Indian Cricket Team’s disasters run in England continue as they lost the third one day international match at the Oval on friday to the host England by 3 wickets.
Craig Kieswetter's quick-fire 51 and a nerveless 40 from Ravi Bopara, England reached their Duckworth-Lewis target of 218 in 43 overs with seven balls to spare and now have an unassailable 2-0 lead with two games in play in the five-match series.
Craig Kieswetter's quick-fire 51 and a nerveless 40 from Ravi Bopara, England reached their Duckworth-Lewis target of 218 in 43 overs with seven balls to spare and now have an unassailable 2-0 lead with two games in play in the five-match series.
India’s all top order batsman failed miserably as once India was struggling at 58-5. Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni put on 112 runs partnership to steady the ship and a 59-run partnership between Jadeja, who finished with 79 from 89 balls, and Ravichandran Ashwin ensured India made a respectable score
But England openers Cook and Kieswetter, who hit three big sixes, took the hosts past 50 without loss by the ninth over.
Munaf Patel broke the partnership when he trapped Cook lbw for 23 with the score on 60.
Kieswetter brought up his 50 in 41 balls, yet he perished moments later as Jadeja found some spin to knock out his middle stump.
India's spinners suddenly posed a serious threat and England were reduced to 89-3 after Ashwin bowled Trott.
The hosts added six more runs before rain stopped play for an hour, leaving England with a new Duckworth-Lewis target of 218.
Ian Bell didn't help England's cause when he was run out for 23 by Dhoni after he started for a single and turned back too late.
Youngster Ben Stokes showed his lack of experience as he bowled round his legs by Ashwin and were England wobbling at 138-5.
Fortunately for England, Bresnan and Bopara - staking his claim for a permanent place in the team with 40 in 41 balls - turned the tide with a crucial 60-run stand for the sixth wicket.
Jadeja returned to dismiss Bresnan and Ashwin bowled Bopara, but Stuart Board and Graeme Swann were able to see England home.
But England openers Cook and Kieswetter, who hit three big sixes, took the hosts past 50 without loss by the ninth over.
Munaf Patel broke the partnership when he trapped Cook lbw for 23 with the score on 60.
Kieswetter brought up his 50 in 41 balls, yet he perished moments later as Jadeja found some spin to knock out his middle stump.
India's spinners suddenly posed a serious threat and England were reduced to 89-3 after Ashwin bowled Trott.
The hosts added six more runs before rain stopped play for an hour, leaving England with a new Duckworth-Lewis target of 218.
Ian Bell didn't help England's cause when he was run out for 23 by Dhoni after he started for a single and turned back too late.
Youngster Ben Stokes showed his lack of experience as he bowled round his legs by Ashwin and were England wobbling at 138-5.
Fortunately for England, Bresnan and Bopara - staking his claim for a permanent place in the team with 40 in 41 balls - turned the tide with a crucial 60-run stand for the sixth wicket.
Jadeja returned to dismiss Bresnan and Ashwin bowled Bopara, but Stuart Board and Graeme Swann were able to see England home.
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