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India Opt to Bat First as Varun Chakaravarthy Returns for 1st T20I Against England

India captain Shreyas Iyer and England captain Harry Brook during the toss before the first T20I at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.

India made a bold statement at the toss by electing to bat first against England in the opening match of the five-match T20I series at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and backed his batters to…

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July 1, 2026

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England vs India 1st T20I Preview: Playing XIs, Pitch Report, and Chester-le-Street Weather

England captain Harry Brook and India captain Shreyas Iyer ahead of the first T20I at Chester-le-Street.

The spotlight shifts to Chester-le-Street as England and India begin a five-match T20I series on Wednesday, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing recent results. India arrive after suffering a surprising 2-0 series defeat against Ireland, while England…

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July 1, 2026

India Opt to Bat First as Varun Chakaravarthy Returns for 1st T20I Against England

England vs India 1st T20I Preview: Playing XIs, Pitch Report, and Chester-le-Street Weather

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India Opt to Bat First as Varun Chakaravarthy Returns for 1st T20I Against England

England vs India 1st T20I Preview: Playing XIs, Pitch Report, and Chester-le-Street Weather