India vs England 1st ODI: Shubman Gill and Bowlers Propel India to 4-Wicket Victory

Nagpur: Shubman Gill's stellar knock of 87, combined with a disciplined bowling performance led by Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja, guided India to a comfortable 4-wicket win over England in the first ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. With this victory, the hosts take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

India's Bowlers Restrict England to 248

Opting to bat first, England started aggressively, with Jos Buttler (65) and Jacob Bethell (54) leading the charge. However, a superb bowling effort by India triggered a collapse, restricting the visitors to 248 in 47.4 overs.

Debutant Harshit Rana impressed with figures of 3/53, while Ravindra Jadeja (3/26) and Mohammed Siraj (2/44) provided crucial breakthroughs, ensuring England never capitalized on their strong start.

Gill, Iyer, and Axar Shine in Chase

Chasing 249, India lost early wickets but found stability through Shubman Gill, who played a fluent innings, scoring 87 runs with elegant strokes. Shreyas Iyer (59 off 36) accelerated the scoring rate, while Axar Patel (52) provided the finishing touch.

India reached the target in 38.4 overs, finishing at 251/6, securing a convincing 4-wicket win with plenty of overs to spare.

Key Highlights of the Match:

• England Innings: Jos Buttler (65), Jacob Bethell (54)

• India’s Bowling: Harshit Rana (3/53), Ravindra Jadeja (3/26), Mohammed Siraj (2/44)
• India's Chase: Shubman Gill (87), Shreyas Iyer (59), Axar Patel (52)
• Result: India won by 4 wickets
• Series: India leads 1-0 in the three-match series

With this dominant performance, India heads into the second ODI with confidence, while England will look to bounce back to keep the series alive. The next match promises to be another exciting contest