Sundar came to bat number five after captain Shubman Gill retired hurt because of the possible hamstring injury and played a remarkable knock to help India register a superb six-wicket win over England to take a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match ODI series. Earlier in the match, Axar Patel creates history with career-best spell against England.
However, when the Men in Blue needed it the most after Shubman Gill was forced to leave the ground after playing a remarkable knock of 80 runs off 75 balls, Sundar took charge and batted brilliantly under the pressure and finished the match with a stunning six off Adil Rashid at Edgbaston.
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While Sundar smashed an unbeaten 52 off 63 balls, Axar played an attacking knock of 57* off 52 balls against England. Amid this, Harry Brook delivers honest verdict after England stumble against India in 1st ODI.
After India’s stunning win over England, Axar was named Player of the Match for his all-round efforts in the first ODI at Edgbaston. After receiving the award, the all-rounder said that India got the perfect start to the ODI series after the disappointing T20I series, and he was happy with his performance.
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Speaking about his bowling plans, the left-arm spinner has explained that his plan was to bowl straight, mix up his pace, and make it difficult for the England batters. Axar also praised Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar for their brilliant batting that kept India in the game.
We just had to rotate the strike. When I went there, Washi was there. We wanted to build a partnership. We were ahead of the game.”
India end England's unbeaten ODI streak at Edgbaston
This win also marked India's sixth consecutive ODI win over England, their longest-ever winning streak against the Three Lions in the 50-over format of the game.
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