Friday, February 21, 2025

Bangladesh lose to Rohit-led India

India made two changes to their playing eleven –Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh made way for Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami.

Bangladesh made five changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Hasan Mahmud made way for Soumya Sarkar, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, and Tanzim Hasan.

On winning the (Shan)toss, Najmul Hossain, Bangladesh’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of Bangladesh’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 39, and lost five wickets.

Sarkar, who faced five balls, did not get off the mark. An over into the match, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul. Mohammed Shami broke the one-run stand.

Shanto, who faced two balls, did not get off the mark. Four balls later, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Harshit Rana broke the one-run stand.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, whose 10-ball innings included a four, scored five. Twenty-eight balls later, he was caught by Shubman Gill. Shami broke the 24-run stand.

Tanzid Hasan, whose run-a-ball innings included four fours, scored 25. A dozen balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Axar Patel broke the nine-run stand.

The fifth-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Mushfiqur Rahim, who faced a ball, did not open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Rahul off the bowling of Axar.

The second Powerplay of Bangladesh’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 126, without the loss of a wicket.

Bangladesh scored 50 off 12.1 overs (73 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Bangladesh had scored 62 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While Towhid Hridoy was batting on 14, Jaker was batting on 15.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 84 balls. While Hridoy’s contribution to the partnership was 22, Jaker’s contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Bangladesh scored 100 off 28.1 overs (170 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Thirty-five overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Bangladesh had scored 132 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While Hridoy was batting on 48, Jaker was batting on 49.

Jaker’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 87 balls.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 100 off 164 balls. While Hridoy’s contribution to the partnership was 44, Jaker’s contribution to it was 52. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Hridoy’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 85 balls.

Bangladesh scored 150 off 37.3 overs (226 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of Bangladesh’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41st and the 50th over. They scored 63, and lost five wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 150 off 204 balls. While Hridoy’s contribution to the partnership was 79, Jaker’s contribution to it was 68. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Jaker, whose 114-ball innings included four fours. Two hundred and six balls after Rahim’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Shami broke the 154-run partnership.

Two hundred and sixty-two balls (43.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rishad Hossain was the batter. It was struck down by South African umpire Adrian Holdstock.

Bangladesh scored 200 off 44.4 overs (269 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

Rishad, whose 12-ball innings included a boundary and a couple of sixes, scored 18. Eighteen balls after Jaker’s dismissal, he was caught by Hardik. Rana broke the 25-run stand.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who faced four balls, did not get off the mark. Five balls later, Shami broke the one-run stand.

Taskin Ahmed, who faced six balls, scored three. Fourteen balls later, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Shami broke the 13-run stand.

Hridoy’s ton – which included six boundaries and two sixes – came off 114 balls.

He eventually faced 118 balls, but failed to add to the aforementioned score. Six dot balls after Taskin’s dismissal, he was caught by Shami off the bowling of Rana.

Mustafizur Rahman, who faced two balls, did not get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded nine extras. Bangladesh were dismissed for 228 off 49.4 overs.

Hardik, who bowled four wicketless overs, conceded 20.

Jadeja, who bowled nine wicketless overs, conceded 37.

Kuldeep Yadav, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 43.

Axar bowled nine overs, which included a maiden. He conceded 43, picking up a couple of wickets.

Rana, who bowled 7.4 overs, conceded 31. He picked up three wickets.

Shami, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 53. He picked up five scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 69, and lost a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off eight overs (48 balls). Bangladesh had not conceded any extras at that point. While the contribution of Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, to the partnership was 37, the contribution of Shubman Gill, the player of the match, to it was 14.

Rohit eventually scored 41 off 36 balls, which included seven fours. Fifty-nine balls into the chase, he was caught by Rishad. Taskin broke the 69-run partnership.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 120, and lost three wickets.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 91 for the loss of one wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 39, Kohli had scored nine.

India scored 100 off 20 overs (120 balls). Bangladesh had conceded two extras at that point.

