CRICKET – Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international yesterday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.
Chasing 249 for victory after Jos Buttler had scored 52 and Jacob Bethell contributed 51 to boost England’s total following a wobble midway through the innings, India reached their target with 68 balls to spare.
Gill overcame cramp to make 87 and take India close to the finish line on a two-paced, turning wicket after Patel scored 52 in a 108-run stand for the fourth wicket.
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