Read the article of England vs India 1st ODI 1982 - India tour of England (Prudential Trophy) 3-match one-day international series of the 1st ODI match played between India and England at Headingley, Leeds in 02nd June 1982.
Ian Botham's four-wicket haul before Half-centuries from Chris Tavaré, Barry Wood and Debutant Allan Lamb's unbeaten 35 steers to England easy nine-wicket victory over India, despite a whirlwind innings from Kapil Dev's 37-ball 60 and take a 1-0 lead in a one-sided game of the first ODI.
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* The Indian were ripped apart by Ian Botham, who took three wickets in 12 balls and reduced the tourists to 114 for seven.
* Their total only reached respectability after a whirlwind 60 by Kapil Dev off only 37-balls, including three huge sixes.
India scored 193 for all-out in 55 overs with top scorer by Kapil Dev hammered a 60 off 37-balls including 5-fours & 3-sixes with strike rate of 162.16.
Sunil Gavaskar cracked a 38 off 61-balls including 4-fours, Yashpal Sharma scored 20 off 59-balls included one-six & a four and Ravi Shastri 18.
England best bowler by Ian Botham claimed a 4-wickets for 56-runs in 11-overs, Paul Allott takes 2-wickets for 21-runs in 11-overs including four maidens and Bob Willis took 2-wickets.
England chased 194-1 in 50.1 overs with top scorer by Barry Wood scored a unbeaten 78 off 137-balls including four boundaries.
Chris Tavaré cracked a 66 off 120-balls including 5-fours and Allan Lamb scored a unbeaten 35 off 50-balls included 4-fours.
India best bowler by Madan Lal took one-wicket for 21-runs in 9-overs including three maidens.
Barry Wood named Player of the match for his match-winning superb unbeaten 78 off 137-balls including 4-fours.
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