Kohli eventually scored 22 off 38 balls, which included a four. Seventy-seven balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Sarkar. Rishad broke the 43-run stand.

Gill’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 69 balls.

Iyer, whose 17-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 15. Thirty balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Shanto. Mustafizur broke the 21-run stand.

Axar, whose 12-ball innings included a boundary, scored eight. Fifteen balls later, he was caught by Rishad, who broke the 11-run stand.

India scored 150 off 31.3 overs (189 balls). Bangladesh had conceded two extras at that point.

Thirty-five overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 161 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 66, Rahul had scored seven.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41st and the 50th over.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 65 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 29, Rahul’s contribution to it was 22. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 200 off 42.3 overs (255 balls). Bangladesh had conceded two extras at that point.

Gill’s ton – which included nine boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 125 balls.

He eventually scored 101 off 129 balls, and was unbeaten, as was Rahul, who scored 41 off 47 balls, which included a four and two sixes.

Bangladesh eventually conceded three extras. India, who scored 231 for four wickets off 46.3 overs, won by six wickets with 21 balls to spare.

Sakib bowled 8.3 overs, conceding 58. He was wicketless, as was Miraz, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 37.

Mustafizr and Taskin bowled nine overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 62, the latter conceded 36.

Rishad bowled 10 overs, conceding 38. He picked up a couple of scalps.

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

England trounced by Rohit-led India

India made three changes to their playing eleven – Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy made way for Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh.

England made just one change to their playing eleven – Jamie Overton made way for Tom Banton.

On winning the toss, Jos Buttler, England’s skipper, elected to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 52, and lost a wicket.

Rohit, India’s skipper, faced two balls, scoring a run. Seven balls into the (Shar)match, he was caught by Phil Salt. Mark Wood broke the six-run stand.

India scored 50 off 9.5 overs (59 balls). England had conceded six extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 223, and lost three wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 58 balls. While the contribution of Shubman Gill, the player of the match and the player of the series, to the partnership was 29, Virat Kohli’s contribution to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Eighty-eight balls (14.2 overs) into the match, England sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kohli was the batter. It was struck down by Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 94 for the loss of one wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 47, Kohli was batting on 39.

India scored 100 off as many balls (16.4 overs). England had conceded seven extras at that point.

Gill’s half-century – which included nine boundaries and a six – came off 51 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 96 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 53, Kohli’s contribution to it was 49. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Kohli’s run-a-ball half-century included seven boundaries and a six.

He eventually scored 52 off 55 balls. A hundred and seven balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Salt. Adil Rashid broke the 116-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 23.3 overs (141 balls). England had conceded eight extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to it was 23. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

India scored 200 off 30.4 overs (184 balls). England had conceded eight extras at that point.

Gill’s ton – which included 14 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 95 balls.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 221 for the loss of two wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 111, Iyer was batting on 49.

Iyer’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 43 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 85 balls. While the contributions of Gill and Iyer to the partnership was 25 apiece, extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Gill eventually scored 112 off 102 balls, which included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to three sixes. Ninety-three balls after Kohli’s dismissal, Rashid broke the 104-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 37.2 overs (224 balls). England had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Iyer, whose 64-ball innings included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 78.  Twenty-three balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Salt. Rashid broke the 33-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41st and the 50th over. They scored 81, and lost six wickets.

Hardik Pandya, whose nine-ball innings included a couple of sixes, scored 17. Sixteen balls after Iyer’s dismissal, Rashid broke the 30-run stand.

India scored 300 off 42.3 overs (255 balls). England had conceded 12 extras at that point.

Axar Patel, whose 12-ball innings included a couple of balls, scored 13. Seventeen balls after Hardik’s dismissal, he was caught by Banton. Joe Root broke the 18-run stand.

Two hundred and eighty balls (46.4 overs) into the match, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Lokesh Rahul, the batter, scored 40 off 29 balls, which included three boundaries and a six. It was struck down by Sharfuddoula. He was trapped leg before wicket by Saqib Mahmood, who broke the 26-run stand.  

