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By Vikram Iyer — 16 July 2026 — 3 min read

India secured a six-wicket victory against England in the first One Day International (ODI) at Edgbaston. The win came despite an injury scare for fast bowler Gurnoor Brar and Shubman Gill retiring due to cramps during his innings.

During India’s chase of 259, Shubman Gill played a significant role, scoring an unbeaten 80 runs off 75 balls. His innings included 11 fours and one six, and he spent 120 minutes at the crease. Gill’s performance was crucial after India lost early wickets, with Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (5) dismissed cheaply, leaving the team at 48 for 2 in 8.3 overs.

Gill, along with deputy Shreyas Iyer, built a 101-run partnership from 103 balls. This stand helped stabilize the innings and put India in a strong position. Gill’s innings showcased his ability to manage pressure, particularly against seamers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue on a pitch that offered assistance to new-ball bowlers.

Gill’s Strategic Batting and Injury

Gill’s approach to the chase was marked by adaptability. After starting with consecutive boundaries, he remained cautious for the next 13 deliveries, focusing on singles and dot balls against pacers like Sam Curran. He later accelerated against spinners Adil Rashid, Jacob Bethell, and Will Jacks, as well as Liam Dawson.

His innings featured a range of shots, including a sweep towards backward square leg and an inside-out loft over extra cover. Even after receiving treatment for cramps, Gill maintained his tempo, continuing to pick up singles and doubles. Of his 11 boundaries, five were hit on the off side and six on the leg side, with his only six coming off Josh Tongue over deep backward square leg. The cut shot was particularly effective, yielding 16 runs.

Gill’s retirement from the field due to cramps, followed by the quick dismissals of Iyer and KL Rahul, created a moment of tension for India. However, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel ensured the team completed the chase, securing the six-wicket win. Gill later indicated he expected to be fit for the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Brar’s Performance and Injury Scare

Earlier in the match, India faced an injury concern with fast bowler Gurnoor Brar. Playing his first international match in England, Brar had a notable spell, contributing to England’s collapse. After conceding boundaries in his initial overs, Brar adjusted his length and took two quick wickets.

He dismissed Jacob Bethell with a rising delivery that resulted in a catch and then removed Ben Duckett with a ball that climbed awkwardly off the surface. These two strikes helped shift the momentum, as England went from 61 without loss to 107 for 6. Jasprit Bumrah, returning after a six-week break, and Prasidh Krishna also contributed with wickets.

Brar, however, limped off the field during the 48th over while attempting to bowl his final over, experiencing discomfort in his calves and hamstring. The Indian physio attended to him, but Brar was unable to continue, and Axar Patel completed the over. Brar finished with figures of 2 for 61 from nine overs. This incident adds to India’s recent injury concerns, with Harshit Rana already ruled out of the tour and all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy unavailable.

England eventually recovered from their early struggles, with Joe Root scoring 76 and Liam Dawson adding a career-best 68. Their 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket helped England post a total of 258. India’s focus now shifts to the fitness of Brar ahead of the remaining two ODIs in the series.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com