayo Sports handles Australian viewers.
Conclusion: India Tour of England 2026 Delivers 8 White-Ball Matches Across Three Weeks in July
The India tour of England 2026 packs 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs into a 19-day window from July 1 to July 19.
With new captaincy setups on both sides, a teenage debutant making history, and India’s biggest stars returning for the ODIs, this tour has something for every cricket fan.
Catch every match live on Sony Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming) in India.
