India beat England by six wickets in the first one-day international at Edgbaston, with Shubman Gill top-scoring before retiring injured, to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Key facts
- India beat England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston.
- Shubman Gill made 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured.
- England suffered an early collapse of five wickets for 19 runs.
- India lead the three-match series 1-0.
India opened their one-day international series against England with a comfortable six-wicket victory at Edgbaston, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match contest.
The result was built on an imperious innings from Shubman Gill, who made 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured, according to Sky Sports. His knock propelled India toward the target and set the tone for a controlled chase.
England’s afternoon unravelled early. According to the BBC, the hosts struggled to recover from a dramatic collapse of five wickets for 19 runs, a passage of play that left them on the back foot for the rest of the match.
Unable to rebuild a competitive total after that setback, England watched India cruise to victory. Sky Sports described the win as India easing to the six-wicket result at Edgbaston.
With the opening match secured, India now hold the advantage heading into the remainder of the series. The visitors will look to press home their lead, while England must regroup after a chastening start.
The three-match series continues, with England needing to level the contest to keep their hopes of a series win alive.
Why it matters
Series openers can set the momentum for a limited-overs contest, and India's dominant start puts England under early pressure. With only three matches to play, the hosts have little margin for error to recover the series.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of the first India v England ODI?
India beat England by six wickets in the first one-day international at Edgbaston, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Shubman Gill made 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured, according to Sky Sports.
Why did England lose so comfortably?
According to the BBC, England struggled to recover from a dramatic early collapse of five wickets for 19 runs, leaving them unable to set a competitive total.