Southampton, July 16 -- A brilliant half-century from Deepti Sharma and a fine spell from all-rounder Sneh Rana were the highlights as India secured a four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Southampton on Thursday.

With this win, Team India leads the series 1-0.

England won the toss and opted to bat first.

Pacer Kranti Goud reduced England to 20/2, getting rid of openers Tammy Beaumont (5) and Amy Jones (1) quickly.

A 71-run third-wicket stand between Emma Lamb (39 in 50 balls, with four boundaries) and captain Nat Sciver Brunt (41 in 52 balls, with five fours) helped England stabilise before spinner Sneh Rana removed both, reducing them to 97/4 in 20.1 overs.

A century stand for the fourth-wicket ...