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India`s bowlers excelled, restricting England to 248 runs in the 1st ODI, with standout performances from Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja.

India showcased their bowling prowess in the 1st ODI against England, held on February 6, 2025, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. After winning the toss, England opted to bat first but struggled to establish a formidable total, ultimately bowled out for 248 runs. The English innings began with a promising partnership between openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, who added 75 runs before a miscommunication led to Salt`s dismissal.

Harshit Rana, making his ODI debut, was instrumental in dismantling the English batting lineup, claiming 3 wickets for 53 runs, including the vital scalps of Duckett and Harry Brook. Ravindra Jadeja also shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 26 runs, further emphasizing the dominance of India`s spin attack on a pitch conducive to spin bowling. Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell were the standout performers for England, scoring 52 and 51 runs, respectively, while Jofra Archer contributed a quick 21 not out towards the end of the innings.

This match marked the debut of Yashasvi Jaiswal for India, stepping in for the injured Virat Kohli, while KL Rahul took over wicketkeeping duties from Rishabh Pant. The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with India looking to improve their ODI record after a disappointing 2024, and England aiming to bounce back from a lackluster World Cup campaign in 2023 and a recent series loss to the West Indies. The spin-friendly conditions in Nagpur suggested that navigating the middle overs effectively would be key to success in this ODI series.

For more details on the series, visit India vs England 1st ODI and check the full schedule at India vs England 2025 ODI Series.

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