World champions England played like novices in the first ODI at The Oval on Tuesday. Thus, what promised to be a high-voltage clash, turned into a no-contest with the Indian pace bowlers wreaking havoc much to the disappointment of the home fans. It was a top-class display by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, helped by some brilliant catching by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. India cut through the English batting line-up like a hot knife through butter.

England’s lowest total

England barely managed to bat half of the quota of 50 overs and were bundled out for a mere 110, their lowest against India as Bumrah produced the third-best bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs, grabbing six for 19 in 7.2 overs. His figures are the best by an Indian bowler outside the sub-continent. The 19 runs he gave away included five wides, a bouncer which sailed over the wicketkeeper’s head.