Shubman Gill Walks Off Retired Hurt After Well-Compiled 80 in ENG vs IND 2026 1st ODI
Gill reached fifty before an injury forced him out of India’s chase, leaving KL Rahul to continue after England posted 258 all out.
- India secured a convincing victory over England at Edgbaston, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The win marked a successful return to form for the visitors following a disappointing T20I tour.
- England posted 258 after Joe Root and Liam Dawson combined for a 121-run seventh-wicket stand. The pair rebuilt the innings after a collapse reduced the side to 107 for 6 by the 22nd over.
- Anchoring the chase, captain Shubman Gill scored 80 off 75 balls, hitting 11 boundaries before retiring hurt. His 100-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer shifted momentum firmly toward the visitors.
- Axar Patel and Washington Sundar ensured India crossed the line comfortably, with Patel scoring 57 off 52 and Sundar adding 52 off 63. Sundar struck the winning runs in the 46th over.
- Despite the result, India faces concerns heading into the second fixture, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to make an impact. The team will also monitor Gill's status following his injury scare.
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In the first ODI against England, Indian captain Shubman Gill retired hurt after a brilliant 80-run innings. In the 26th over, he felt discomfort in the back of his right leg and lay down on the pitch. After being examined by the physio, Gill was unable to continue batting and had to leave the field.
India skipper Shubman Gill walks off field, retires hurt vs England in 1st ODI
Gill, who had opened with Rohit Sharma saw his opening partner depart after 11 runs while Virat Kohli also couldn't give his skipper much company, getting dismissed for 5. After the early blows, Gill and Iyer managed to steady the Indian innings.
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