England and India opened the three‑match ODI series at Edgbaston, where England won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts were bowled out for 258 in 48 overs, led by Joe Root’s 76 and Liam Dawson’s 68. India’s bowling, spearheaded by Axar Patel (four wickets), Prasidh Krishna (two wickets) and a strong return from Jasprit Bumrah, restricted England to a modest total. India then chased down 259 with six wickets in hand and 4.4 overs to spare.
Archer removes Kohli with a perfect LBW to ignite England’s momentum
In the ninth over of India’s run‑chase, Archer delivered a sharply‑curved full delivery that struck Kohli on the pads in front of the stumps. Attempting a sweep to leg, Kohli missed the line, and the ball struck him flush on the pads, prompting umpire Mike Burns to raise his finger for an immediate LBW decision.
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Virat Kohli = GONE! pic.twitter.com/OoYriwqcYl
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 14, 2026
Shubman Gill anchors India’s chase after early setback
Despite Archer’s breakthrough wicket, India recovered thanks to skipper Shubman Gill, who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80 before retiring hurt due to cramps. His steady knock came after early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Gill and Shreyas Iyer then shared a crucial 101‑run partnership to stabilise the chase. Later, Axar Patel (57*) and Washington Sundar (52*) combined for an unbeaten century stand, ensuring India reached the target of 259 with ease.
England’s total of 258 was driven by Joe Root’s unbeaten 76 and Liam Dawson’s valuable 68, while India’s bowling attack, featuring Axar’s four wickets, Prasidh Krishna’s two wickets and Jasprit Bumrah’s successful ODI return, wrapped up the victory. The win gives India a 1‑0 lead in the three‑match series, with Archer’s dismissal of Kohli highlighted as a key moment of the contest.