India spark collapse before Root leads England to 258 in 1st ODI

"He wasn't performing like this in T20s" - Saba Karim lauds Team India star after ENG vs IND 2026 1st ODI

After India's win in the first ODI against England, cricketer-turned-commentator Saba Karim has lauded Axar Patel for his match-defining contribution with bat and ball.

Jasprit Bumrah's sorcery, Axar Patel's resilience hand India first win on UK tour

Jasprit Bumrah's return drove India's first tour win as England were bowled out for 258 in Birmingham. The result eased pressure on the Indian camp after a 0-6 run in the T20I leg.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: India Beat England by 6 Wickets To Take 1-0 Lead

Shubman Gill led from the front with an 80, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar made valuable unbeaten fifties to guide India to a six-wicket win over England

Axar Patel, Shubman Gill star as India defeat England by 6 wickets in 1st ODI

While stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to fire on their much-anticipated return in India colours, it was Patel and Gill who stole the show.

1st ODI: Axar Patel's spin masterclass helps India restrict England to 258

Patel was India's standout bowler, taking four wickets, breaking England's resistance with his accurate left-arm spin. Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar also chipped in with two scalps each. Jasprit Bumrah took a wicket to claim his 150th ODI wicket as India kept England under control throughout the innings.

Riding on Axar Patels allround excellence, India prevail over England in first ODI - The Tribune

The seasoned Joe Root and plucky Liam Dawson scored half-centuries in a gutsy seventh wicket stand for 121 runs as England posted a respectable 258 in the opening ODI despite the Indian pace attack wreaking havoc here on Tuesday.