Cricket fans around the globe were treated to a thrilling showdown between two of the sport’s giants – the England Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team. With world-class talent, fierce rivalries, and electric atmospheres, this latest encounter lived up to the hype and offered a rollercoaster of emotions for fans on both sides.
Whether you missed the action or just want to relive the key moments, we’ve compiled a comprehensive overview of the match scorecard, breaking down performances, turning points, and the stats that mattered.
🏏 Match Summary
Match: England vs India
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🧮 Scorecard Overview
India Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Rohit Sharma (c) | 78 | 65 | 8 | 2 | 120.0 |
| Shubman Gill | 45 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 118.4 |
| Virat Kohli | 92 | 70 | 9 | 3 | 131.4 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 30 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 142.8 |
| Hardik Pandya | 60* | 35 | 5 | 3 | 171.4 |
| Extras | 12 | ||||
| Total | 317/5 in 50 overs |
Top Bowling (England):
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Chris Woakes: 2/45
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Reece Topley: 1/58
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Adil Rashid: 1/39
England Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Jos Buttler (c) | 54 | 48 | 5 | 2 | 112.5 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 39 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 118.1 |
| Joe Root | 70 | 65 | 7 | 1 | 107.7 |
| Ben Stokes | 33 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 122.2 |
| Liam Livingstone | 41 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 146.4 |
| Extras | 14 | ||||
| Total | 295/9 in 50 overs |
Top Bowling (India):
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Mohammed Shami: 3/51
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Kuldeep Yadav: 2/44
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Jasprit Bumrah: 2/48
🔍 Key Moments
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Virat Kohli’s masterclass knock of 92 brought stability and aggression to the Indian innings.
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A late blitz by Hardik Pandya helped India cross the 300-mark.
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England looked steady in the chase until Shami’s crucial breakthroughs turned the tide.
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Kuldeep’s spin magic in the middle overs derailed England’s momentum.
🏅 Player of the Match
Virat Kohli – for his elegant and impactful innings under pressure, setting the tone for India’s win.
📊 Match Stats at a Glance
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Highest Run-Scorer: Virat Kohli (92 runs)
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Best Bowling Figures: Mohammed Shami (3/51)
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Most Sixes: Liam Livingstone (3 sixes)
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Total Boundaries in Match: 52 fours, 15 sixes
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Match Winner: India by 22 runs
🎯 What This Means Going Forward
This win reinforces India’s strength in all departments and marks another chapter in this intense cricketing rivalry. England, despite the loss, showed resilience and depth, promising plenty of fireworks in upcoming encounters.
As the cricket calendar progresses, fans can expect more high-octane clashes between these two titans. Stay tuned to magazineblogs.co.uk for all the latest cricket insights, match reports, and expert opinions!
