India, July 15 -- After India's batting woes in the T20I series against hosts England, the performance of their experienced pros in the one-dayers was eagerly awaited in the opening match played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday.

Led by Jasprit Bumrah, the bowlers gave India an excellent start by bowling out the hosts for 258 in 47.5 overs, but the battle everyone awaited was their top-order against England's new-ball operators. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue had rattled India with short-ball tactics in the T20s. India's supporters wanted their experienced players to avenge that.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell early but skipper Shubman Gill gave the Indian fans much to celebrate. He put aside the early setbacks and braved painful cra...