How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI series: cricket live streams, schedule, preview

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The three-match 2026 England v India ODI series, from July 14 to 19, sees Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah return to the Indian team after prolonged absences.

Kohli will play his first game for the national side since January. Bumrah has not played a ODI since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. India have named an experienced squad with Rohit Sharma also back alongside captain Shubman Gill.

India, the top-ranked ODI side, will be looking for an upturn in their fortunes on this tour, which so far has seen 2-0 and 4-0 defeats to Ireland and England respectively in T20Is.

England, under Harry Brook, will be looking to take the momentum from the T20 series into the ODI series. They also need some decent ODI results to ensure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. The top eight teams in the rankings automatically qualify and England are currently on the cut line in eighth position.

So read on as we explain how to watch the England vs India 2026 ODI series online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.

Can you watch the England vs India 2026 ODI series for free?

England vs India ODI coverage is locked behind a paywall, but in Australia there are free trials.

Kayo Sports in Australia comes with a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.

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How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI live streams in the US

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In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch every game of the England vs India 2026 ODI series.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

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How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI live streams in the UK

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The England vs India 2026 ODI series is being shown on Sky Sports.

Sky Sports plans start from £35/month, or £20 if you're an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.

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How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI live streams in India

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The England vs India 2026 ODI series is being shown on the Sony Sports Network in India, with live streaming available via Sony LIV.

Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599 for the Mobile-Only yearly plan, while the Premium yearly plan costs ₹999.

If you're currently out of India but want to watch an England vs India ODI live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI live streams in Australia

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The England vs India ODI series is being shown on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.

Remember if you're out of Australia at all during the series, get yourself a VPN to stream ENG vs IND from anywhere in the world.

How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI live streams in South Africa

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The England vs India 2026 ODI series is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.

You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch all five games, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.

Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.

How to watch England vs India 2026 ODI live streams in New Zealand

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In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is showing the England vs India ODI series.

You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.

Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the series can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.

England vs India 2026 ODI Series FAQs

What is the England vs India 2026 ODI schedule?

1st ODI: Tuesday 14 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 11am (BST)

2nd ODI: Thursday 16 July, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 1pm (BST)

3rd ODI: Sunday 19 July, Lord’s, London. 11am (BST)

What are the England vs India 2026 ODI squads?

England ODI squad: Harry Brook (captain), Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.

India ODI squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav.

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Roderick Easdale
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Roderick is a freelance sports journalist and a crossword complier. He is the author of seven books, including the critically acclaimed comic golf novels Summer At Tangents, which was named one of Country Life magazine's Books of The Year, and Crime Wave at Tangents. He has also written four cricket books including The Don: Beyond Boundaries; Wally Hammond: Gentleman & Player and England’s Greatest Post-War All Rounder as well as one on his favourite author, The Novel Life of PG Wodehouse. An erratic fast bowler in his youth, he became an erratic medium pacer in his autumn playing days. His last wicket was a stumping, which made him decide to retire. He now occasionally plays for the MCC – but for their golf team. He is a member of Trevose and has golfed in around two dozen countries.

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