Ravindra Jadeja Breaks Record, Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in IND vs ENG ODIs
In the first ODI against England in Nagpur, Ravindra Jadeja made history. The star all-rounder surpassed James Anderson. Now, he is the highest wicket-taker in India-England ODI history. Jadeja took 3 wickets for 26 runs in 9 overs. This helped India limit England to 248 runs. As a result, India won by four wickets easily.
India vs England 1st ODI: Key Highlights
The first match of the three-game series was on February 6. It happened at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. After England set a target of 249, India chased it down with 68 balls to spare, led by a superb 87 off 96 from Shubman Gill. Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) also made crucial contributions to guide India to victory.
Jadeja’s bowling changed the game. He took out key batter Jacob Bethell at a crucial moment. Debutant Harshit Rana (3/53) also played a vital role in England’s batting collapse.
Jadeja Surpasses Anderson in IND vs ENG ODI History
Jadeja took three wickets. This set a new record for the most wickets in India-England ODI history. He surpassed England’s great bowler, James Anderson.
| Bowler | Most Wickets in IND vs ENG ODIs |
|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 42 |
| James Anderson | 40 |
| Andrew Flintoff | 37 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 36 |
| Javagal Srinath, R Ashwin | 35 |
Also, Jadeja became the fifth Indian bowler to take 600 international wickets. The veteran all-rounder strengthened his legacy. He became the only Indian spinner to reach 600 wickets and 6,000 runs in international cricket.
Virat Kohli Expected to Return for 2nd ODI
Virat Kohli missed the first ODI because of swelling in his right knee. He is expected to return for the second ODI in Cuttack on February 9. Reports say his injury is not serious. The team decided to rest him just to be safe.
India leads the series 1-0. Kohli’s return can boost the batting lineup. The team aims to win the series in the second ODI.