India vs England, ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, Match 29, India and England faced off in Match 29 of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in Lucknow on October 29, 2023.
India was the only unbeaten side in the tournament heading into the match, and they were looking to extend their winning streak to six matches. England, on the other hand, was looking to get back on track after losing two of their previous three matches.
India won the toss and elected to bat first. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul got the team off to a good start, putting on a 50-run partnership for the first wicket.
However, Rahul was dismissed early, and India soon lost a few more wickets. Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck, and India was struggling at 73/4 in the 20th over.
However, Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer played some brilliant cricket to revive India’s innings. The duo put on a 100-run partnership for the fifth wicket, and they helped India to reach a respectable total of 260/7 in their 50 overs. Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer for India with 87 runs, while Shreyas Iyer scored 65 runs.
England got off to a bad start in their chase, losing two early wickets. However, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler played some brilliant cricket to bring England back into the game.
The duo put on a 150-run partnership for the third wicket, and they helped England to reach 210/2 in the 40th over.
However, India’s bowlers bounced back in the final 10 overs, and they took four quick wickets to derail England’s chase. Ben Stokes was dismissed for 104 runs, and Jos Buttler was dismissed for 85 runs. England eventually fell short by 30 runs, and India won the match to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament.
India’s Bowlers Star in Victory over England
India’s bowlers played a crucial role in their victory over England. After Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer had helped India to post a respectable total of 260/7, the bowlers stepped up to defend the target.
Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah were excellent in the new ball, and they took two early wickets to put England on the back foot. However, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler played some brilliant cricket to revive England’s innings.
The duo put on a 150-run partnership for the third wicket, and they helped England to reach 210/2 in the 40th over. However, India’s bowlers bounced back in the final 10 overs, and they took four quick wickets to derail England’s chase.
Hardik Pandya was the star of the show for India in the final 10 overs. He took three wickets in four overs, and he was instrumental in India’s victory. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also took a wicket in the final 10 overs, and he played a crucial role in India’s victory.
India Maintain Unbeaten Record in ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023
India’s victory over England helped them to maintain their unbeaten record in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. India has won all six of their matches in the tournament so far, and they are the only unbeaten side.
India’s batting has been in excellent form throughout the tournament. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shreyas Iyer have all scored heavily in the tournament. India’s bowling has also been impressive, with Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya all taking wickets on a regular basis.
India is now the favorite to win the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. They are playing some excellent cricket, and they have a very well-balanced team. India will be looking to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament, and they will be hoping to win their third ODI World Cup title.
