Thu Feb 06 18:41:56 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Thrilling First ODI Against England in Nagpur
**Nagpur, India (Feb 6, 2025)** – 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. Chasing a challenging 249-run target, India overcame a shaky start to clinch the win with 12 balls to spare.
England, winning the toss and electing to bat first, started aggressively. Jos Buttler’s 52 off 67 balls and a fighting 51 from Jake Ball anchored their innings. However, consistent wickets hampered their progress, with Ravindra Jadeja and Harshit Rana claiming three wickets each. England eventually managed 248 runs.
India’s reply began poorly, losing both openers, Rohit Sharma (2) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15), cheaply. However, Shreyas Iyer (59 off 36), Shubman Gill (87 off 96 – Player of the Match), and Axar Patel (52 off 47) spearheaded a remarkable recovery. While Gill narrowly missed a century, his crucial innings steered India towards victory. Jadeja and Hardik Pandya then finished the job, guiding India over the line.
The match was filled with several exciting moments, including Iyer’s blistering half-century, and several tight spells of bowling from both sides. The debutants for India, Jaiswal and Rana, also made significant contributions, with Rana taking three vital wickets. The series now moves to the next match with India leading 1-0.
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