Watch: Rohit Sharma’s ‘nataraja shot’ scares Dinesh Karthik during 1st ODI vs England | Cricket News

India continued their dominance over England in ODI cricket, registering a sixth straight win over the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors chased down 259 with 28 balls to spare, ending England’s 12-year unbeaten run at Edgbaston in the format.While India’s clinical win grabbed the headlines, a stroke from Rohit Sharma early in the chase stole the spotlight. The veteran opener produced a trademark pull shot from Jofra Archer that left fans and commentators stunned.England elected to bat first after winning the toss at their stronghold, Edgbaston, where they remain unbeaten in Men’s ODIs since 2014. However, disciplined Indian bowling restricted the hosts to 258 before the visitors completed the chase comfortably.

Rohit Sharma’s ‘nataraja shot’ gave Dinesh Karthik a scare

The moment came in the sixth over of India’s innings. Archer hits one short, but Rohit easily reads the length. He swiveled into position and sent the ball to square leg for a sublime boundary. The elegance of the stroke prompted commentator Dinesh Karthik to compare it to Rohit’s iconic ‘Nataraja Shot’, a nickname inspired by the legendary pose of Lord Nataraja. As Rohit balances on one leg after executing the pull to perfection.India ended England’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten run in Men’s ODIs at Edgbaston with a convincing six-wicket win in the 1st ODI. The hosts made a good start, reaching 61 without loss, before the Indian bowlers caused a dramatic collapse that left them reeling at 80/5. Joe Root held the innings together with an unbeaten 76, while Liam Dawson added a valuable 68.Axar Patel played a key role with the ball, claiming four wickets and breaking the backbone of England’s batting line-up with figures of 4/62.India’s chase was built on another assured knock from captain Shubman Gill, who scored 80 before retiring with cramps. The visitors briefly lost momentum after falling to 160/4, but Axar Patel and Washington Sundar combined to extinguish England’s hopes. The pair put together an unbeaten 102-run stand, with Axar finishing on 57* and Sundar remaining unbeaten on 52, as India sealed victory with 28 deliveries to spare.