
Bengaluru, March 23: India put up a good show with both bat and ball as they notched up a 66-run win over England in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.
After being put into bat, the Indian batsman put up a decent total of 317/5. While Shikhar Dhawan fell short of his ton by just two runs, debutant Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya’s partnership towards the end of the Indian innings saw India cross the 300-mark.
Pandya scored the quickest ODI half-century for a debutant as the all-rounder scored an unbeaten 58 off just 31 deliveries. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 62 off 43 propelled the hosts. Earlier the foundation was laid by solid knocks from Dhawan (98 off 106) and Virat Kohli’s 56 off 60.
After the batsmen did their bit, the bowlers did not get off to the desired start. England openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy hammered India as they looked set to take the match away. But a stellar bowling performance, led by debutant Prasidh Krishna saw India completely turn the match on its head. From 135/0, England were bowled out for 251. Krishna picked up the first wicket of the innings and also picked up the final wicket to end England’s innings.
The architect of the collapse was Shardul Thakur who pocketed a three-wicket haul. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also chipped in with two scalps, while Krunal also picked up his maiden ODI wicket.
With the all-round show, India secured a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
Here’s how the first India vs England ODI panned out in Pune.
That's all for tonight! Having comfortably pocketed the first ODI, the hosts will hope to wrap up the series when they take on England in the second ODI on Friday
A day to remember for India's debutants
Superb start for @prasidh43! 👌👌
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 23, 2021
A debut to remember 🔝#TeamIndia #INDvENG @Paytm pic.twitter.com/nqLxrznfWh
A happy skipper!
1 🆙, two to go 💪#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zk5UmdF1Fb
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 23, 2021
With the all-round win, the hosts have secured a 1-0 win in the three-match ODI series.
It's over! Krishna picks up the final wicket as England lose by 66 runs in the first ODI
3 runs off Bhuvi's over
Ten overs to go. India need 1 wicket to win. England need 75 runs from 60 balls
India one wicket away from sealing the first ODI
England crumbling here! Wicket No. 9! Bhuvi picks up his second wicket of the evening as Adil Rashid goes for a duck.
Excellent over from Krunal as he gives away just one run and picks up his maiden ODI wicket
Keeping both teams on their toes. But the collapse has now put India in control
This match has ebbed and flowed too much....the moment you think one team is looking in control, the opposition bounces back. Doesn’t happen that often in ODI cricket these days. #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2021
OUT!! Sam Curran foes for 12 of 20 as Shubman Gill takes a running catch. Krunal Pandya picks up a wicket as England eight wickets down. Maiden ODI wicket for Krunal
Tom Curran joins his brother Sam Curran in the middle. England need 81 runs from 12.4 overs to win
OUT! Another important wicket for India as Bhuvi removes Moeen Ali. Ali goes for 30 off 37 as he is picked up by KL Rahul. England seven wickets down.
FOUR! Moeen picking up the pace for England here.
SIX!! Curran pulls it away to the midwicket boundary for a maximum
Bhuvi replaces Krunal Pandya
England need 95 from the last 16 overs
Sam Curran the new batsman in
OUT!!! Krishna bags his third wicket of the evening. Kohli picks Billings up at short cover. England six wickets down.
Expensive over from Kuldeep as 13 runs come off it
Superb over from Shardul Thakur. Two wickets and just one run off the over. England at 176/5 after 25 overs
England lose the review as Jos Buttler walks back. The game has turned on its head. India in control now as England lose their fifth wicket.
Big appeal for LBW and he's given out! Buttler reviews it right away
Sam Billings is the new batsman in
OUT!! Wicket no. 2 for Shardul Thakur as England lose their captain. The tables have quickly turned after. Big wicket for the hosts as England are reduced to 175/4 in 24.1 overs. Morgan goes for 22 off 30.
24 overs gone. England at 175/3
Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces Kuldeep Yadav
Superb over from Thakur as he picks up an important wicket and gives away just two runs
Update on Shreyas Iyer:
UPDATE - Shreyas Iyer subluxated his left shoulder in the 8th over while fielding. He has been taken for further scans and won't take any further part in the game.
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 23, 2021
Rohit Sharma was hit on the right elbow while batting and felt some pain later. He won't take the field.#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/s8KINKvCl4