India Crush England by 6 Wickets, Lead ODI Series 1-0

India produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat England by six wickets at Edgbaston and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, putting behind the disappointment of their 0-4 T20I series defeat.

After electing to bowl, India's pace and spin attack reduced England to 80/5, leaving the hosts in deep trouble. However, Joe Root's composed unbeaten 76 and Liam Dawson's fighting 68 combined in a century partnership to revive England's innings, helping them post a competitive 258. Axar Patel was India's standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 62 runs to earn the Player of the Match award.

India's chase began on a shaky note as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell cheaply. Captain Shubman Gill steadied the innings with a fluent 80 off 75 deliveries before retiring hurt. England briefly threatened after reducing India to 160/4, but Axar Patel and Washington Sundar produced a match-winning, unbeaten partnership of 102 runs.

Axar remained unbeaten on 57, while Sundar finished with an unbeaten 52 as India comfortably reached the target with 28 balls to spare. The convincing victory gives India a crucial advantage heading into the remaining two matches of the ODI series.