Shreyas Iyer's terrific knock set the base for India's win in the 1st ODI. After the match, Kevin Pietersen and Parthiv analysed Iyer's updated technique, which helped him face the short ball barrage from Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood.

Shreyas Iyer played an impressive innings, scoring 59 runs off just 36 balls in the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

Kohli missed out due to injury but ODI regulars played their roles as hosts record a four-wicket win over England in Nagpur.

Shreyas Iyer last played for India in the 2-0 ODI series defeat in Sri Lanka in August 2024, and is now back in the mix for back-to-back 50-over assignments in the national set-up.

India defeated England by a thrilling 4-wicket margin thanks to a strong 87-run performance from Shubman Gill.

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

Shreyas Iyer fell to Jacob Bethell on 59 in 36 balls. Iyer put up a sublime display of attacking batting and raced to his half-century in just 30 balls. His counter-attacking stand with Shubman Gill undid whatever advantage England gained with early strikes.

India 251 for 6 (Gill 87, Shreyas 59, Axar 52, Rashid 2-49) beat England 248 (Buttler 52, Bethell 51, Jadeja 3-26) by four wickets It was both untidy and emphatic. India made light work of their 249 target,