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India defeated England by 4 wickets in the first ODI, with Shubman Gill shining with 87 runs.

India showcased a dominant performance in the first ODI against England, securing a convincing victory by 4 wickets in Nagpur on February 7, 2025. England batted first, managing to score 248 runs before being bowled out in 47.4 overs. Jos Buttler led the charge for England with a solid 52 runs off 67 balls, while Jacob Bethell contributed 51 runs off 64 balls.

India`s bowlers were exceptional, with Ravindra Jadeja claiming 3 wickets for just 26 runs in 9 overs, and Harshit Rana also taking 3 wickets, conceding 53 runs in 7 overs. Chasing a target of 249 runs, India reached the finish line in just 38.4 overs, thanks to a stellar innings from Shubman Gill, who scored 87 runs off 96 balls. Shreyas Iyer made a significant impact with a rapid 59 runs off 36 balls, including two sixes and nine fours, after being a last-minute inclusion due to Virat Kohli`s knee injury.

Shubman Gill was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. India`s captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed his satisfaction with the team`s efforts, emphasizing the importance of a strong start in the series. On the other hand, England`s captain, Jos Buttler, acknowledged the disappointment of falling short and noted that an additional 40-50 runs could have changed the outcome. The series now shifts to Cuttack for the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on February 9, 2025.

India vs England ODI
Shreyas Iyer Dominance

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