India bowls first with three spinners in T20I against England
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026

India has opted to bowl first in the first T20I against England on July 1, 2026. The team has included three spinners in their lineup, keeping Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI for this match. England has made two changes to their side, bringing in Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, replacing Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton from their previous match in the T20 World Cup semi-final. The match is ongoing.
- •India is bowling first in the first T20I against England.
- •Sooryavanshi is not included in India's playing XI.
- •England includes Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood in their lineup.
- •Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton are omitted from England's side.
- •The match is being played on July 1, 2026.
- 4:27 PMESPNcricinfo — India bowl first with three spinners, keep Sooryavanshi waiting in first T20I against England
"Meanwhile, England brought Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood into their side, replacing Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton from the side they fielded in the T20 World Cup semi-final
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