Thu Feb 06 17:27:11 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Thrilling First ODI Against England in Nagpur
**Nagpur, India –** India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur today. England, winning the toss and electing to bat first, set a target of 250 runs. The match marked the ODI debuts for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshith Rana for India, while star player Virat Kohli was absent due to injury.
Chasing a challenging target, India showcased a resilient batting performance. Shubman Gill led the charge with a magnificent 87 runs, studded with 14 boundaries, before being dismissed by Saqib Mahmood. Shreyas Iyer contributed a valuable 59, while Axar Patel chipped in with a crucial 52. Hardik Pandya (9*) and Ravindra Jadeja (12*) steered India home in the 38.4 overs, securing a 1-0 lead in the series.
England’s innings was anchored by half-centuries from Jos Buttler (52) and Jacob Bethell (51). Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood claimed two wickets each for England.
This victory extends India’s impressive record against England in ODI series on home soil. England haven’t won an ODI series in India for 40 years, their last victory coming in 1984-85. This series is crucial for India as it serves as preparation for the Champions Trophy in 2025. The remaining matches will be played in Cuttack (February 9th) and Ahmedabad (February 12th).
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