Player Of The Match Axar Patel Powers India To Victory

Team India defeated England by 6 wickets in the opening ODI of the 3-match series after comfortably chasing 259. Captain Shubman Gill starred with 80 before retiring hurt, while Axar Patel's unbeaten 57 and 4-wicket haul earned him the 'Player of the Match' award. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 52 as India sealed victory with 28 balls to spare.