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England and India begin their five-match T20I series on Wednesday, July 1 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Both teams would like to start the upcoming series with a win.
England will enter the series with a home advantage under new captain Harry Brook, while India will be aiming to bounce back from the disappointing series defeat to Ireland. With an explosive batting lineup and a quality bowling attack, an exciting contest is expected.
India vs England 1st T20 match details
match: England vs India, 1st T20I
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
date: Wednesday, June 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM local (11:00 PM IST)
venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
India vs England 1st T20 match venue overview
The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in England. It is the home of Durham County Cricket Club and can seat approximately 17,000 spectators. The stadium has hosted many memorable international matches and includes the Finchale End and the Lumley End.
India vs England 1st T20 match pitch report
The Riverside Ground generally provides a balanced surface for T20 cricket. Fast bowlers are likely to get swing and seam movement from the new ball, especially if the sky is overcast. As the innings progress, batting becomes easier, allowing stroke makers to play their shots with confidence.
India vs England 1st T20 Match Weather Forecast
The weather at Chester-le-Street is expected to be cool and cloudy throughout the match. The temperature will be between 14°C and 16°C, with humidity around 70%. There is a 30 percent chance of light drizzle, but the full 20 over match is expected.
India vs England 1st T20I: T20I Records at the venue
The Riverside Ground has hosted five men’s T20Is so far. Teams batting first have had slightly better results, winning three matches, while teams chasing the target have won two matches. Recent matches have also shown that the surface has become more batting-friendly.
India vs England 1st T20I Average 1st Innings Score
The average first innings score in the last five T20Is at Chester-le-Street is 163.2. Fast bowlers usually dominate the powerplay, but as the ball gets older it becomes easier to bat. A score of around 170-180 is often competitive at this position.
India vs England 1st T20I average 2nd innings score
Teams batting second generally find it more difficult to chase the target on this ground. The early movement and scoreboard pressure with the new ball has often made it difficult to score runs in the second innings.
India vs England first T20I chase record at venue
Only two of the five T20Is at the Riverside Ground have been won by the team chasing the target. This record suggests that setting targets has been of little benefit, especially when conditions favor the bowlers early.
Highest team score at India vs England 1st T20 match venue
This is England’s highest team score at this venue since scoring 195/5 against Australia on 31 August 2013. This is the highest T20I score recorded at the Riverside Ground.
India vs England 1st T20 match, team’s lowest total at the venue
England posted the lowest full team score at the ground when they finished at 118/7 against South Africa on 8 September 2012. This innings showed how difficult batting can be when bowlers make the most of the conditions.
India vs England 1st T20I Important Venue Stats
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Matches played: 5
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Won by batting first: 3
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Won by chasing: 2
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Average score of first innings: 163.2
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Highest team total: England – 195/5 vs Australia
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Lowest team total: England – 118/7 vs South Africa
India vs England 1st T20 match pitch report decision
A fair competition between bat and ball is expected at the Riverside Ground. Fast bowlers should enjoy the initial swing and seam movement, while batsmen find it easier to score runs once they settle down at the crease.
With the teams batting first winning three of the five T20Is played at this venue, the captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first. A total of around 175 should be enough to put pressure on the team chasing the target.
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