Explore the top 3 batters from the India vs England 1st ODI. The Indian team registered a convincing four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of their three-match series. The Men in Blue took a 1-0 lead in the series and took under 39 overs to win the match in Nagpur.
While England had some good performers with the bat, they did not put enough total on the board. They only managed 248 runs on a good batting track. India, on the other hand, lost a few wickets but had enough batting power to sail them through. Here we look at the top 3 batters from the first ODI of the series.
Top 3 batters from India vs England 1st ODI
3. Jos Buttler (52 runs off 67 balls)

The English skipper Jos Buttler played a major role for his team when they were in a bit of a turmoil. He walked in to bat when England were reeling at a score of 77 in the 10th over. He, along with Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, stabilised the innings and put on partnerships worth 34 and 59 runs, respectively. However, just as he was trying to up his scoring rate, he lost his wicket to Axar Patel.
2. Shreyas Iyer (59 runs off 36 balls)

Shreyas Iyer, making his comeback to the Indian team after a long time, proved why he deserves a spot in the XI. He was at his best and scored with a positive intent. Moreover, he cleared any doubts about his ability to play against short balls. In his innings filled with pull and hook shots, he hit nine boundaries and two sixes.
1. Shubman Gill (87 runs off 96 balls)

Shubman Gill, the Indian vice captain, was played with the maturity required of a leader. After losing two early wickets, he played a steady knock with Iyer firing at the other end. He respected bowlers who bowled in good areas and scored on deliveries in his playing range. He was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.
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