India vs England 1st ODI highlights:Men in Blue emerge victorious by 4 wickets to go 1-0 up in series; Gill, Iyer, Axar slam fifties – CarbonMedia
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India vs England 1st ODI highlights:Men in Blue emerge victorious by 4 wickets to go 1-0 up in series; Gill, Iyer, Axar slam fifties

India have drawn first blood in the ODI series, overpowering England with a commanding chase that belied the relatively close four-wicket margin. The hosts hunted down England's sub-par 248 with more than 11 overs to spare, though the scoreline doesn't quite tell the full story of their dominance. England's decision to bat first under lights raised eyebrows, and despite a promising start, they struggled to post a competitive total. Debutant Harshit Rana showed remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a 26-run over to make crucial breakthroughs, while Ravindra Jadeja's three-wicket haul further dented the visitors' hopes. The chase had its moments of drama, with both Indian openers departing early. However, Shreyas Iyer's counter-attacking fifty shifted momentum decisively, before Shubman Gill and Axar Patel's measured 108-run partnership at a run-a-ball effectively sealed England's fate. Scroll down to see how the match unfolded:Original Article