Thu Feb 06 07:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Hunt for Early Wickets as England Bat First in Nagpur ODI
**Nagpur, India:** England won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the opening ODI of their three-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The match marks the ODI debuts for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana for India. However, a significant blow for the hosts is the absence of star batsman Virat Kohli due to injury.
The early stages of the game saw Ben Duckett and Phil Salt opening the batting for England, aiming to establish a strong partnership. Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers are under pressure to make early breakthroughs and capitalize on Kohli’s absence. The live scorecard will provide updates on the unfolding action.
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