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.

Shubman Gill scored 87 as India beat England by 4 wickets in the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. The victory helped the hosts take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Pacer Harshit Rana impressed on his ODI debut as India bowled out England for a below-par 248 despite half-centuries from Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell in the series opener.

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Vice-captain Shubman Gill orchestrated India's chase with grace, while debutant Harshit Rana dazzled with the ball as the hosts registered a four-wicket win against England in the series opener.

India's bowlers, led by Ravindra Jadeja and debutant pacer Harshit Rana, restricted England to 248 runs in 47.4

The 1st ODI between India and England is on February 6 at Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur. India have a strong ODI record against England, winning 58 out of 107 matches.

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.

Indian fans are getting see Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first time in ODI cricket while Rohit Sharma is looking to rediscover some form in the format he has found the most success in.