India vs England 1st ODI LIVE Updates: India Strikes Back After England’s Fiery Start

Live Score Update: India vs England 1st ODI

Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Toss: England won the toss and elected to bat

Current Score: England 76/1 (9.1 overs)

Batsmen: Ben Duckett 32 (28), Joe Root 0* (1)

Bowlers: Harshit Rana 38/0 (3.1), Hardik Pandya 4/0 (1)

The first ODI of the three-match series between India and England kicked off with an explosive start from the visitors. England’s openers, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, took charge early, dispatching boundaries with ease. Despite India's efforts, the early overs belonged to England, who capitalized on a strong batting pitch. However, India has now struck back, dismissing Salt and looking to claw their way into the game.

Live Match Highlights

Axar Patel's Spin Experiment Fails (8 overs)In an attempt to break the partnership, Rohit Sharma introduced spinner Axar Patel. However, the move backfired as Axar leaked 15 runs in his first over. England’s aggressive approach kept the scoreboard ticking.

Rohit Sharma Alters Bowling Strategy (7 overs)Seeing the pacers struggle, Rohit Sharma turned to spin, bringing Axar Patel into the attack. With England dominating, India desperately needed a breakthrough.

Harshit Rana Faces Brutal Welcome (6 overs)Making his ODI debut, Harshit Rana had a tough start as Phil Salt hammered him for 26 runs in one over, including three sixes and two boundaries. The English opener, who shared the IPL dressing room with Rana at KKR, showed no mercy.

Rana Redeems Himself (4 overs)After an expensive start, Rana bounced back, delivering a maiden over. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami also maintained pressure, trying to provide India with a crucial breakthrough.

Steady Start for England (3 overs)Despite missing Virat Kohli due to a knee injury, India started well with the ball. Shami’s first over was a maiden, but England openers gradually found their rhythm.

Match Begins in Nagpur (1 over)The much-awaited clash began with Ben Duckett and Phil Salt opening for England, while veteran pacer Mohammed Shami took the new ball for India.

Key Pre-Match Updates

Virat Kohli Ruled OutVirat Kohli is absent due to a knee issue, seen with a strapped leg before the match. His absence is a setback for India ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Playing XIs for Both Teams

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami

England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

Rohit Sharma’s Thoughts at Toss"We wanted to bowl first, but it doesn’t matter much. It’s important to start aggressively with the ball. We have two debutants today – Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana. Unfortunately, Virat isn’t playing due to a knee problem."

Jos Buttler on England’s Decision to Bat First"We will bat first. The dressing room morale is high, and it’s great to have Joe Root back. Playing in Indian conditions is a challenge, but we’re ready for it. We’ve picked three pacers and a spin-bowling all-rounder."

Pitch ReportNagpur’s pitch is hard with a bit of grass but lacks moisture. It traditionally doesn’t yield high scores, but spin could come into play later. A competitive total is expected.

Looking Ahead

With England off to a strong start, India will need early breakthroughs to shift the momentum. Stay tuned for more live updates as the action unfolds in Nagpur!