Birmingham: A promising 138 runs stand for the second wicket between Rohit Sharma (102, 109b, 15×4) and Virat Kohli (66, 76b, 7×4) failed to help India’s cause as they lost to England by 31 runs in their World Cup encounter here Sunday. Opting to bat, England had scored 337 for seven in their 50 overs. Chasing a victory target of 338 was always going to be tough and India found the going tough after the early dismissal of KL Rahul. After Kohli and Rohit’s dismissal, the likes of Rishabh Pant (32, 29b, 4×4), Hardik Pandya (45, 33b, 4×4) and MS Dhoni (42, 31b, 4×4, 1×6) tried their best but by then the run rate had gone sky high. India finally ended on 306 for five.
The loss shouldn’t bother India too much as they still have two games to go against Bangladesh (July 2) and Sri Lanka (July 6) and a win will be sufficient to propel them through to the last four stage. The win was certainly a big relief for England as they leapfrogged Pakistan to the fourth position on the table with 10 points from eight games. India are currently with 11 points and lying second on the table.
India falter as Rohit Sharma falls after ton
Birmingham: Rohit Sharma got his third century of the ongoing World Cup, but fell soon after as India’s chase towards the victory target of 338 against England, faltered. However, Rishabh Pant () and Hardik Pandya are at the crease to carry on India’s chase. India were 207 for three at the end of 38 overs
India accelerate, but lose Kohli
Birmingham: India just looked like accelerating but then lost Virat Kohli (66, 76b, 7×4) and after the end of 30 overs, they were in their World Cup encounter against England. Opener Rohit Sharma () who was struggling a bit early on, however, batted fluently to keep India in the chase. They still require 186 runs in 20 overs at little over nine runs per over – difficult but not impossible. Kohli was caught by substitute James Vince off Liam Plunkett.
Kohli, Rohit keep India in hunt
Birmingham: India were 83 for one after the end of 20 overs with Virat Kohli (50 batting) and Rohit Sharma (33 batting) against England at Edgbaston here Sunday. Trying to chase a target of 338, India lost KL Rahul early on but then skipper Kohli and Rohit steadied the ship. However, they have a lot to do as the required run rate has climbed to over eight runs per over.
Shami takes five as England post 337 for 7
Birmingham: Mohammed Shami (5/69) bowled brilliantly to restrict England after Jonny Bairstow’s century seemed to take England to unbeatable score. Even then, the hosts posted a very competitive 337 for seven in 50 overs. The Indian spinners failed to come good on a pitch and Kuldeep Yadav (1/72) and Yuzvendra Chahal (0/88) were taken to the cleaners by the England batsmen. After Bairstow’s dismissal it was the turn of Ben Stokes (79, 54b, 6×4, 3×6) who propelled England past the 330-run mark.
India restrict England after Bairstow dismissal
Birmingham: The dismissal of Jonny Bairstow (111, 109b, 10×4, 6×6) helped India restrict England considerably in their World Cup encounter here Sunday. The England opener was dismissed by Mohammed Shami who followed it up by send back skipper Eoin Morgan to the hut. The hosts were after 245 for 3 at the end of 40 over with Joe Root (33 batting) and Ben Stokes (27 batting) at the crease.
England primed for 300+ score
Birmingham: A century from Jonny Bairstow (111 batting, 104, 4×10, 6×6) has fired England to a commanding 202/1 at the end of 30 overs against India in the ICC World Cup at Edgbaston. Earlier, Jason Roy (66, 57b, 7×4, 3×6) was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav and the opener has been replaced by Joe Root on the crease.
Bairstow ton lifts England
Birmingham: Jonny Bairstow (100 batting, 90b, 8×4, 6×6)hit a century to put England on a strong platform against India in their World cup encounter here Sunday. However, in the process he lost his partner Jason Roy (66, 57b, 7×4, 3×6) who was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav. After the end of 26 overs England were 183 for one.
Bairstow, Roy put England in command
Birmingham: Jonny Bairstow (78 batting, 69b, 7×4, 5×6) and Jason Roy (62 batting, 51b, 7×4, 2×6) put England in a strong position with a rollicking opening stand 150 of against India in their World Cup match here Sunday. The two paid scant respect to the Indian bowlers and hit them to all parts of the ground as runs flowed freely from their bat. The Indian spinners failed to make any impact as Yuzvendra Chahal went for 51 in his first six overs while Kuldeep Yadav conceded 36 in three overs. It looks like India will have to chase down a 350-plus score unless England suffer a dramatic collapse.
England off to solid start
Birmingham: England were off to a solid start after opting to bat at Edgbaston here Sunday as Jason Roy (20 batting) and Jonny Bairstow (25 batting) put on 47 runs in 10 overs. Both batsmen hit four boundaries apiece as England look to put on a formidable total to put India under pressure.
Rishabh Pant comes in for Vijay Shankar
Birmingham: Rishabh Pant was handed his World Cup debut as he replaced the struggling Vijay Shankar in the Indian playing XI against England, here Sunday. The hosts on the other hand replaced Moeen Ali with Liam Plunket while a fit-again Jason Roy came in for James Vince
England win toss, elect to bat
Birmingham: India face England in the 2019 ICC World Cup in what is expected to be a mouthwatering clash at Edgbaston, here Sunday.
England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to bat first.
“It’s a matter of two games, hopefully we’ll win the two games and go through. Tough challenge against India. (Plunkett inclusion) is more tactical. The wicket looks good, doesn’t look like it’ll turn much.(Jason Roy) is not a big risk. He’s trained well and he’s fit to play. It is a test of our character. We spoke as a group, rejigged and reset what we’re trying to do,” said Morgan.
“Never a problem, love chasing. But honestly, would have batted first as well. We haven’t chased after the first game, so it’s a good challenge for us. We might have looked to do that in the last couple of games anyway. We haven’t really focused on the opposition till now in the tournament. We’ve been finding ways to win games, that’s the biggest positive for us. Vijay Shankar has a bit of a toe niggle, Rishabh Pant comes in for him. We’ve all seen what he can do with the bat. He’ll bring a lot of flair and fearlessness, once he gets going, he’s difficult to stop. There’s one short boundary as well. Crunch result on the outside as well, so I’m sure the fans of the Pakistan team will be supporting us today!” Indian skipper Virat Kohli.
Squads
England: 1 Jason Roy, 2 Jonny Bairstow, 3 Joe Root, 4 Eoin Morgan (capt), 5 Ben Stokes, 6 Jos Buttler (wk), 7 Chris Woakes, 8 Liam Plunkett, 9 Adil Rashid, 10 Jofra Archer, 11 Mark Wood
India: 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 KL Rahul, 3 Virat Kohli (capt), 4 Rishabh Pant, 5 MS Dhoni (wk), 6 Kedar Jadhav, 7 Hardik Pandya, 8 Kuldeep Yadav, 9 Mohammed Shami, 10 Yuzvendra Chahal, 11 Jasprit Bumrah
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