India, July 16 -- The momentum is firmly with Team India after an outstanding all-round display in the series opener. Captain Shubman Gill led by example with a match-winning knock, while India's bowlers delivered under pressure to restrict England despite a determined fightback from Joe Root and Liam Dawson. With a chance to wrap up the series, India will now be hoping their experienced stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul produce stronger performances in Cardiff.

India also appeared much more settled in the 50-over format compared to the recently concluded T20Is. Axar Patel contributed with both bat and ball, Jasprit Bumrah once again spearheaded the pace attack, and the middle order looked far more balanced. If Gill is fully f...