IND vs ENG Highlights, 1st ODI: Axar Patel, Shubman Gill power India to first victory on the tour after T20I debacle

BANGGG!!! Washington Sundar hits a six over the bowler's head to smash the winning runs and also complete his fifty. India finally have a win on the tourm beating England by 6 wickets. Axar Patel remained not out at 57 while Sundar was unbeaten on 52.

Back-to-back fours from Axar Patel brings up his fourth ODI fifty as India cruise towards the win. Earlier, he took four wickets with the ball. India need less than 30 runs now. IND 235/4 (41)

200 comes up for India in the 35th over, thanks to two fours from Axar Patel off Jofra Archer. The partnership between Axar and Washington Sundar has reached 48 for the fifth wicket. India are back in the driver's seat. IND 207/4 (36)

The run rate has significantly dropped. Although there is a big difference between required runs and balls left, India should not lose any more wicket here now. Both Axar Patel and Washington Sundar can bat and if they stay in the middle for half an hour more, India are back in the game. IND 169/4 (32)

OUTTT!!! Two wickets in two overs for England and the hosts are suddenly back in the game. KL Rahul plays onto his stumps off Josh Tongue. Axar Patel comes out to bat with India still needing 99 runs to win in 22 overs. IND 160/4 (28)

OUTTT!!!!! Direct hit from Harry Brook cuts short Shreyas Iyer's time in the middle. Washington Sundar plays a Jofra Archer delivery with soft hands in front of mid-on. Sundar called and Iyer sets off instantly. Iyer changed the his line to avoid being hit and in return falls short of crease. Iyer walks back for 35. IND 157/3 (27)

Shubman Gill is having a problem with his right leg. He removes his gloves and is on the ground. The Indian captain clutches the back of his right leg after going for a drive against Josh Tongue. On no. Gill is walking back retired hurt after just completing a century stand with Shreyas Iyer for the third wicket. Washington Sundar walks in. Gill was on 80 when he retired hurt. IND 150/2 (26)

Shubman Gill is limping a bit. He went down the ground between the overs and then walked by holding his thighs some time next. India need their captain to stay in the middle. Expectedly, the physio is in and is treating Gill. Looks like a hamstring pull. IND 135/2 (23)

Fifty for Shubman Gill in 51 balls! The Indian captain brings up his fifty with a four of Sam Curran. It has been some sort of rebuilding between Gill and Shreyas Iyer after India lost both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. 100 comes up for India too. IND 110/2 (20)

Shreyas Iyer has been India's only highlight in the T20I series loss to England. The Indian T20I skipper is carrying the form in the ODIs too, as he and Shubman Gill are on the revival mode after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli departed. Both Iyer and Gill had one boundary added to their tally off Sam Curran. IND 67/2 (12)

OUTTTT!!!!! Virat Kohli falls plumb to Jofra Archer. The former Indian captain tries to flick, but misses the line completely. He discusses with captain Shubman Gill for a moment, before taking the long walk back home. Kohli come and Kohli goes. Shreyas Iyer walks in. IND 48/2 (8.3)

OUTTT!!! The pressure was iminent on Rohit Sharma. The former Indian captain dances down the track and heaves over mid-on. But the ball hits the top of his bat and Harry Brook takes an easy catch. Sam Curran gets the first Indian wicket. Rohit walks back for 11. IND 43-1 (7.3)

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have started well in chase. While the captain went after the bowlers, Rohit is playing the second fiddle. India need 259 runs to win after England were bowled out for 258. IND 32/0 (6)

OUTTTT!!!! Another wicket for Axar Patel. This time, Adil Rashid is stumped by KL Rahul. OUTTT and England are all out 258. Josh Tongue is clean bowled. Axar Patel finishes with four wickets.

OUTTT!!! Axar Patel strikes again. After being clobbered by Jofra Archer for two sixes, Axar gets his man, caught by Washington Sundar. ENG 250/8 (46)

OUTTT!!!!! Finally the century stand is broken. Liam Dawson, after his maiden ODI fifty, goes for a big shot, but is caught by Rohit Sharma at deep backward square leg. Dawson walks back for 68 off Axar Patel. ENG 228/7 (44)

Fifty for Joe Root! The former England captain brings up his half-century with a single off Gurnoor Brar.

Fifty for Liam Dawson! Coming at a time when England were reeling at 107/6, Dawson joined Joe Root for a fifty-plus stand, to register his maiden ODI fifty, and play with composure. ENG 196/6 (39)

Brydon Carse has been included in the England squad for the rest of the ODI series against India. Carse returns following his recovery from wrist and elbow injuries and after three matches with Durham in the Vitality Blast. The 30-year-old’s most recent ODI appearance for England was against New Zealand at Wellington in November 2025.

Liam Dawson and Joe Root are in revival mode after England lost five wickets for 19 runs. From 61/0 at one point to 80/5 within a span of three overs, England faced a sudden collapse. However the Dawson-Root duo have added more than 30 runs for the seventh wicket. The target for India to break this partnership to stop England post a competitive total. ENG 144/6 (30)