India vs England 1st ODI Updates
On February 6, 2025, cricket fans watched a fierce contest between England and India in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series in Nagpur. After winning the toss, England decided to bat first and set a goal of 248 runs in 47.4 overs. This series is an important test for both sides’ ODI performance as they get ready for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Scorecard after the end of first innings
England 248 All Out in 47.4 Overs (Buttler 52, Bethell 51, Jadeja 3/26)
England’s batting lineup had a mixed outing, with some solid contributions but also frequent wickets that prevented them from crossing the 250-run mark.
At the innings break, the win probability stood at:
- India – 66.54%
- England – 33.46%
The current run rate (RR) for England was 5.20, with the last 5 overs producing 28 runs at 5.60 RR.
India’s Playing XI: Key Changes & ODI Debuts
With Harshit Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal making their ODI debuts, India added new players to the team. The big story, though, was that Virat Kohli was not playing because of a right knee injury.
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shubman Gill
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
England’s Playing XI: Joe Root Returns
England experienced a huge change in their lineup with the return of Joe Root, who played his first ODI since the 2023 World Cup. Mark Wood was rested for the match as the visitors decided to use a three-man pace attack.
- Ben Duckett
- Phil Salt (Wicketkeeper)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (Captain)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Saqib Mahmood
Key Highlights from the 1st Innings
- England scored 248 in 47.4 overs, falling short of the 50-over mark.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana made their ODI debuts for India.
- Virat Kohli was ruled out due to a knee injury, impacting India’s middle order.
- KL Rahul got the nod for wicketkeeping duties over Rishabh Pant.
- Kuldeep Yadav made his return to international cricket after nearly four months.
India’s Chase: Can They Secure a 1-0 Lead?
India will feel secure with a target of 249 runs because of their potent batting lineup and favorable home ground. However, England’s bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, will look to put early pressure on the Indian top order.
Will Rohit Sharma and his team be able to reach the goal and win the series 1-0? Stay tuned for live updates on India vs England as the action unfolds in Nagpur!
