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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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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Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna also got among the wickets, taking two scalps each in the opening ODI.  (ANI Pic Service)

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In his comeback ODI, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 31 runs in 9 overs and also took the wicket of England captain Harry Brook.  (AFP)

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Liam Dawson and Joe Root put on 121 runs for the seventh wicket and their stand was the main reason behind England reaching the score of 258 after being 80/5 at one stage.  (ANI Pic Service)

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Joe Root was the top-scorer for England, playing an unbeaten knock of 76.  (ANI Pic Service)

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Axar Patel was the pick of the Indian bowlers, returning with four wickets, helping India bundle out England for 258.  (ANI Pic Service)