IND vs ENG: India celebrate a wicket against England during the 1st ODI in Pune.© AFP
India defeated England by 66 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday. In response to a target of 318 runs, the visitors were bowled out for 251 in 42.1 overs. England had a bright start to their chase, but the departures of openers Jason Roy (46) and Jonny Bairstow (94) saw them lose plenty of momentum. Also, debutant Prasidh Krishan bounced back after a few expensive deliveries, to take four wickets and Shardul Thakur registered three dismissals. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets and debutant Krunal Pandya also scalped a dismissal. Earlier, the hosts posted 317 for five in 50 overs, with Shikhar Dhawan missing out on a century by two runs. Captain Virat Kohli also put in a good batting show, slamming 56 runs. KL Rahul (62) and Krunal (58) remained unbeaten till the end, helping their side set a strong target. Krunal also reached his half-century in 26 balls, the highest by a debutant in ODIs. Ben Stokes was the pick of the bowlers for England registering three wickets, while Mark Wood took two dismissals. The hosts have taken a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series, and will be aiming to build on their form in the second ODI. (SCORECARD )
1st ODI Highlights Between India (IND) vs England (ENG), Straight From Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
March 23 2021 21:33 (IST)
OUT! Tom Curran c Bhuvneshwar Kumar b Prasidh Krishna 11 (16) | INDIA WIN BY 66 RUNS
A full delivery by Prasidh, and Curran slices it to Bhuvneshwar at deep third man.
INDIA WIN BY 66 RUNS! INDIA TAKE A 1-0 LEAD IN THE THREE-MATCH ODI SERIES!
March 23 2021 21:25 (IST)
One run
Back of a length delivery by Bhuvneshwar, around middle. Curran hits it through midwicket for a single.
March 23 2021 21:22 (IST)
FOUR!
Kuldeep tosses it up on middle and leg. Curran smacks it between deep midwicket and wide long-on for a four!
March 23 2021 21:18 (IST)
OUT! Adil Rashid c KL Rahul b Bhuvneshwar Kumar 0 (5)
A full delivery by Bhuvneshwar, and Rashid outside edges it to the wicketkeeper for an easy catch.
In walks, Mark Wood.
March 23 2021 21:12 (IST)
OUT!
Krunal tosses it up, outside off. Sam goes to attack it, but ends up slicing it to Gill at long-off for a catch!
In walks, Adil Rashid.
March 23 2021 21:10 (IST)
No run, ENG: 239/7 | Need 79 from 12 overs
A good length delivery, on off by Bhuvneshwar. Curran defends it down the pitch. No run.
March 23 2021 21:07 (IST)
OUT! Moeen Ali c KL Rahul b Bhuvneshwar Kumar 30 (37)
Bhuvneshwar sends it back of a length, outside off. Ali outside edges it to the gloves of the wicketkeeper.
In comes, Sam Curran. He joins his younger brother!
March 23 2021 21:04 (IST)
FOUR!
A fuller delivery by Krunal, on the stumps. Ali hits it to the left of the bowler and righ of long-on for a four!
March 23 2021 21:01 (IST)
FOUR!
A short delivery, outside off by Bhuvneshwar. Curran pulls it to midwicket boundary for a four!
March 23 2021 20:57 (IST)
One run
Back of a length by Prasidh, on middle and leg. Ali inside edges it through square leg for a single.
March 23 2021 20:52 (IST)
One run
A shorter delivery by Krunal, outside off. Curran hits it down to long-on for a single.
England need 95 from 16 overs.
March 23 2021 20:49 (IST)
OUT! Sam Billings c Virat Kohli b Prasidh Krishan 18 (22)
Back of a length by Krishan, outside off. Billings tries to drive it, but it sneaks to Kohli at short cover for a lofted catch.
In walks, Sam Curran.
March 23 2021 20:35 (IST)
SIX!
Kuldeep tosses it slow and full, outside off. Ali launches it over midwicket for a smashing six!
March 23 2021 20:34 (IST)
FOUR!
Kuldeep tosses it up, outside off. Ali slog sweeps it to the left of deep midwicket for a four!
March 23 2021 20:34 (IST)
FOUR!
Kuldeep tosses it up, and Billings smacks it to the right of deep midwicket for a four!
