First one-day international, Edgbaston

England 258 (47.5 overs): Root 76* (76), Dawson 68 (83); Axar 4-62

India 262-4 (45.2 overs): Shubman 80* (75), Axar 57* (52), Sundar 52* (63)

India won by six wickets and led the three-match series 1-0

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Brendon McCullum’s reduced role as England white-ball coach began with a reminder of how much work remains to be done in a one-day team beaten by India.

Two days after McCullum was sacked as Test coach, England were outclassed and lost by six wickets at Edgbaston in the opening match of a three-game series.

England had outclassed the tourists to win the T20 series 4-0, but this was a different India team, boosted by the inclusion of superstars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill.

It was Gill who made the main contribution in the search for a meager 259.

The captain batted serenely on 80 until he retired with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, although he later clarified that it was simply a cramp and that he hopes to be fit for Thursday’s second match in Cardiff.

From 149-2, India quickly found itself at 160-4 and England had a chance. But Axar Patel, who earlier took 4-62 with the ball, made an unbeaten 57 and Washington Sundar’s 52 did not make the victory any easier.

England had something to defend was a recovery of 107-6, including a three-wicket collapse for three runs in six balls.

The game was in danger of not going into the afternoon, only for a 111 stand between Joe Root and Liam Dawson.

Dawson’s 68 was his highest score for England in any format, while Root typically showed class with his unbeaten 76.

Root was stranded as England lost their last four wickets for 30 runs, leaving India a target that would likely never be enough.