India vs England 1st ODI LIVE Updates: After Initial Beatdown, Harshit Rana Strikes Twice In 4 Balls | Cricket News

India vs England Live: OUT

OUT!!! Harshit Rana strikes again in the same over and provides India with the wicket of Harry Brook for duck. Rana confuses Brook by offering some extra bounce. Brook tries to go for a big hit but the ball touches the glove and wicketkeeper KL Rahul takes an excellent catch behind the stumps. Third wicket gone for England. 

ENG 77/3 (10 overs)

India vs England Live: OUT

OUT!!! India get their second wicket of the day and this time, debutant Harshit Rana provides the breakthrough with the wicket of Ben Duckett for 32. Respite for Harshit Rana as he gets to better his figures with this short of length delivery that bounced more than Duckett anticipated. Top-edge on the pull, Yashasvi Jaiswal made the impossible look possible. He had to run a long way back from mid-wicket. he had to keep his eyes on the ball and look over his shoulders. 

ENG 77/2 (9.3 overs)

India vs England Live: OUT

OUT!!!! WHAT A MOMENT IN THE GAME!!! India get their first breakthrough as Phil Salt gets run out for 43. Salt plays a shot off Hardik Pandya’s delivery and takes a double. However, while coming back for the third one, both Salt and Ben Duckett get into to a mixup. Shreyas Iyer grabs a the ball and hands it over to wicketkeeper KL Rahul, who then comfortably removes the bails as England lose their first wicket.

ENG 75/1 (8.5 overs)

India vs England Live: Axar disappoints too

In desperate need of wickets, India skipper Rohit Sharma hands over the ball to spinner Axar Patel. However, that strategy also miserably fails as Axar ends up leaking 15 runs. Both Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are in terrific form and inching closer towards their respective half-centuries. 

ENG 71/0 (8 overs)

India vs England Live: Rohit changes strategy

Seeing the pacers getting thrashed by the England openers, India skipper Rohit Sharma changes the strategy. He now hands over the ball to all-rounder Axar Patel to introduce the spin into the attack. Will this strategy work for India? Only time will tell. 

ENG 56/0 (7 overs)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rana thrashed by Salt

WOAH!!!! What a moment for England and absolutely a forgettable one for pacer Harshit Rana. The Indian ODI debutant faces the wrath of England opener Phil Salt. Both Rana and Salt were the teammates in Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. In his previous over, Salt unleashes his fury and hammers 26 runs. This includes three sixes and two boundaries. 

ENG 52/0 (6 overs)

India vs England Live: Rana redeems himself

Pacer Harshit Rana got a horrible start to ODI debut. In his first over, he leaks 11 runs. However , he redeems himself in the next over as he delivers a maiden. Both Mohammed Shami and Rana are trying their best to get India their first breakthrough. 

ENG 17/0 (4 overs)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: 6 runs off the over

After bowling a maiden in his first over, pacer Mohammed Shami leaks six runs in his second over. This includes a boundary from Ben Duckett as England opener continue to create pressure on India. At this stage, the hosts need a wicket, in order to gain an upper hand.

ENG 17/0 (3 overs)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Forgettable start for Rana on debut

Making his ODI debut, pacer Harshit Rana miserably fails to get a good start. In his first over of the day, he concedes 11 runs, which include two boundaries from Phil Salt. Both Salt and Ben Duckett are eyeing more boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

ENG 11/0 (2 overs)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Good start for India

Despite facing the setback of Virat Kohli’s absence, Team India is off to a good start with the ball against England. Delivering his first ODI over since 2023 World Cup final, pacer Mohammed Shami impressed with his ultimate swing. In the first over of the day, he bowls a maiden as England openers Ben Duckett and Phil Salt aim for boundaries. 

ENG 0/0 (1 over)

India vs England Live: We are underway

The first ODI of the three-match series between India and England begins in Nagpur. For England, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt will be starting the proceedings. The duo need to form a solid opening partnership, in order to provide England with a good start. On the other hand, pacer Mohammed Shami, who is making his return to India’s ODI side, will be bowling the first over for India. Let’s play!! 

