Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening one-day international on Thursday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series that is a warmup for the Champions Trophy.

Shubman Gill has given a positive update on Kohli, saying the 37-year-old will definitely be available for the 2nd ODI which is to be played at the Barabati Stadium in Odisha on February 9.

A total of 248 all out in 47.4 overs was overhauled courtesy of 87 from Shubman Gill, who put on 94 with Shreyas Iyer (59) and 108 with Axar Patel (52), before a mini-wobble saw India creep rather than cruise over the line with 68 balls to spare.