IND vs ENG 1st ODI Match Highlights: England tour of India 2025
The 1st ODI of the England tour of India, 2025, held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, was a thrilling encounter that saw India secure a hard-fought victory by four wickets. England, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, were bowled out for 248 in 47.4 overs, setting India a target of 249 to win. India, despite losing early wickets, chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 251/6 in 38.4 overs. Let’s look at IND vs ENG Match Highlights for 1st ODI.
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India vs England 1st ODI match Highlights
England started their innings with an early loss when Philip Salt, who had been performing well, was run out for 43 runs. Ben Duckett came to bat next but scored 32 runs before getting out to Indian pacer Harshit Rana. At 77/2, Joe Root, a reliable batsman, entered the game but was dismissed for just 19 runs by Jadeja. The English batsmen struggled to form partnerships, which added to the pressure.
England’s Batting Collapse Leaves India Chasing 249
Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone both had disappointing outings, getting out for single-digit scores. England’s captain, Jos Buttler, known for his finishing skills, scored 52 runs but did not get enough support. Jacob Bethell contributed with a fighting score of 51 runs, but England ended with a total of 248, which seemed insufficient.
India’s bowlers, especially Ravindra Jadeja, who took 3 wickets for 26 runs, and debutant Harshit Rana, with 3 wickets for 53 runs, kept applying pressure on the English batsmen. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel also played important roles by taking vital wickets during the middle overs.
Shubman Gill Guides India to 4-Wicket Victory
In India’s innings, they were chasing a target of 249 runs but faced challenges early on, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Rohit Sharma (2). The Indian top order struggled to form partnerships, while England’s bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood, capitalized on the early wickets. At 19/2, the middle order needed to stabilize the innings.
Shubman Gill shone with a solid 87 runs, playing an anchor role. He formed crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52*). Both Iyer and Gill played confidently, making the chase seem easier. KL Rahul added 2 runs before getting out, leaving India needing just 16 runs. Hardik Pandya (9*) and Ravindra Jadeja (12*) stayed composed and guided India to a four-wicket victory.
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