Rohit Sharma As Opener, Hardik Pandya To Bat At THIS Spot: India's Predicted Playing XI For 1st ODI Against England; Check Full Lineup

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. He will open the India innings. Rohit has struggled with his batting form in the last few months in Test cricket. So, it will be interesting to see whether a change in format will change his fate or not.

 

The newly appointed vice-captain, Shubman Gill will open the India innings alongside skipper Rohit Sharma in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. 

 

Virat Kohli will return to his favorite format with the first ODI against England. As usual, Kohli will bat at No. 3 for India.

 

Shreyas Iyer will give that much-needed stability to Indian batting order at No. 4 position. Iyer’s ability to rotate the strike and accelerate as per team's requirement makes him a crucial player for India.

 

KL Rahul will be India's designated wicketkeeper-batter in the first ODI against England. Rahul, who is known for his versatility, is all set to bat at No. 5 position. 

 

Hardik Pandya will give that balance to India with his all-round skill. Pandya’s power-hitting ability and knack of breaking partnerships will be crucial for India in the first ODI against England.

 

Ravindra Jadeja gives India another all-around option. Though his performances in white-ball cricket in recent times hasn't been great, Jadeja still adds value to the team. He has tough competition from Axar Patel for a place in the team. 

 

If Nagpur pitch assists the spinners in the first ODI against England, Washington Sundar is likely to play as another spinner. His ability to score runs also makes him a valuable option.   

Kuldeep Yadav will play his first international match after surgery when he takes the field in the first ODI against England. He can give India crucial wickets in the middle overs.  

 

Mohammed Shami, who played just two games in the recently concluded five-match T20I series, is likely to play in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. All eyes will be on Shami's performance in the upcoming ODI series before the much-awaited Champions Trophy.

 

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is all set to play in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. His ability to swing the ball and bowl in death overs add variety to India’s bowling attack.