England have stuck to their tradition of announcing the playing XI a few hours prior to the match ahead of the first ODI against India. Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been promoted in the batting order and will open the innings along with Ben Duckett in the first ODI. Bethell has played in the middle order in the 21 ODIs so far but has been give the opportunity to open the innings this time.
Jos Buttler is all set to play his 200th ODI and will become the second England cricketer to do so after Eoin Morgan. The former captain will give a boost to the middle order, which includes the likes of captain Harry Brook, Sam Curran and Will Jacks. Joe Root will bat at No.3.
