England playing XI vs. India in 1st T20I: Jofra Archer OUT; Jos Buttler and Phil Salt to open

England captain Harry Brook (AFP photo) NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with captain Harry Brook expected to lead an experienced side in the opening five-match series at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts have come with a seasoned line-up boasting over 650 T20 international caps, underscoring their experience ahead of the much-anticipated competition.England will host India in five T20Is followed by three ODIs between July 1 and July 19.India head into the series after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ireland in Belfast, while England return home after reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are expected to open the batting, with captain Brook occupying the No.3 slot. Young all-rounders Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton bolster the middle order, while Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Liam Dawson provide depth with both bat and ball.Pacers Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood will lead the bowling attack, with veteran Adil Rashid expected to play a key role in the middle overs.

Playing XI of England vs India in 1st T20I:

Phil SaltIf ButtlerHarry Brook (captain)Jacob BethellTom BantonSam CurranWill JacksLiam DawsonSaqib MahmoodAdil RashidLuke Wood