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**Summary:**

India defeated England by four wickets in the first ODI in Southampton, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. England’s batting lineup struggled to build momentum despite a century stand between Dunkley and Davidson-Richards, ultimately posting a below-par score of 258-6. India’s Deepti Sharma played a crucial unbeaten innings of 62 to guide her team to victory, supported by Amanjot Kaur. England’s fielding was poor, and they missed opportunities that could have changed the game’s outcome. While England captain and former batter have noted the importance of different parts of the game needing work, the team will look to bounce back in the next match at Lord’s.

**News Article:**

**Sharma Shines as India Stuns England in First ODI**

**Southampton, England** – Deepti Sharma’s masterful unbeaten 62 led India to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the first One-Day International at the Rose Bowl on Sunday. England, who posted a total of 258-6 after a shaky start, couldn’t defend their score against a determined Indian side.

Sophia Dunkley’s impressive 83 and Alice Davidson-Richards’ 53 helped rescue England’s innings after early wickets fell, but the team struggled to accelerate the scoring rate in the later overs. India chased down the target of 259 with 10 balls to spare, reaching 262-6.

The match wasn’t without its tense moments. The dismissals of Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh in quick succession threatened to derail India’s chase, but Amanjot Kaur’s composed 20 not out alongside Sharma ensured victory.

England’s fielding proved costly, with several dropped catches and misfields gifting India valuable runs. A missed review opportunity against Sharma when she was on 40 also proved to be a critical error.

“Obviously, it was a great feeling the way we played today. I am very happy with how we all performed today,” said India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, while England captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt acknowledged that Sophia Dunkley and Alice Davidson-Richards played really, really well.

The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. England will be looking to regroup and level the series when they face India again at Lord’s on Saturday.

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