March 23 2021 20:24 (IST)
One run
Krunal tosses a length delivery, spinning towards the pads. Ali goes on the backfoot to hit it through square leg for a single.
March 23 2021 20:19 (IST)
One run, ENG: 181/5 | Need 137 from 24 overs
A short ball by Krunal, and Billings goes back to hit it away to sweeper cover for a single.
After 26 overs, England are 181 for five.
March 23 2021 20:17 (IST)
Two runs
Krunal tosses it up, Ali gets an outside edge, and it goes to third man for two runs.
March 23 2021 20:14 (IST)
OUT! Jos Buttler lbw b Shardul Thakur 2 (4)
A length delivery by Thakur, it hits the front pad of Buttler. Did he touch it with his bat? The review goes in India's favour.
In walks, Moeen Ali.
March 23 2021 20:09 (IST)
OUT! Eoin Morgan c KL Rahul b Shardul Thakur 22 (30)
A short delivery by Thakur, outside off. Morgan top edges behind for a catch to Rahul.
In walks, Sam Billings.
March 23 2021 19:59 (IST)
OUT! Jonny Bairstow c Kuldeep Yadav b Shardul Thakur 94 (66)
A good length delivery, on off stump by Thakur. Bairstow pulls it out to deep midwicket, where Kuldeep catches it.
In walks, Jos Buttler.
March 23 2021 19:58 (IST)
One run
Kuldeep tosses it up, and Bairstow inside edges it to the leg side for a single.
March 23 2021 19:54 (IST)
Two runs
Morgan guides this delivery by Kuldeep to sweeper cover for two runs.
March 23 2021 19:54 (IST)
FOUR!
Thakur pitches it up, outside off. Morgan creams it through the covers for a four!
March 23 2021 19:49 (IST)
FOUR!
Kuldeep tosses it full, leg side. Bairstow sweeps it fine for a four!
March 23 2021 19:48 (IST)
SIX!
Kuldeep sends a full toss, outside off. Morgan launches it over midwicket for a six!
March 23 2021 19:45 (IST)
Two runs
A good length delivery by Prasidh, outside off. Bairstow inside edges it to leg side for two runs.
March 23 2021 19:42 (IST)
One run
A length delivery by Prasidh, outside off. Morgan hits it towards mid-off for a single.
March 23 2021 19:40 (IST)
One run
A good delivery by Kuldeep, outside off. Bairstow guides it to deep midwicket. One run.
England need 178 from 32 overs.
March 23 2021 19:35 (IST)
OUT! Ben Stokes c Shubman Gill b Prasidh Krishna 1 (11)
An offcutter by Prasidh and Stokes tries to drive it, but it goes to Gill at extra cover for a catch.
In walks, Eoin Morgan.
March 23 2021 19:31 (IST)
One run
A short delivery by Kuldeep, wide. Stokes hits it to deep point for a single.
March 23 2021 19:22 (IST)
OUT! Jason Roy c Suryakumar Yadav b Prasidh Krishna 46 (35)
A good delivery by Prasidh, and Roy tries to loft it, but slices it low to left of backward point for a catch.
In walks, Ben Stokes.
March 23 2021 19:20 (IST)
FOUR!
Back of a length by Prasidh, outside off. Roy sends it over backward point for a four!
March 23 2021 19:18 (IST)
SIX!
A full toss by Kuldeep and Bairstow clears his front leg. He smacks it over deep midwicket for a six!
March 23 2021 19:15 (IST)
SIX!
A length delivery by Krunal on the stumps. Bairstow sweeps it behind square for a six!
March 23 2021 19:14 (IST)
SIX!
A poor delivery by Krunal, and Bairstow smacks it over deep midwicket for a six!
March 23 2021 19:11 (IST)
SIX!
Another short delivery by Kuldeep, and Bairstow smacks it over deep midwicket boundary for a six!
March 23 2021 19:08 (IST)
FOUR!
A short delivery by Kuldeep, and Bairstow pulls it to the deep square leg boundary for a four!
He also reaches his half-century!
March 23 2021 19:06 (IST)
No run
A flat delivery by Krunal, on off. Bairstow hits it back to the bowler. No run.
March 23 2021 19:06 (IST)
FOUR!
Krunal tosses it short, outside off. Roy smacks it through cover for a four!
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