Fri Feb 07 11:21:46 UTC 2025: ## India Dominates England in Nagpur ODI Debut
**Nagpur, India** – India launched their ODI series against England with a resounding victory in the first match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday. England were bundled out for a paltry 248 runs, with debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja claiming three wickets apiece.
The match marked the international debut of Yashasvi Jaiswal for India, while star batsman Virat Kohli was absent due to a knee injury. Kohli’s absence, coupled with the underperformance of captain Rohit Sharma in recent series against New Zealand and Australia, puts pressure on the experienced duo ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Both Sharma and Kohli had disappointing domestic seasons playing Ranji Trophy.
India’s win was a welcome relief after their recent ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. The team will be hoping for Sharma and Kohli to recapture their 2023 World Cup form, where Kohli scored 765 runs and Sharma amassed 597. The series is crucial for both players to regain their form and confidence.
The match was broadcast live on Star Sports network and streamed on Hotstar.
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