India scored 350 off 48.3 overs (291 balls). England had conceded 13 extras at that point.

Harshit Rana, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 13. Fourteen balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Buttler. Gus Atkinson broke the 20-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair did not get off the Mark. Sundar, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored 14. Three balls later, he was bowled by Wood.   

The tenth-wicket pair put on three. Arshdeep Singh, who faced two balls, scored as many. Three balls later, Salt ran him out.

Kuldeep faced a ball, scoring a run. He was run out.

England eventually conceded 13 extras. India were dismissed for 356 off 50 overs.

Liam Livingstone, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 57.

Root, who bowled five overs, conceded 47. He picked up a wicket.

Atkinson, who bowled eight overs, conceded 74. He picked up a wicket.

Mahmood, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 68. He picked up a wicket.

Wood bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 45, picking up a couple of wickets.

Rashid, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 64. He picked up four scalps.

The first Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 84, and lost a couple of wickets.

England’s openers put on 50 off 5.2 overs (32 balls). India had conceded six extras at that point. While Salt’s contribution to the partnership was 11, Ben Duckett’s contribution to it was 33.

Duckett, whose 22-ball innings included eight boundaries, scored 34. Thirty-eight balls into the chase, he was caught by Rohit. Arshdeep broke the 60-run partnership.

Salt, whose 21-ball innings included four fours, scored 23. Fourteen balls later, he was caught by Axar. Arshdeep broke the 20-run stand.

The second Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored.

England scored 100 off 13.3 overs (81 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. England had scored 115 for the loss of two wickets at that point. While Banton was batting on 30, Root was batting on 17.

Eighteen overs into the chase, England sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Banton, the batter, eventually scored 38 off 41 balls, which included four boundaries and a six. It was struck down by umpire Virender Sharma. He was trapped caught by Rahul. Kuldeep broke the 46-run stand.

Root, whose 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 24. Fourteen balls after Banton’s dismissal, Axar broke the eight-run stand.

England scored 150 off 23.4 overs (142 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Buttler, who faced nine balls, scored six. Twenty-three balls after Root’s dismissal, Rana broke the 20-run stand.

Brook, whose 26-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 19. Seventeen balls later, Rana was in seventh heaven.

Livingstone scored nine off 23 balls, which included a four. Fifteen balls later, he was stumped by Rahul. Sundar broke the 13-run stand.

Rashid, who faced five balls, did not get off the mark. Six balls later, Hardik broke the one-run stand.

A hundred and eighty-three balls (30.3 overs) into the chase, the drinks break was taken. England had scored 175 for the loss of eight wickets at that point. Atkinson was unbea‘ten’.

Wood, whose seven-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored nine. Ten balls later, he was caught by Iyer. Hardik broke the 18-run stand.

England scored 200 off 32.4 overs (196 balls). India had conceded 12 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras he eventually conceded.

Atkinson, whose 19-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six, eventually scored 38. Axar broke the 21-run stand.

Mahmood faced four balls, scored two. He was unbeaten.

England, who were dismissed for 214 off 34.2 overs, lost by 142 runs.

Sundar bowled five overs, conceding 43. He picked up a wicket, as was Kuldeep, who bowled eight overs, conceding 38.

Hardik, Arshdeep, and Rana (whose spell included a maiden) bowled five overs each, picking up a couple of wickets apiece. They conceded 38, 33, and 31, respectively.

Axar bowled 6.2 overs, which included a maiden. He conceded 22, picking up a couple of scalps.

India swept the series 3-0.

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Sharma shines; India beat England

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav made way for Virat Kohli and One-day International debutant Varun Chakravarthy.

England made three changes to their playing eleven – Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer made way for Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, and Mark Wood.

On winning the toss, Jos Buttler, England’s skipper, elected to bat.

The first Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 75 without the loss of a wicket.

England’s openers put on 50 off 6.5 overs (41 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point. While Salt’s contribution to the partnership was 12, Duckett’s contribution to it was 38.

The second Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 155, and lost four wickets.

