In a thrilling start to the three-match ODI series, India secured a dominant four-wicket victory against 🏴 England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on February 6, 2025. With this win, India takes a 1-0 series lead, setting the stage for an intense battle in the upcoming matches! 💥

🏏 England’s Innings: A Fiery Start, Followed by a Collapse

🔹 Opting to bat first, England’s openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett gave their team a blazing start, adding 71 runs in the first eight overs. Salt’s explosive 43 off 26 balls, including a 26-run over off debutant Harshit Rana, had England in control early on. 💥

🔹 However, Salt’s run-out triggered a dramatic collapse, with England losing three wickets for just two runs in eight balls! Debutant Rana struck twice, removing Duckett (32) and Harry Brook (0), finishing with figures of 3/53. 🎯

🔹 Captain Jos Buttler (52) and Jacob Bethell (51) fought back with well-made half-centuries, but India’s bowlers—led by Ravindra Jadeja (3/26)—ensured England was restricted to 248 runs. 🎯🔥

🇮🇳 India’s Chase: Early Blows, But a Power-Packed Comeback!

🔻 A shaky start! Yashasvi Jaiswal, filling in for the injured Virat Kohli, managed 15 runs before edging one to the keeper off Jofra Archer. Skipper Rohit Sharma’s struggles continued, departing for just 2 runs, leaving India at 19/2. 😬

💥 Shreyas Iyer changed the game! Called up last minute due to Kohli’s absence, he smashed a stunning 59 off 36 balls, taking on Archer with back-to-back sixes to shift momentum. 💣🔥

🏏 Shubman Gill (87 off 96) anchored the innings, forming a crucial 108-run partnership with Axar Patel (52 off 47). This stand sealed the game for India, as they comfortably chased down the target in just 38.4 overs. ✅

📅 What’s Next?

✅ India leads the series 1-0!
📍 2nd ODI: February 9, 2025, in Cuttack! 🏏
⚔️ Can England bounce back, or will India clinch the series? 🤔🔥

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