Shubman Gill, Axar Patel take charge as India beat England in opening ODI in Edgbaston - Action in images

ENG vs IND, 1st ODI:  Shubman Gill and Axar Patel came up with standout performances as India defeated England in Edgbaston to take a 1-0 lead. 

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Jul 14, 2026 11:23 pm IST 10 Photos
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Axar Patel and Washington Sundar both hit fifties and put on an unbeaten 102-run stand to help India beat England by six wickets in the opening ODI in Edgbaston. (AFP)
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England failed to strike consistently and this was the major reason behind India cruising home and registering a win over the hosts in the opening ODI. (AFP)
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Shubman Gill was the leading batter for India, scoring 80 runs. He was looking set for a century but an injury forced him to retire hurt. (ANI Pic Service)

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Virat Kohli failed with the bat too, lasting just six balls in the middle and scoring five runs. He was caught plumb in front of the wicket by Jofra Archer.(ANI Pic Service)
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Rohit Sharma had a poor day at the office, as he managed just 11 runs before losing his wicket to Sam Curran. (Gary Oakley/PA via AP)

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