India beat England Cricket Team by 4 Wickets in First ODI Match, Harshit Rana Impresses On Debut
In the first ODI between India and England in Nagpur, India secured a 4-wicket victory, led by Shubman Gill's masterful innings and Harshit Rana's impressive debut. England elected to bat first, but India's disciplined bowling and fielding helped restrict them to a below-par score of 248.
Making his ODI debut, Rana initially faced a tough start, conceding 26 runs in his first over. However, he recovered strongly, taking three crucial wickets, including those of Ben Duckett and Harry Brook, which shifted the momentum in India's favor. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed significantly, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs.
Chasing the target, India lost early wickets, but Shubman Gill anchored the innings with 87 runs, supported by Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52). Gill formed important partnerships with Iyer and Axar, ensuring India stayed on course despite some late wickets. Iyer played aggressively, while Gill provided stability. Although England managed to create some nervous moments by taking a few wickets, India ultimately clinched the win with 68 balls to spare.