Team India secured a thrilling win thanks to Shubman Gill’s stellar 87. Chasing a modest target of 249, both Indian openers were dismissed early. Shreyas Iyer then unleashed a fiery assault, scoring 59 off 36 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. After Iyer’s dismissal, Axar Patel joined Gill to form a strong partnership and take India to victory.

England batsman Joe Root will make his first ODI appearance since 2023 after being named in the team to face India in the opening match of the series in Nagpur on Thursday.

The series is extremely important for Team India as it will mark their first ODI at home after 444 days. The last time India played an ODI at home was in 2023, during the ODI World Cup final against Australia, which brings back the heartbreaking memories of November 19, 2023.

Following England's defeat against India in the first ODI match of the series, skipper Jos Buttler said that they failed to play as per their expectations in the game.Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer's mouthwatering fifties helped India to clinch a four-wicket triumph over England in the first ODI match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.