Duckett’s half-century – which included nine boundaries – came off 36 balls.

Phil Salt, whose 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 26. Sixty-five balls into the match, he was caught by Ravindra Jadeja. Chakravarthy broke the 81-run partnership.

Eleven overs into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Joe Root was the batter. It was struck down by New Zealand umpire Chris Brown.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. England had scored 98 for the loss of one wicket at that point. While Duckett was batting on 63, Root had scored five.

England scored 100 off 15.2 overs (93 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Duckett, whose 56-ball innings included 1o fours, scored 65. Thirty-one balls later, he was caught by Hardik Pandya. Jadeja broke the 21-run stand.

England scored 150 off 26.5 overs (162 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 69 balls. While Root’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Harry Brook’s contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was six.

Brook, whose 52-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 31. Eighty-four balls after Duckett’s dismissal, he was caught by Shubman Gill. Harshit Rana broke the 66-run partnership.

A hundred and ninety-four balls (32.1 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Joe Root was the batter. It was struck down by Brown.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. England had scored 186 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Root was batting on 42, Buttler had scored 11.

England scored 200 off 35 overs (211 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Root’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 60 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 52 balls. While Root’s contribution to the partnership was 15, Buttler’s contribution to it was 34. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Buttler, whose 35-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, did not add to the aforementioned score. Fifty-four balls after Brook’s dismissal, he was caught by Gill. Hardik broke the 51-run partnership.

The third Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41st and the 50th over. They scored 74, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Root, whose 72-ball innings included six fours, eventually scored 69. Twenty-three balls after Buttler’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Jadeja broke the 29-run stand.

England scored 250 off 43 overs (259 balls). India had conceded 12 extras at that point.

Overton, who faced 10 balls, scored six. Nine balls after Root’s dismissal, he was stumped by Gill. Jadeja broke the 10-run stand.

Atkinson, who faced seven balls, scored three. Thirteen balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Shami broke the 14-run stand.

The eighth-wicket pair put on 25. Adil Rashid, whose five-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 14. Five balls later, Jadeja, Rana and Lokesh Rahul ran him out.

England scored 300 off 49.1 overs (296 balls). India had conceded 15 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The ninth-wicket pair put on 25. Liam Livingstone, whose 32-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes, scored 41. Five balls after Rashid’s dismissal, Shreyas Iyer and Rahul ran him out.

The last-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Wood, who faced a ball, did not get off the mark. The next ball, Rahul ran him out.

Saqib Mahmood, who faced a ball, did not get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

England were dismissed for 304 off 49.5 overs.  

Axar Patel bowled six wicketless overs, conceding 32.

Hardik bowled seven overs, conceding 53. He picked up a wicket.

Shami bowled 7.5 overs, conceding 66. He picked up a wicket.

Rana bowled nine overs, conceding 62. He picked up a wicket.

Chakravarthy bowled 10 overs, conceding 54. He picked up a wicket.

Jadeja bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 35, picking up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 77 without the loss of a wicket.

Thirty-seven balls (6.1 overs) into the chase, the floodlights failed. India’s openers had put on 48 at that point. While Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper and the player of the match, was batting on 29, Gill had scored 17.

India’s openers put on 50 off 6.2 overs (38 balls). England had conceded two extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Gill’s contribution to it was 17.

Forty-five balls (7.3 overs) into the chase, England sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit was the batter. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Brown.

Rohit’s half-century – which included four boundaries and as many sixes – came off 30 balls.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 198, and lost four wickets.

India’s openers put on 100 off 13,3 overs (81 balls). England had conceded two extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 58, Gill’s contribution to it was 40.

Gill’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 45 balls.

He eventually scored 60 off 52 balls, which included nine boundaries, in addition to the six. A hundred balls into the chase, Overton broke the 136-run partnership.

Nineteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 149 for the loss of one wicket at that point. While Rohit was batting on 80, Kohli had scored five.

India scored 150 off 19.1 overs (115 balls). England had conceded four extras at that point.

