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.

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the England Tour of India, 1st ODI Match - India vs England, which will be played on the 6th of February at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

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.

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. Root, England's leading test run scorer and second on the ODI list,