IND vs ENG: Senior batsmen returning to the pavilion cheaply, Rohit-Virat together scored 16 runs, how will India win like this?

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 15, 2026

India vs England: The first ODI between India and England is being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Batting first, the England team set a target of 259 runs for India. In the first ODI, Team India’s two most experienced batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, once again failed to live up to the expectations. The responsibility of giving a good start to the Indian team and playing big innings was on both these players, but both of them got out cheaply and returned to the pavilion. The initial pressure on India’s innings was clearly visible due to his early dismissal.

Rohit Sharma looked comfortable in the beginning, but could not prolong his innings. He scored 11 runs in 21 balls, which included one four. He was dismissed by Sam Curran, while the catch was taken by Harry Brook. After this, even Virat Kohli, who came to bat, could not stay on the crease for long. Kohli scored 5 runs in 6 balls and hit one four. Fast bowler Joffra Archer gave second big blow to India by getting him out LBW.

Will have to perform well in future

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are considered to be the strongest link of Indian batting. In such a situation, the team has a lot of hope from his experience in big matches. However, both the batsmen could not play big innings in the first ODI. After such performance, the pressure on both to perform better in the upcoming matches has increased.

Increased responsibility on Shubman Gill

After the early dismissal of both the senior batsmen, the responsibility of handling the innings fell on Indian captain Shubman Gill. He tried to control the team by batting in a positive manner. If India has to make a comeback in this series, then Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will have to play big innings in the next matches. Such ODI series will clear the way for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the World Cup 2027.

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