The clash between the England Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team always ignites the cricketing world.
With high expectations from both sides, this recent match lived up to the hype, offering fans edge-of-the-seat action, masterclass innings, and strategic bowling.
This article offers you the full match scorecard, key performances, pivotal moments, and post-match insights.
Full Match Scorecard:
| Team | Innings | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1st Inning | 180/6 | 20 overs |
| England | 2nd Inning | 168 all out | 19.4 overs |
Top Performers of the Match
India:
Rohit Sharma: 72 (51 balls)—Anchored the innings with classy strokes.
Hardik Pandya: 30 (15 balls)—Provided the late boost.
Jasprit Bumrah: 3/25 – Dominated the death overs with perfect yorkers.
England:
Mark Wood: 3/36 – Early breakthroughs shook India’s top order.
Jos Buttler: 55 (32 balls)—England’s best chance with the bat.
Adil Rashid: 2/28—The spin wizard kept things tight.
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Turning Points:
Rohit’s steady innings: His 72 runs set the base for a competitive total.
Middle-over dominance by India: England lost key wickets between 10 and 15 overs.
Bumrah’s last-over heroics: Ensured England couldn’t chase in the final stretch.
Buttler’s wicket at the wrong time: shifted momentum firmly towards India.
Hardik’s 15-ball 30 gave the Indian innings a much-needed finish.
In-Depth Analysis:
India’s Strategy
India won the toss and opted to bat first on a flat surface. The decision paid off as Rohit Sharma controlled the innings with calculated aggression.
Kohli played the anchor before falling to a slower one. Hardik’s late push ensured India crossed the 180 mark.
England’s Response:
England began confidently but couldn’t maintain partnerships. Despite Buttler’s brilliant 50+, other batters failed to convert starts.
The middle order collapsed under pressure, unable to counter India’s pace-spin combo.
They fell 12 runs short in the final over.
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Key Stats Snapshot:
Total Fours: 32
Total Sixes: 13
Extras Given: India (5), England (7)
Wickets via Spin: 4
Highest Partnership: Rohit-Kohli (64 runs)
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