ENG vs IND 1st Match T20I 2026 Live Score & Updates
England vs India
1st MatchRiverside Ground, Chester-le-Street01 Jul 2026
ENGEngland
0/0
INDIndia
189/7(20)
Match Info
England vs India
Date
Wednesday 1 Jul, 4:30 PM
Venue
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast
Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
Toss
India elected to bat
Team Comparison
ENG
VS away team
IND
VS away team
10
Matches played
10
90%
Win
70%
259
Average Score
211
409
Highest Overs
406
126
Lowest Score
32
Head to Head
(Last 10 matches)ENGTeam Form
Weather & Pitch Report
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Mostly Cloudy
Pitch Condition: Balanced
The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street generally offers balanced conditions in T20Is, although recent matches have seen improved batting surfaces. Fast bowlers often get some movement with the new ball, making the powerplay the toughest phase for batters. However, once set, stroke-making tends to become easier as the game advances.
Pace vs Spin
(Last 10 matches)
Pace
65 Wkt
Spin
35 Wkt
WICKETS
Venue Stats
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Avg 1st Inns
221
Avg 2nd Inns
192
Highest Total
by MID
390-5
Lowest Total
by LAC-W
79-10
Highest Chased
by MID
390-5
Lowest Defended
by DW
140-5
Frequently Asked Questions
The match is being played at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, Chester-le-Street.
India elected to bat
Match Abandoned
England: 0/0 India: 189/7 (20 overs)
You can watch this match on Sony Sports Network and stream it on Sony LIV.
The pitch condition is Balanced. The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street generally offers balanced conditions in T20Is, although recent matches have seen improved batting surfaces. Fast bowlers often get some movement with the new ball, making the powerplay the toughest phase for batters. However, once set, stroke-making tends to become easier as the game advances.
The weather is Mostly Cloudy.
The average first innings score at this venue is 160 runs.
In 10 previous meetings, ENG have won 6 and IND have won 3.