India Defeats England by 4 Wickets in a Thrilling Chase!

In a high-scoring encounter, India successfully chased down England’s target of 305 runs, securing victory by 4 wickets in 44.3 overs.

England’s Batting Performance

Batting first, England posted a competitive total of 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Opener Phil Salt scored 26 runs before being caught by Ravindra Jadeja off Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling. Ben Duckett played an aggressive knock of 65 runs from 56 balls, smashing 10 fours, while Joe Root anchored the innings with a well-compiled 69 off 72 deliveries.

Harry Brook (31), captain Jos Buttler (34), and Liam Livingstone (41) contributed crucial runs, but India’s bowlers managed to strike at regular intervals to prevent England from crossing the 310-mark.

Key Bowling Performances for India:

• Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for just 35 runs in 10 overs.
• Mohammed Shami picked up 1 wicket, conceding 66 runs in 7.5 overs.
• Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya, and Harshit Rana claimed one wicket each.
• England also suffered three run-outs, including Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, and Liam Livingstone.

India’s Successful Run Chase

Chasing 305, captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a brilliant century. He scored 119 runs off just 90 balls, hitting 12 fours and 7 sixes. Shubman Gill played a solid supporting role, scoring 60 off 52 deliveries, while Virat Kohli (5) fell cheaply.

Shreyas Iyer contributed a crucial 44, and Axar Patel remained unbeaten on 41*, guiding India to victory. Lower down the order, Hardik Pandya (10) and Ravindra Jadeja (11) played quick cameos*, ensuring India comfortably reached the target in the 45th over.

England’s Bowling Performance:

• Jamie Overton took 2 wickets for 27 runs in 5 overs.
• Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, and Gus Atkinson picked up one wicket each.
• Saqib Mahmood, Mark Wood, and Joe Root remained wicketless.

Match Result:

India won the match by 4 wickets, with Rohit Sharma’s outstanding century being the highlight of the chase.

🔥 Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (119 runs off 90 balls, 12 fours, 7 sixes)