International cricket remains thrilling with the return of the fiercely fought rivalry between England and India in the first T20. Both teams are looking to recover from the last series, which brought them poor results. West Indies and Sri Lanka are going to continue their duel at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The home team, the West Indies, will again try to continue their domination after the first series win. Fans will have a fantastic time watching the players’ high-class delivery in the coming days. This preview includes the schedule, expected line-ups, current form, head-to-head comparison, and game forecasts.
Previous ICC International Fixtures Recap
Previous ICC fixtures featured two compelling battles across various formats. In T20 cricket, Ireland wrapped up the 2-0 series lead with a one-run win that was decided in the final over. They had to defend 154/8 while facing 153/9 from India. This was a closely fought match till the very last moment. Here, skillful bowling under pressure was the only thing that separated the winning side from the losing one.
New Zealand gained the upper hand and clinched the 2-1 series with a 160-run victory in the deciding Test match. New Zealand scored 438 in the first innings and 288/9 declared in the second. Putting up a fine bowling display, their bowlers took down the rival for 212, thus finishing the series. The two fixtures were played under intense pressure, and disciplined bowling was the winning factor in both matches.
ICC International Fixtures
1. England vs India | 1st T20
Date: 01 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Riverside Ground
2. West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 2nd Test
Date: 03 July – 08 July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
ICC International Fixtures: Winner Picks, Expected Lineups & Match Predictions
England vs India | 1st T20
Date: 01 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Riverside Ground
England – Expected Squad
| No. | ICC Player | Role |
| 1 | Harry Brook (C) | Middle-Order Batter |
| 2 | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| 3 | Sonny Baker | Bowler |
| 4 | Tom Banton † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 5 | Jacob Bethell | Batting All-Rounder |
| 6 | Jos Buttler † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 7 | James Coles | All-Rounder |
| 8 | Jordan Cox | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 9 | Sam Curran | All-Rounder |
| 10 | Liam Dawson | All-Rounder |
| 11 | Will Jacks | Batting All-Rounder |
| 12 | Saqib Mahmood | Bowler |
| 13 | Adil Rashid | Bowler |
| 14 | Rehan Ahmed | Bowling All-Rounder |
| 15 | Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 16 | Josh Tongue | Bowler |
| 17 | Luke Wood | Bowler |
India – Expected Squad
| No. | ICC Player | Role |
| 1 | Shreyas Iyer (C) | Top-Order Batter |
| 2 | Tilak Varma (VC) | Batting All-Rounder |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | Batting All-Rounder |
| 4 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 5 | Shivam Dube | All-Rounder |
| 6 | Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| 7 | Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 8 | Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| 9 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| 10 | Prince Yadav | Bowler |
| 11 | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| 12 | Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 13 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Top-Order Batter |
| 14 | Suryansh Shedge | Batting All-Rounder |
| 15 | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| 16 | Washington Sundar | Bowling All-Rounder |
England vs India – 1st T20I Preview
Last Head-to-Head Encounter
In the ICC World T20 Championship 2026 on 5 March 2026, these two teams provided a spectacular run-fest. India stretched their innings by seven runs after scoring a huge 253/7 in 20 overs. England came in with strong batters and completely finished on 246/7, short of the run target despite a fierce chase. The match reflected the powerful batting ability of both sides, with a lot of boundaries and momentum twists. Still, India’s bowlers kept their composure in the last few overs to defend the tough total and get a win. Having beaten England in the last duel, India will walk into this match with full faith. Whereas England will look to give its fullest.
Final Prediction
India and England both come into this match after losing their respective previous series. So, it’s a great chance for both teams to bounce back. England experienced a 2-1 Test series defeat by New Zealand by 160 runs. India, on the other hand, was defeated 2-0 in their recent T20 series against Ireland. But India was very close to winning the last match by just one run, which was really heartbreaking. When you compare how England has been doing recently, India seems to have had more strength and balance. With their talented team, India is probably a step ahead and the team most likely to win this game.
The pick: India
West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 2nd Test
Date: 03 July – 08 July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
West Indies – Expected Squad
| No. | ICC Player | Role |
| 1 | Roston Chase (C) | All-Rounder |
| 2 | Jomel Warrican (VC) | Bowler |
| 3 | John Campbell | Opening Batter |
| 4 | Tagenarine Chanderpaul | Opening Batter |
| 5 | Joshua Da Silva | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 6 | Justin Greaves | All-Rounder |
| 7 | Kavem Hodge | All-Rounder |
| 8 | Shai Hope | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 9 | Amir Jangoo | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 10 | Alzarri Joseph | Bowler |
| 11 | Shamar Joseph | Bowler |
| 12 | Brandon King | Top-Order Batter |
| 13 | Anderson Phillip | Bowler |
| 14 | Kemar Roach | Bowler |
| 15 | Jayden Seales | Bowler |
Sri Lanka – Expected Squad
| No. | ICC Player | Role |
| 1 | Dhananjaya de Silva (C) | All-Rounder |
| 2 | Dinesh Chandimal | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 3 | Sonal Dinusha | Bowling All-Rounder |
| 4 | Nishan Madushka | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 5 | Asitha Fernando | Bowler |
| 6 | Vishwa Fernando | Bowler |
| 7 | Lahiru Udara | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 8 | Prabath Jayasuriya | Bowler |
| 9 | Lahiru Kumara | Bowler |
| 10 | Kamindu Mendis | All-Rounder |
| 11 | Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 12 | Ramesh Mendis | All-Rounder |
| 13 | Pathum Nissanka | Top-Order Batter |
| 14 | Kasun Rajitha | Bowler |
| 15 | Milan Rathnayaka | Bowler |
| 16 | Pasindu Sooriyabandara | Batter |
| 17 | Isitha Wijesundara | Bowling All-Rounder |
West Indies vs Sri Lanka – 2nd Test Preview
Last Head-to-Head Encounter
West Indies and Sri Lanka clashed in a T20 series where the West Indies won the series by 2-1. It was a nail-biting game where the West Indies chased down 170 runs in the final game to wrap the series. Sri Lanka scored 169/10 in the 20 overs. While the West Indies kept their cool in the chase and got to 170/5 in 19.4 overs to win. The series was tightly contested, showing that both teams are very competitive. However, it was the West Indies who managed the pressure better, giving them an edge going into this next meeting.
Final Prediction
The West Indies are coming into the second Test with full confidence after a commanding win in the first game. The home team showed strength in all areas, amassing a huge 626/9declared and Sri Lanka for 308 and 101 in the two innings. After giving a solid performance, West Indies took a 1-0 lead and a huge advantage.
Sri Lanka’s batting must be extremely exceptional if they want to change the course of the series. They already struggled to keep up with the pace bowlers of the West Indies. If Sri Lanka does not deliver a much stronger all-round performance, the West Indies are again expected to win. Given their current momentum, home advantage, and convincing first-Test victory, West Indies are the favorites to win the second Test. They are most likely to wrap up a 2-0 series win.
The pick: West Indies
Summary
The upcoming ICC matches are going to be a thrilling combination of energetic T20 and Test cricket. Teams are very committed to performing well in the Series. England and India will meet in their first T20 match, trying to win the series to get early momentum. Meanwhile, in the second Test, the West Indies will probably take advantage of their commanding lead against Sri Lanka. Even though every match presents different challenges, the players on each team can deliver unforgettable performances. Keep an eye out for our next ICC cricket preview and be sure to catch every match you want to follow.
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