ICC ODI Series 2026 – Match Previews & Predictions
The long-awaited ICC ODI series is finally here, giving us a hype of international cricket on the field once again. The ICC teams are stepping into the 50-over format fully prepared and are now ready to perform in this competition.
Now that the ICC ODI format has come back into focus, every game matters. Teams try to test their line-ups, climb the rankings, and acquire enough confidence to stay in the ICC ODI Series. This series will witness a fierce battle in which luck, pitch conditions, and turning points will heavily influence the final results.
With the ICC tournament still underway, supporters can anticipate tightly contested and inspiring performances. The thrill of losing and winning streaks makes the ICC ODI cricket the most entertaining game.
Time: 08:30 PM ET (previous day) | 05:30 PM PT (previous day) | 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston
3. Bangladesh vs Australia
Date: 14 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 AM ET | 10:00 PM PT (previous day) | 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla, Dhaka
Projected Lineups and Preview for the Series
India vs Afghanistan
Date: 13 June 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:00 AM ET | 01:00 AM PT | 01:30 PM IST
Venue: HPCA Stadium, Chelian
India Team Predicted Lineups
Player
Role
Shubman Gill (c)
Top-order batter
Shreyas Iyer
Top-order batter
Arshdeep Singh
Bowler
Harsh Dubey
Bowling allrounder
Gurnoor Brar
Bowler
Ishan Kishan
Wicketkeeper batter
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Opening batter
Kuldeep Yadav
Bowler
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Batting allrounder
Prasidh Krishna
Bowler
Prince Yadav
Bowler
KL Rahul †
Wicketkeeper batter
Rohit Sharma
Top-order batter
Washington Sundar
Bowling allrounder
Afghanistan Team Predicted Lineups
Player
Role
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
Top-order batter
Azmatullah Omarzai
Allrounder
Bilal Sami
Bowler
Darwish Rasooli
Top-order batter
AM Ghazanfar
Bowler
Ibrahim Zadran
Opening batter
Ikram Alikhil
Wicketkeeper batter
Mohammad Nabi
Allrounder
Mohammad Saleem
Bowler
Nangeyalia Kharote
Allrounder
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Wicketkeeper batter
Rahmat Shah
Allrounder
Rashid Khan
Bowling allrounder
Sediqullah Atal
Opening batter
Ziaur Rahman
Bowler
IND vs AFG Match Preview | ODI
India, captained by the young and talented player Shubman Gill, will take the field with a well-rounded team. Although Virat Kohli’s injury has affected the team’s strength, the teenage sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has been replaced in the lineup. India has been ranked among the best teams in the ICC World Cricket Rankings. They are considered to be one of the most difficult teams to overcome in world cricket.
Afghanistan will be largely dependent on the trio of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Their spinners can create problems for India’s batters if the pitch helps spin bowling. As they are in 7th place in the Men’s ODI Team Rankings, they want to make a comeback.
The strengths of India are their balanced game, their extensive batting line-up, and their adaptable bowling unit. All reinforcements are the reason why they are likely to win this game. Afghanistan can pose tough competition, but India’s strength and its No. 1 spot give it a clear edge.
The pick: India
West Indies vs Sri Lanka
Date: 14 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 08:30 PM ET (previous day) | 05:30 PM PT (previous day) | 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston
West Indies Team Predicted Lineups
Player
Role
Brandon King
Opening Batter
Shai Hope (wk)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Rovman Powell
Middle-order Batter
Shimron Hetmyer
Batter
Sherfane Rutherford
Middle-order Batter
Roston Chase
All-Rounder
Jason Holder
All-Rounder
Romario Shepherd
Bowling All-Rounder
Akeal Hosein
Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Gudakesh Motie
Left-arm Spin
Shamar Joseph
Fast Bowler
Sri Lanka Team Predicted Lineups
Player
Role
Pathum Nissanka
Opening Batter
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Kamindu Mendis
Top-order Batter
Charith Asalanka
Batter
Dasun Shanaka
All-Rounder
Wanindu Hasaranga
All-Rounder / Leg-spinner
Dunith Wellalage
All-Rounder
Maheesh Theekshana
Off-spinner
Dushmantha Chameera
Fast Bowler
Nuwan Thushara
Fast Bowler (Sling Action)
Dilshan Madushanka
Left-arm Fast-Medium
WI vs SL Match Preview | T20
The T20 between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played at Sabina Park in Kingston. This will be one of the major matchups between West Indies and Sri Lanka. West Indies’ destructive middle order features Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell at the forefront. They will face Sri Lanka’s quality spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, who are successful at lowering the scoring rate.
West Indies will try to capitalize on their home advantage and their aggressive batting. On the other side, Sri Lanka depends more on their consistency and control. On the basis of current form and overall team balance, Sri Lanka is slightly ahead of the West Indies.
The pick: Sri Lanka
Bangladesh vs Australia
Date: 14 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 AM ET | 10:00 PM PT (previous day) | 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla, Dhaka
Bangladesh Team Predicted Lineups
Player
Role
Tanzid Hasan
Opening Batter
Soumya Sarkar
All-Rounder
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Top-order Batter
Towhid Hridoy
Middle-order Batter
Litton Das
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Mosaddek Hossain
All-Rounder
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
All-Rounder / Captain
Tanvir Islam
Bowler (Left-arm Spin)
Taskin Ahmed
Fast Bowler
Mustafizur Rahman
Left-arm Fast-Medium
Nahid Rana
Fast Bowler
Australia Team Predicted Lineups
Player
Role
Matt Short
All-Rounder / Opener
Cooper Connolly
All-Rounder
Marnus Labuschagne
Top-order Batter
Josh Inglis (c/wk)
Wicketkeeper-Batter / Captain
Alex Carey
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Cameron Green
All-Rounder
Matt Renshaw
Batter / Part-time Bowler
Xavier Bartlett
Fast-Medium Bowler
Nathan Ellis
Fast-Medium Bowler
Adam Zampa
Leg-spinner
Riley Meredith
Fast Bowler
BAN vs AUS Match Preview | ODI
It is expected to be a highly competitive ICC ODI match when Bangladesh hosts Australia at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. It is proof of how tough the Bangladesh team is since they won the first ODI at home. Bangladesh’s top order comprised Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Litton Das. Along with the all-round skills of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Soumya Sarkar, it will be crucial again.
Nevertheless, Australia is still expected to make a strong comeback after losing the first game. Their batting line-up, with players like Labuschagne, Green, Inglis, and Carey, ensures they can handle pressure. Zampa and his bowling comrades will also bring a lot of control and the ability to take wickets.
Bangladesh will probably rely on home advantage and gaining momentum from the win. Meanwhile, Australia is expected to come back with a more concentrated and aggressive approach, making this a very close match.
The pick: Bangladesh
Conclusion
The ICC ODI series is expected to be a showcase of highly competitive, thrilling matches in every fixture. The unique strengths and tactical approaches of each team will make the series more engaging.
Some teams seem to have an advantage based on their balance and consistency, yet cricket never lacks surprises. The teams’ performances of the most influential players and the turning points of the matches will be determining factors.
In the end, the team that handles pressure better and shows consistency across all areas will have an advantage. They will be the ones to lift the trophy in this thrilling ICC ODI challenge.