England have announced their Playing XI for the first ODI against India, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Jacob Bethell is set to open the innings for the first time in his 50-over career. Bethell has played in the middle order in his 21 ODIs, but is slated to open with Ben Duckett for the series opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Jos Buttler is set to mark his 200th ODI appearance, becoming just the second Englishman to feature in 200 50-over games for the Three Lions after Eoin Morgan. The former skipper gives power to the strong English middle order for the hosts, which also has the likes of captain Harry Brook, Sam Curran and Will Jacks, while Joe Root is slated to play at No.3.
Jofra returns, Tongue set for ODI debut
The bowling line-up features tearaway pacer Jofra Archer, who returns to the set-up after missing the previous ODI series against Sri Lanka earlier this year. Meanwhile, Josh Tongue is set to make his ODI debut after having delivered a few impressive performances in the victorious 4-0 T20I series. The spin department will feature mainstay Adil Rashid along with left-arm finger spinner Liam Dawson, while Jacks is more than handy with his off-spin. England recently won the T20I series 4-0 against the Men in Blue, as the visitors will look to bounce back.
India look to bounce back from T20I loss
Meanwhile, India will be looking to bounce back from their recent 4-0 T20I series sweep against England. The Men in Blue have had a horror time in the UK, where they have gone winless in all seven matches they played. This included the 2-0 defeat to Ireland before a 4-0 drubbing to England in a five-match series, with one ending in a washed-out no result. England will now look to start the ODI series on a high note in Birmingham. And they have assembled a strong line-up for that for the series opener. The second and third ODIs will be played on July 16 and 19 in Cardiff and Lord's, respectively.
England's Playing XI for 1st ODI:
Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid.
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