5 reasons for India’s win in the second ODI against England
India defeated England by 15 runs in the second ODI played
at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack just finished few minutes ago. It was a high
scoring match with India scoring 381 while England fell short by 15 runs
scoring 366 runs. Here we look at the five reasons for India’s win over
England.
1.
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni outstanding
partnership
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni came at the crease in the 7th
over when India was struggling at 27 for 3. Yuvraj Singh looked in great form
timing the ball while MS Dhoni took time to settle by picking singles. After
few overs MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh played with lot of intent smashing the
England bowlers to all parts of the ground. At the end of 30 overs, India was 167
for 3. Yuvraj Singh completed his first century after 6 years and Dhoni gave
Yuvraj full support. Both of them plundered England bowlers to all parts of the
ground. MS Dhoni completed his first century after some time. Yuvraj Singh and
MS Dhoni put on 256 for the fourth wicket in 38.2 overs. Yuvraj Singh was
dismissed for 150 while MS Dhoni scored 134.
2.
Cameo knocks by Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya
Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya played cameo knocks which
helped India to post a mammoth total of 381. Kedar Jadhav came to the crease
after the fall of Yuvraj Singh wicket and smashed 22 off 10 balls with 3 fours
and 1 six at the strike rate of 220 while Hardik Pandya also played big strokes
scoring 19 off 9 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya
showed their class with their big hitting.
3.
Brilliant bowlers by Indian spinners in the
middle overs
Joe Root and Jason Roy were going great in an aggressive
manner. Both the England batsmen were scoring at quick pace putting on 100 runs
for the second wicket as Ashwin took the wicket of Joe Root for 54. Jason Roy
who was looking good was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes was too
dismissed. Jos Buttler was dismissed smartly by Ashwin which left England in
big trouble. Indian spinners picked 4 wickets in the middle overs which put
pressure on England batsmen.
4.
Great bowling by Bhvuneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was brilliant with the ball. He was picked
in place of Umesh Yadav and did the job well. In the first spell, Bhuvneshwar
Kumar gave away just 23 runs without picking a wicket. He was brought in the 42nd
over and bowled great Yorkers not allowing England batsmen to score runs easily
despite the ball being wet. In the last over 22 runs were needed but
Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave away just 7 runs which helped India to win the match by
15 runs.
5.
Indian
team batting depth
The Indian team have a strong batting depth despite being in
difficult situations. In todays match India lost 3 early wickets for 25. Yuvraj
Singh and MS Dhoni showed their class with bat scoring centuries. KL Rahul,
Shikhar Dhawan failed for the second successive time. In the previous match
Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav won the match. When Rohit Sharma comes back he
will come into the team. With the Champions trophy coming up, the Indian
batting depth looks strong and can destroy any bowling line up on its day. Hardik
Pandya too can score runs with ease.
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