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Gill, Iyer Lead India to 4-Wicket Win Over England in 1st ODI

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ICA Sports Staff Published February 6, 2025
Last updated: 2025/02/06 at 9:16 PM
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Gill, Iyer Lead India to 4-Wicket Win Over England in 1st ODI: India secured a comfortable four-wicket victory over England in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday. The win gave India a 1-0 lead in the series, which serves as a warm-up for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel were the stars of the chase, each smashing half-centuries to guide India to the target of 249 with 68 balls to spare.

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England, after winning the toss and electing to bat, got off to a flying start thanks to Phil Salt, who plundered 26 runs in the sixth over bowled by Harshit Rana. Salt and Ben Duckett put on a solid opening partnership, taking England to 71 without loss after eight overs. However, a mix-up led to Salt’s run-out for 43, and Duckett fell soon after for 32, courtesy of a brilliant running catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal, handing Rana his first ODI wicket.

Gill, Iyer Lead India to 4-Wicket Win Over England in 1st ODI
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England’s middle order wobbled as Rana dismissed Harry Brook for a duck, and Joe Root, returning to the ODI side for the first time since the 2023 World Cup, was trapped lbw by Ravindra Jadeja for 19. At 110/4, England were in trouble, but skipper Jos Buttler (52) and Jacob Bethell (51) steadied the ship with fighting half-centuries. Their partnership revived the innings, but India’s bowlers struck at regular intervals to prevent England from building momentum. Jadeja (3-26) and Rana (3-53) were the pick of the bowlers as England were bowled out for 248 in 49.1 overs.

India’s Chase: Gill, Iyer, and Patel Steer the Ship

India’s chase began on a shaky note as out-of-form captain Rohit Sharma fell for just 2 to Saqib Mahmood, and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal, replacing the injured Virat Kohli, was dismissed for 15 by Jofra Archer. However, Shreyas Iyer counterattacked in style, smashing two consecutive sixes off Archer in the seventh over. He raced to a fluent 59 before falling, but his aggressive knock set the tone for the chase.

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Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a composed 87, overcoming cramps to play a pivotal role. He shared a crucial 108-run partnership with Axar Patel, who contributed a valuable 52. Gill’s exquisite strokeplay on both sides of the wicket kept India on course, though he holed out to Mahmood while looking to accelerate. Ravindra Jadeja (12*) and Hardik Pandya (9*) then ensured there were no further hiccups, taking India home with 68 balls to spare.

Key Performers

Harshit Rana: 3-53 on ODI debut, making key breakthroughs.

Shubman Gill: 87 off 90 balls, anchoring the chase with class and composure.

Shreyas Iyer: 59 off 52 balls, providing the early momentum with aggressive strokeplay.

Axar Patel: 52 off 63 balls, stabilizing the innings with a crucial partnership with Gill.

Ravindra Jadeja: 3-26 with the ball and an unbeaten 12 with the bat, showcasing his all-round value.

ICA Sports Staff February 6, 2025
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