A hundred and seventeen balls (19.3 overs) into the chase, England sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kohli, the batter, did not add to the aforementioned score. His eight-ball innings included a four. It was upheld by Brown. He was caught by Salt. Rashid broke the 14-run stand.

Rohit’s ton – which included nine boundaries and seven sixes – came off 76 balls.

India scored 200 off 26.4 overs (160 balls). England had conceded six extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 34, Iyer’s contribution to it was 14. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Rohit eventually scored 119 off 90 balls, which included a dozen boundaries, in addition to the sixes. Sixty-one balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Rashid. Livingstone broke the 70-run partnership.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 230 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Iyer was batting on 32, Axar had scored seven.

India scored 250 off 35.2 overs (212 balls). England had conceded seven extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 38. Iyer, whose 47-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 44. Forty-four balls later, Buttler and Rashid ran him out.

Forty overs into the chase, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Axar was the batter. It was upheld by Brown.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41st and the 50th over. They scored 33, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rahul, whose 14-ball innings included a boundary, scored 10. Twenty-two balls after Iyer’s dismissal, he was caught by Salt. Overton broke the 17-run stand.

Hardik, whose six-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 10. Eight balls later, he was caught by Overton. Atkinson broke the 11-run stand.

India scored 300 off 43.2 overs (260 balls). England had conceded seven extras at that point.

Axar, whose 43-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 41. He was unbeaten, as was Jadeja, who scored 11. His seven-ball innings included a couple of boundaries.

England eventually conceded eight extras. India, who scored 308 for the loss of six wickets off 44.3 overs, won by four wickets with 33 balls to spare.

Root conceded 15 off nine wicketless balls.

Mahmood bowled six wicketless overs, conceding 36.

Wood bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 57.

Atkinson and Livingstone bowled seven overs each, conceding 65 and 29, respectively. They picked up a wicket apiece, as did Rashid, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 78.

Overton bowled five overs, conceding 27. He picked up a couple of scalps.

India led the three-match series 2-0. In fact, they won the series with a game remaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, February 6, 2025

England lose to Rohit-led India

India made (Yashas)VI changes to their playing eleven – Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, and Mohammed Siraj made way for two One-day International debutants (Jaiswal and Harshit Rana), Hardik Pandya, Lokesh Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Siraj.

England made (Car)seven changes to their playing eleven – Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, and Mark Wood made way for Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Brydon, Jofra Archer, and Saqib Mahmood.

On winning the toss, Jos Buttler, England’s skipper, elected to bat.

The first Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 77 and lost three wickets.

England’s openers put on 50 off six overs (36 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point. While Salt’s contribution to the partnership was 34, Duckett’s contribution to it was 17.

Salt eventually scored 43 off 26 balls, which included five fours and three sixes. Fifty-three balls into the match, Shreyas Iyer and Rahul ran him out.

Duckett, whose 32 off 29 balls, which included six fours. Four balls later, he was caught by Jaiswal. Rana broke the two-run stand.

Brook, who faced three balls, did not get off the mark. Three dot balls later, he was caught by Rahul off the bowling of Rana.

The second Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 129, and lost four wickets.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. England had scored 94 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Joe Root was unbea‘ten’, Buttler had scored eight.

England scored 100 off 15.1 overs (91 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

A hundred and eleven balls (18.3 overs) into the match, England sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Root, the batter, eventually scored 19 off 31 balls, which included a boundary. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan. He was trapped leg before wicket by Jadeja, who broke the 34-run stand.

England scored 150 off 27.4 overs (166 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 67 balls. While Buttler’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Bethell’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Buttler’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 58 balls.

He eventually scored 52 off 67 balls. Eighty-seven balls after Root’s dismissal, he was caught by Hardik. Axar Patel broke the 59-run partnership.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. Bethell had scored 22.

Liam Livingstone, who faced 10 balls, scored five. Sixteen balls after Buttler’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Rana broke the 13-run stand.

England scored 200 off 39.1 overs (235 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Carse, whose 18-ball innings included a four, scored 10. Twenty-five balls after Livingstone’s dismissal, Shami broke the23-run stand.

