Eng vs Ind: India Won 1st ODI by 4 Wickets

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

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Eng vs Ind Live Score: England 248 (47.4 Overs)

India 251/6 (38.4 Overs)

Eng vs Ind: India Won 1st ODI by 4 Wickets

In the opening match of the three-game One Day International (ODI) series, India played in Nagpur on February 6, 2025. They secured a commanding victory over England. They won by four wickets, taking a 1-0 lead. www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/gill-leads-wayndia-beat-england-first-odi-2025-02-06/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Match Summary:

• England’s Innings: England opted to bat first after winning the toss. England’s openers, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, provided a solid start with a 71-run partnership. However, a mix-up led to Salt’s run-out for 43, triggering a collapse. Debutant Harshit Rana and veteran Ravindra Jadeja capitalized, each claiming three wickets, restricting England to 248 runs in 47.4 overs. Captain Jos Buttr and Jacob Bethell both contributed half-centuries, scoring 52 and 51 respectively. (reuters.com)
• India’s Chase: India’s pursuit began shakily. They lost openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma early. Shreyas Iyer (59) and Shubman Gill (87) stabilized the innings with a 94-run stand. After Iyer’s departure, Gill and Axar Patel (52) forged a crucial 108-run partnership, steering India closer to the target. Despite a few late wickets, India achieved the target in 38.4 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya ensuring victory. (reuters.com)

Key Performances:

• Shubman Gill: His composed 87 runs anchored India’s innings, showcasing maturity and technical prowess.
• Axar Patel: Promoted up the order, Patel’s 52 provided the necessary support till, accelerating the chase during the middle overs.

Harshit Rana: On his ODI debut, Rana impressed with figures of 3/53. He played a pivotal role in dismantling England’s middle order.

• Ravindra Jadeja: With economical bowling, Jadeja’s 3/26 stifled Enand’s scoring and sured regular breakthroughs.
• Captains’ Remarks:
• Jos Buttler (England): Expressed disappointment over the loss, highlighting the need for building partnerships and capitalizing on strong starts. He acknowledged the team’s middle-order collapse as a critical factor in the defeat. (reuters.com)
• Rohit Sharma (India): Praised his team’s resilience after early setbacks, commending the significant partnerships that anchored the chase. He emphasized the importance of seizing key moments in the game. (reuters.com)

Looking Ahead:

The second ODI is scheduled for February 9, 2025, in Cuttack. England will aim to rectify their shortcomings and level the series. India will seek to keep their momentum and secure the series win.

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