India Seals Dominant Win in Nagpur, Chasing Down 249 in Style
Nagpur, February 6, 2025 Team India kicked off the three-match ODI series with a resounding 4-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Nagpur. Chasing 249, India reached the target in just 38.4 overs, thanks to stellar batting performances from Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel, who all notched up crucial half-centuries.
India vs England 1st ODI: Match Summary
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| India vs England, 1st ODI | Nagpur | India won by 4 wickets |
| England Innings | Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG | 47.4 | 248 all out |
| India Innings | Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| IND | 38.4 | 251/6 |
England’s Innings: Butler and Bethell Lead the Fight
Winning the toss, England captain Jos Buttler opted to bat first, but the visitors could only manage 248 runs in 47.4 overs before getting bowled out.
Key Performances England Batting:
Jos Buttler 68 (78)
Jacob Bethell 54 (63)
India’s Bowling Highlights:
Ravindra Jadeja 3/38 (9.4 overs)
Harshit Rana 3/42 (8 overs)
Jadeja and Harshit Rana’s brilliant bowling restricted England from reaching a bigger total, setting up a manageable chase for India.
India’s Chase: Gill, Iyer, and Axar Shine
India’s run-chase began on a confident note with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer stabilizing the innings.
Key Performances India Batting:
Shubman Gill 87 (96) (14×4)
Shreyas Iyer 72 (78)
Axar Patel 54* (41)
Gill played a fluent knock, missing out on a century by just 13 runs, before getting caught off Saqib Mahmood’s delivery. However, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel ensured India comfortably chased down the target with 4 wickets in hand.
Turning Points of the Match
Ravindra Jadeja and Harshit Rana’s impactful bowling performance, taking 3 wickets each to restrict England.
Shubman Gill’s authoritative 87-run knock, which laid the foundation for the chase.
Axar Patel’s finishing touch, remaining unbeaten on 54 off just 41 balls, sealing the victory in 38.4 overs.
What’s Next?
With India leading 1-0, the series heads into the second ODI, where England will be desperate to make a comeback. Can India seal the series in the next game, or will England bounce back? Stay tuned for all the updates!
India vs England 1st ODI: Team India Clinches Victory by 4 Wickets, Takes 1-0 Lead in Series
