India’s Dominant Performance Seals Victory in Nagpur
Nagpur, February 6 India secured a commanding 4-wicket victory over England in the first ODI of the three-match series. The Indian bowlers set the tone early, while the batting lineup delivered a solid performance to chase down the 249-run target in just 38.4 overs.
Match Summary: India vs England 1st ODI
| Match Details | Score |
|---|---|
| England (1st Innings) | 248 all out (47.4 overs) |
| India (2nd Innings) | 251/6 (38.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 4 wickets |
| Series Status | India leads 1-0 |
India’s Chase: Gill & Iyer Shine, Axar Patel Anchors Victory
Chasing 249, India faced an early setback, losing both openers within the first 19 runs.
- Rohit Sharma 2 runs
- Yashasvi Jaiswal 15 runs
However, Shubman Gill (87) and Shreyas Iyer (59) stabilized the innings with a crucial 94-run partnership for the third wicket.
Key Partnerships in India’s Chase:
Gill & Iyer 94-run stand for the third wicket
Gill & Axar Patel 108-run stand for the fourth wicket
- Shubman Gill fell short of a century, scoring 87 runs with 14 fours.
- Axar Patel played a crucial knock of 52 runs before being dismissed.
In the final overs, Ravindra Jadeja (12) and Hardik Pandya (9) finished the job**, guiding India to victory with 11.2 overs to spare.
England’s Bowling Effort
Despite setting a decent total, England’s bowlers failed to contain India’s middle order.
Adil Rashid 2 wickets
Saqib Mahmood 2 wickets
Jofra Archer & Jacob Bethell 1 wicket each
England’s Batting: Strong Start, But Collapse Followed
Batting first, England had a solid opening partnership, with:
- Phil Salt 43 runs
- Ben Duckett 32 runs
However, wickets fell at regular intervals. Captain Jos Buttler (52) and Jacob Bethell (51) scored half-centuries to push the total close to 250. Jofra Archer (21 off 18) provided late fireworks, but England was bowled out for 248 in 47.4 overs.
India’s Bowling Attack: Jadeja & Harshit Rana Star
India’s bowlers kept England in check, with:
Harshit Rana 3/46 (9.4 overs)
Ravindra Jadeja 3/41 (10 overs)
Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav 1 wicket each
Jadeja and Rana dominated the middle overs, ensuring England couldn’t post a bigger total.
Key Takeaways from the Match
India’s bowlers set the foundation with disciplined spells.
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel played match-winning knocks.
England’s middle-order collapse hurt their chances.
India takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
India Defeats England by 4 Wickets in First ODI, Takes 1-0 Lead in the Series
