Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) have chipped in with half-centuries in the chase on Thursday chasing 249 runs

India rode on Shubman Gill's 87, Shreyas Iyer's 59 and 52 from Axar Patel to win the first game by four wickets. Chasing England's 248, India romped home in 38.4 overs.

India's youngsters sparked a turnaround that saw England crumble from a solid 75 for no loss to 248 all out. Debutants Rana and Jaiswal played pivotal roles along with Jadeja, while Gill and Iyer's steady partnership ensured a smooth chase to clinch victory.

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England tumble 1-0 down in three-match ODI series after slipping from 75-0 to 248 all out batting first; India punish some predictable bowling to reach target in 38.4 overs after late wobble; teams building for Champions Trophy,

Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in India's chase, anchoring the innings with a composed 87 runs as they chase

India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Thursday opened up on his stunning fifty against England in the first ODI match of the series and said that his plan was not going too much on the back foot.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

Shubman Gill anchored the chase with a measured 87-run knock as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening One-day International to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Thursda