India edges England by four wickets in ODI opener

In the first ODI of the series, India defeated England by four wickets in Nagpur, taking a 1-0 lead. Despite missing key player Virat Kohli due to injury, India successfully chased down England's total of 248, with Shubman Gill top-scoring at 87, supported by Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52). England's batting faltered after a promising start, losing three wickets in quick succession, which ultimately contributed to their downfall. Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell provided some resistance with half-centuries, but their total was insufficient. India showcased a strong bowling performance, particularly from Ravindra Jadeja, who took three wickets, while England struggled to maintain momentum throughout the match. The defeat extends England's woes in ODIs, marking their 14th loss in 21 matches since the last World Cup.