The second Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41st and the 50th over. They scored 42, and lost three wickets.

Two hundred and forty-three balls (40.3 overs) into the match, England sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Adil Rashid was the batter. It was upheld by Ananthapadmanabhan.

Bethell’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 62 balls.

Two hundred and fifty-six balls (42.4 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Bethell, the batter, eventually scored 51 off 64 balls. It was upheld by Ananthapadmanabhan. He was trapped leg before wicket by Jadeja, who broke the 14-run stand.

Rashid eventually scored eight off 16 balls. Twenty-four balls later, Jadeja broke the 21-run stand.

Archer, whose 18-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 21. He was unbeaten.

Mahmood, who faced four balls, scored two. Six balls after Rashid’s dismissal, he was stumped by Rahul. Kuldeep Yadav broke the seven-run stand.

England were dismissed for 248 off 47.4 overs.

Hardik bowled seven wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 37.

Axar bowled seven overs, conceding 38. He picked up a wicket.

Shami bowled eight overs, including a maiden. He conceded 38, picking up a wicket.

Kuldeepbowled 9.4 overs, conceding 53. He picked up a wicket.

Rana bowled seven overs, including a maiden. He conceded 53, picking up three wickets.

Jadeja bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 26, picking up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10th over. They scored 71, and lost two wickets.

Jaiswal, whose 22-ball innings included three fours, scored 15. Twenty-seven balls later, he was caught by Salt. Archer broke the 19-run stand.

The second-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Rohit, India’s skipper, scored two off seven balls. Five balls later, he was caught by Livingstone off the bowling of Mahmood.

India scored 50 off eight overs (48 balls). England had conceded seven extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 28 balls. While the contribution of Shubman Gill, the player of the match, to the partnership was 11, Iyer’s contribution to it was 35. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was six.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11th and the 40th over. They scored 180, and lost four wickets.

Iyer’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and two sixes – came off 30 balls.

India scored 100 off 14 overs (84 balls). England had conceded nine extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 111 for the loss of two wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 27, Iyer was batting on 58.

Sixteen overs into the chase, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Iyer, the batter, eventually scored 59 off 36 balls, which included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes. It was struck down by Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula. He was trapped leg before wicket by Bethell, who broke the 94-run partnership.

A hundred and twenty-nine balls (21.3 overs) into the match, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Gill was the batter. It was upheld by Sharfuddoula.

India scored 150 off 22.3 overs (135 balls). England had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 51 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Axar’s contribution to it was 28. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Gill’s half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 60 balls.

India scored 200 off 29 overs (174 balls). England had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 98 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 51, Axar’s contribution to it was 48. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Thirty-three overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 220 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 80, Axar was batting on 52 off 46 balls, which included six boundaries and a six.

Axar, who eventually faced 47 balls, did not add to the aforementioned score. A hundred and six balls after Iyer’s dismissal, Rashid broke the 108-run partnership.

Rahul, who faced nine balls, scored just two. Twelve balls later, he was caught by Rashid, who broke the four-run stand.

Gill eventually scored 87 off 96 balls, which included 14 boundaries. Four balls later, he was caught by Bethell. Mahmood broke the 10-run stand.

India scored 250 off 38.4 overs (233 balls). England had conceded 13 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Hardik, whose six-ball innings included a six, scored nine. He was unbeaten, as was Jadeja, who scored 12 off 10 balls, which included two fours.

India, who eventually scored 251 for the loss of six wickets off 38.4 overs, won by four wickets with 68 balls to spare.

Root bowled two wicketless overs, conceding 10.

Carse and Livingstone bowled five wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 52, the latter conceded 28.

Bethell bowled three overs, conceding 18. He picked up a wicket, as did Archer, who bowled seven overs, including a maiden. He conceded 39.

Mahmood bowled 6.4 overs, conceding 47. He picked up a couple of scalps, as did Rashid, who bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 49.

India led the three-match series 1-0.