India vs England 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Jonny Bairstow-Ben Stokes Masterclass Power Visitors To A Series-Levelling Win
England defeated India by six wickets in Ind vs Eng 2nd One-Day-International at Pune's MCA to level the three-match ODI series 1-1.
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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Score LIVE: India lead the series by 1-0. The three-match ODI series could be sealed today itself, if India manage to pull off yet another victory. It would be a big boost for Indian morale if they do manage to win the ODI series. Then, India would have won the Test, T20I and ODI series against the Cricket World Champions. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The pitch at Pune usually favors the batsman and the small boundaries also help their cause. Pune is a great chasing ground but as Kohli said during the last match that he doesn't mind batting first on this pitch. the overhead conditions are partly cloudy but there anr no chances of rain.
The Dew Factor might come into play in the second innings of the match. But the captain who wins the toss could field first as well. Both the teams heavy on the batting side, none of them ewould mind batting in the evening in the presence of dew.
England will be missing the presene of their captain Eoin Morgan and Sam Billings due to injury. Dawid Malan and Livingstone are set to be a part of the England side. India on the opther hand lost Shreys Iyer due to injury. He will make way for Suryakumar Yadav in the playing XI. Apart from the mentioned players, both the teams are playing without some key players. England will miss Captain Joe Root and Jofra Archer due to injury while the Indian side will be without Shami, Jadeja, and Bumrah.
Pedicted Playing XI for both teams-
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.
England: J Roy, J Bairstow, B Stokes, Livingstone, J Buttler (wk/c), Dawid Malan, M Ali, S Curran, T Curran, A Rashid, M Wood
England beat India by 6 wickets to level series 1-1
A masterclass innings from Jonny Bairstow (112-ball 124) and his 100-run stand for the second wicket with Ben Stokes (52-ball 99) powered England to a series-leveling win in India vs England second ODI at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Chasing 337 for the win, England openers Jason Roy and Johnny Bairstow started well for England. The duo stitched a solid century partnership as India had to wait too long for their first breakthrough. Both Roy and Bairstow scored half-centuries.
Team India scored 336 runs while batting first in the Ind vs Eng 2nd ODI. While KL Rahul hit a magnificent century, Rishabh Pant and captain Virat Kohli contributed with their respective half-centuries.
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Score: Jonny Bairstow completes his century by hitting a six!
Jonny Bairstow completes his century by hitting a six and also 100-run stand for the second wicket with Ben Stokes. Bairstow was dismissed after scoring 94 runs in Ind vs Eng 1st ODI. But this time, he successfully completed a ton off 95 balls. Bairstow's innings includes 6 sixes. England's total has crossed 200 and India bowlers look clueless at the moment.
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Score: England reaches 150!
Bairstow looks in good touch as he hammers two fours off Krishna's over. Both England batsmen are taking singles easily. England are on top at the moment and have completed 150 runs.
India got its first wicket on the back of Rohit Sharma's excellent fielding effort. A brilliant throw from Rohit ended Jason Roy's innings on 55.
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Score: Bairstow and Roy give England a great start
England have completed 50 runs in the ninth over. Bairstow and Roy are being watchful at the moment and have ensured their team gets off to a good start. Not losing wickets and keeping the run-rate intact is the key.
India. on the other hand, is in search of wickets. Skipper Kohli has made the first change in bowling attack. Shardul Thakur has been given the responsibility of getting the much-needed breakthrough for his team.
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Score: Jason Roy-Johnny Bairstow provide a good start for visitors
England's innings has started and Jason Roy-Johnny Bairstow has come to the crease. Both these batsmen gave England a stormy start in the first ODI and this time the Indian team would like to avoid that situation to repeat. For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened the bowling. England have scored 30 runs without any loss of wicket after 6 overs. Roy is unbeaten on 25 and Bairstow has scored five runs off 8 balls.