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With massive win over England, India move ahead of arch-rivals Pakistan in ODI rankings
India defeated England by 10 wickets, finishing the 50-over contest in just 18.4 overs as pacer Jasprit Bumrah came up with a career-best haul of 19/6. Thanks to Bumrah's devastating bowling, the Jos Buttler-led England were dismissed for 110 runs in 25.2 overs, before Rohit Sharma (76 not out) and Shikhar Dhawan (31 not out) completed the easy run-chase in 18.4 overs.
ENG v IND, 1st ODI: When the ball is doing something, we don't have to try a lot, says Bumrah after career-best show
With the conditions helping the bowlers, Bumrah came up with one of the most devastating spells by an Indian bowler, claiming 6/19 as England were bundled out for 110. Skipper Rohit Sharma (76 not out) and fellow opener Shikhar Dhawan (31 not out) raced to 114 for no loss in 18.4 overs as India crushed England by 10 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Rohit Sharma proves how much Team India need him
After winning the Twenty20 series 2-1 on Sunday, the Indians on Tuesday humiliated England in the opening ODI of the three-match series. The visitors, after dismissing the home side for 110, did not lose a wicket before crossing the finishing line, in effect winning the game by 10 wickets. It stamped India's superiority over England in no uncertain terms.
1st ODI: Bumrah's career-best 6/19, openers lead India to 10-wicket win over England
Bumrah's sensational performance helped India bowl out England for a paltry 110 in 25.2 overs after winning the toss and opting to bowl first in bowling-friendly conditions. The 28-year-old with his career-best ODI figures of 6 for 19 became the first Indian pace bowler to take six wickets in an ODI in England.
1st ODI: Bumrah's sensational 6/19 helps India bowl out England for 110
Jasprit Bumrah's sensational bowling performance (6/19) helped India bowl out England for 110 in the first ODI of the three-match series, here on Tuesday. The impressive 6/19 was the career-best ODI figures for Bumrah. He also became the first Indian pace bowler to take six wickets in an ODI in England. Apart from Bumrah, Mohammed Shami (3/31) and Prasidh Krishna (1/26) were other wicket-takers, who took full advantage of bowling-friendly conditions for India.
1st ODI: India win toss, opt to bowl against England; injured Kohli misses out
Rohit confirmed that Virat Kohli is not playing this game due to injury and Shreyas Iyer will bat at No 3. "We are going to bowl first. There is some grass cover and it's overcast as well. "Shami, Bumrah -- those guys can swing the ball. It's important to take wickets upfront and put brakes on the scoring. We understand the importance of playing overseas, we want to do well outside India.
Gavaskar slams senior players seeking rest; says if they can play IPL, they can play for India
There have been reports of a couple of senior players, including former India skipper Virat Kohli, requesting the BCCI to exclude them from the five-match T20 away series against the West Indies beginning later this month. While Kohli is not part of the three-match ODI leg of the tour, reports have suggested that he also wants to be rested for the T20 series beginning on July 29.
David Warner's heartfelt message to the people of Sri Lanka at conclusion of series
The island nation is passing through one of the worst crisis in more than seven decades with severe shortage of fuel, medicines and essential commodities in the wake of the political instability in the country. Still, people turned out in droves to witness the matches, and cheer not just the home team but also the Australians, to express their gratitude to the visitors for agreeing to visit the country amid the turmoil.
Women's hockey World Cup: Savita makes six saves in shootout as India beat Canada
After the two teams ended the regulation time at 1-1, the Indian team defeated Canada 3-2 in the sudden death to progress to the 9-12th placings of the tournament. India is already out of medal contention after they lost the crossover match against Spain for a place in the quarterfinal by a solitary goal. Madeline Secco (11th minute) scored for Canada, while Salima Tete (58th) scored the equalizer for India in the regulation time.
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