Ind vs Eng: We should not lose wickets like this in the end … Why is Rohit Sharma disappointed even after winning

Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 22:17 IST

Ind vs Eng: India chased the target and lost two wickets for 19 runs. Despite this, Team India won the match by 4 wickets in the 39th over itself.

India defeated England by 4 wickets in the first ODI. (AP)

New Delhi. The Indian team won the match very easily after losing two wickets for 19 runs against England. What would be a matter of relief for any captain, but Rohit Sharma did not look satisfied with this. After the match, he praised the return of India fiercely, while also counted the shortcomings. Rohit himself could also score 2 runs in the match.

The first ODI was played between India and England on Thursday. England scored 248 runs in this match. England once scored 75 runs without a wicket, but the Indian bowlers made a brilliant comeback and gave the visiting team in 47.4 overs. After this, India achieved the target with 4 wickets in the 39th over. India had lost two wickets for 19 runs. Despite this, Team India scored 251 runs losing 6 wickets.

After the match, Rohit Sharma praised Team India’s return. He said, ‘I am very happy because we were playing in this format after a long time. We did not start well but the way he returned was fantastic. This is a slightly long format, in which you get a chance to return. When things start going away from you, it is not that this will happen. You can return. Our bowlers did a good job with a consecutive wickets.

Chasing the target, India had scored 221 runs for 3 wickets at one time. But after this, within 14 runs, Akshar Patel, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were dismissed. Captain Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment on this. He said, ‘As a team we wanted us to perform well in batting and bowling. We also did this to a great extent but I think in the end we should not lose wickets.