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England’s Fast Start but India’s Strong Comeback
England began aggressively after choosing to bat first, but India's sharp bowling and solid fielding brought them back into the game. Harshit Rana (3/53) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/26) shared six wickets, stopping England from setting a big total.
Despite a half-century from Jos Buttler (52) and Jacob Bethell (51), England couldn’t cross the 250-run mark.
Tough Start for Harshit Rana, but a Dream Comeback
Harshit Rana had a tough start in his first ODI over. Phil Salt smashed 26 runs, hitting three sixes and two fours. Captain Rohit Sharma quickly switched to Axar Patel (1/38) to control the flow of runs.
But Rana didn’t give up! In his fourth over, he took two key wickets, completely changing the game.
- First, Ben Duckett (32) fell after an incredible running catch by debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- Next, Harry Brook edged one to wicketkeeper KL Rahul, putting India back in control.
Shreyas Iyer’s Brilliant Run-Out & Jadeja’s Magic
As England looked to rebuild, Shreyas Iyer produced a stunning run-out to dismiss Salt, shifting the momentum towards India.
- Joe Root fell soon after, trapped LBW by Jadeja, leaving Buttler to anchor the innings.
- Though Buttler scored a steady fifty, he mistimed a shot off Axar Patel, caught by Hardik Pandya at short fine leg.
Bethell’s Fighting Fifty, But England Falls Short
21-year-old Jacob Bethell played a gutsy knock, scoring 51 runs, but wickets kept tumbling.
Jadeja once again made an impact, trapping Bethell LBW, sealing England’s collapse.
Key Takeaways from the 1st ODI (IND vs ENG)
✅ Harshit Rana’s redemption: From a poor first over to three crucial wickets, he turned the game around.
✅ Jadeja’s all-round show: His 3/26 ensured England never recovered.
✅ Shreyas Iyer’s brilliance: His quick thinking and accurate throw changed the momentum.
✅ England’s missed chance: After a strong start, they failed to capitalize.
