Shubman Gill Propels India to Series-Opening Six-Wicket ODI Victory at Edgbaston

Shubman Gill's majestic 80 propelled India to a six-wicket victory over England at Edgbaston on July 14, 2026.

What happened?

India's Shubman Gill made an imperious 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured to propel India to a six-wicket victory over England in the one-day international series opener at Edgbaston. England could not recover from a disastrous four overs that left them 80-5 after being 61-0. The 121-run partnership of Liam Dawson (68 off 83) and the classy Joe Root (76no) was not enough to repair a disastrous four-over period.

Why it matters for Shubman Gill

Gill's injury forced him to make way in the 25th over, but a composed unbeaten partnership from Washington and Axar saw India home to the delight of the travelling faithful at Edgbaston. The win will soothe the pain of India's 4-0 T20I series whitewash and condemns England to a seventh loss in their last 10 ODIs, with two games in the three-match series still to come.

What comes next?

The win will give India a much-needed boost ahead of the second ODI in Cardiff, where they will look to continue their winning momentum. England, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and bounce back from their disappointing loss.

India's Shreyas Iyer (35 off 53) and a 96-run partnership from Axar Patel (57no off 52) and Washington Sundar (52no off 63) saw India chase down the target of 259 with 4.4 overs to spare. The win will give India a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the second ODI in Cardiff.

Key statistics

• Shubman Gill made an imperious 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured.
• India chased down the target of 259 with 4.4 overs to spare.
• England's disastrous four-over period left them 80-5 after being 61-0.
• Liam Dawson (68 off 83) and Joe Root (76no) put up a 121-run partnership.

India's win will be a welcome relief for the team and their fans, who will be looking to continue their winning momentum in the second ODI in Cardiff.