India kicked off the three-match ODI series against England with a dominant win at Edgbaston on Tuesday, and social media was quick to celebrate this Indian performance. From Shubman Gill's captain's knock of 80 to Axar Patel's match-winning all-round display, fans had plenty to talk about after India's successful chase of 259. Earlier in the day,England raced to 61 without loss.

The visitors pulled things back brilliantly with pacers picking up six wickets before Joe Root and Liam Dawson stitched together a fighting partnership, both scoring half-centuries to help England post 258. Axar Patel was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four wickets to restrict England to a below par total. Let us look at how twitter reacted to this performance.

Rohit and Kohli fail on comeback, Shubman Gill and Axar Patel heroics help India in the chase

India's chase began on a worrying note as Rohit Sharma departed for 11 before Virat Kohli was trapped lbw for just five. With two of India's most experienced batters back in the pavilion, captain Shubman Gill once again led from the front. The right-hander played with composure and intent, scoring a fluent 80 before retiring hurt due to cramps. Gill's innings was well supported by Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who remained unbeaten with half-centuries. The duo stitched together a match-winning partnership to guide India home comfortably and seal a 1-0 lead in the series.

The victory triggered a wave of reactions on X, with fans praising India's all-round display. Many hailed Gill for his captaincy and also leading with the bat, describing his innings as a captain's knock. Others applauded Axar for making a decisive impact with both bat and ball, while Sundar also received praise for his calm finish under pressure.

Several users also highlighted India's ability to bounce back after losing Rohit and Kohli cheaply, calling it a complete team performance. While Gill missing out on a century due to cramps disappointed many, fans were delighted with the manner in which India sealed the win and began the series on a winning note. India lead the series 1-0 with two more matches left.