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Virat blow for India

Virat Kohli has been rested for today’s match due to a problem on his right knee. According to the visuals, he can be seen walking around with a strap around his knee. This is going to be a tough time for India as a lot of questions are already been asked about Kohli’s form and this series is a crucial practice for the upcoming Champions Trophy. 

IND vs ENG 1st ODI, Live: England’s Playing XI

England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

IND vs ENG 1st ODI, Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami

India vs England Live: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

“We wanted to bowl first, but it doesn’t matter a lot. Need to be aggressive with the ball at the start and then need to do well later. Nice to get some time off, it’s a fresh start and this is a great chance to do well. It’s very important to get some game time, try and maximize whatever opportunity we have. Jaiswal and Harshit are making their debuts, unfortunately Virat isn’t playing, he had a knee problem last night.”

India vs England Live: Here’s what Jos Buttler said at the toss

“We will bat first today. Nice thing going in the dressing room, looking forward to these ODIs and we’re happy to welcome back Joe Root. The morale has been good, everyone’s good and the Baz has looked after us well. We’re playing against a top-side in their conditions, a tough test going ahead into the Champions Trophy. We’re playing 3 pacers and an extra spin-bowling all-rounder.”

India vs England Live: Toss

England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first ODI in Nagpur on Thursday. 

India vs England Live: Pitch report

“Traditionally, this hasn’t been a high-scoring ground, the reason being the dimensions. 69m and 68m square boundaries, 75m straight boundary. We’re playing on a red-soil pitch and it looks good for batting. It’s rock hard, there’s a bit of grass, but there’s no moisture and it’s dry. Not a lot in it for the bowlers, but this being a red soil pitch, spin will come into play later on. It’s a good cricket pitch and a high score can be expected.”

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Two debuts for India

As per the visuals coming-in from Nagpur, India are going to have two ODI debutants playing today. Batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Harshit Rana have been handed over their ODI debut caps. 

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Will Chakravarthy make ODI debut?

Varun Chakravarthy, who got 14 wickets in five T20Is against England and was adjudged the ‘Player of The Series’, wasn’t initially picked for the three ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy later this month. Chakravarthy was seen training and bowling in the nets on Tuesday.

India vs England Live: Pant or Rahul?

KL Rahul, who kept wickets in Rishabh Pant’s absence during the 2023 World Cup, performed admirably, scoring 452 runs and proving to be one of India’s most consistent middle-order batters. His stability has been instrumental in creating a formidable ODI setup, but his strike rotation in the middle overs remains a concern. On the other hand, the left-handed Pant offers variety in India’s right-hand dominated top order. Additionally, his unpredictability, raw power, and ability to clear with breathtaking ease make him the X-factor.

India vs England Live: Who will keep wickets for India?

One of the grey areas is the wicket-keeper’s slot. Who among KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant should get the nod for the playing XI? With skipper Rohit and his deputy Shubman Gill likely to open, followed by Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya, the wicketkeeper-batter is likely to slot in at number five.

India vs England Live: Last chance for Rohit, Kohli

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were the top two run-getters of the 2023 World Cup with Kohli scoring 765 and Rohit smashing 597. Since that World Cup, which India let slip in the final after going unbeaten throughout, the two have only featured in a three-match ODI series loss to Sri Lanka where Rohit scored two fifties while Kohli didn’t have a great run. The ODI series against England is India’s only tune-up tournament for the Champions Trophy, to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19. The eight-team competition could be a make-or-break event for the two stalwarts who have already retired from T20Is.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rohit, Virat under scanner

The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been under tremendous scrutiny after their dismal run in red-ball cricket. The two stars, after making hyped but disappointing appearances in Ranji Trophy last month, will be eyeing strong performances in a format that they have dominated for several years.

India vs England Live: Final practice for Champions Trophy

Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and England, straight from Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. Stay tuned for all the live updates.