India Crushes England! Rohit Sharma’s Century, Gill’s Class & Jadeja’s Magic Seal the Series 2-0
In a high-octane second ODI, Team India steamrolled England by 4 wickets, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Skipper Rohit Sharma’s breathtaking 119 off 90 balls led India’s charge, while Shubman Gill’s elegant 60 and Axar Patel’s finishing touch ensured an easy chase of 305 runs in just 44.3 overs
England’s Innings: A Strong Start but a Fumbled Finish
England posted 304 runs in 49.5 overs, thanks to solid contributions from Joe Root (69), Ben Duckett (65), and Liam Livingstone (41). However, the team collapsed in the final overs as Ravindra Jadeja (3/45) and Indian bowlers made a strong comeback.
England’s Batting Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 69 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 95.83 |
| Ben Duckett | 65 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 116.07 |
| Liam Livingstone | 41 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 128.13 |
| Jos Buttler | 34 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 97.14 |
| Harry Brook | 31 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 59.62 |
Among Indian bowlers, Ravindra Jadeja (3/45) was the standout performer, while Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami took one wicket each. Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana also bowled well.
India’s Chase: Rohit Sharma’s Masterclass Leads the Way
Chasing 305, India got off to a flying start, with Rohit Sharma (119 off 90 balls, 12 fours, 7 sixes) leading from the front. Shubman Gill (60 off 52 balls) provided solid support at the top. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, Axar Patel (41) and Ravindra Jadeja (11)** guided India to victory in just 44.3 overs.
India’s Batting Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 119 | 90 | 12 | 7 | 132.22 |
| Shubman Gill | 60 | 52 | 9 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 44 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 93.62 |
| Axar Patel | 41* | 43 | 4 | 0 | 95.35 |
| Virat Kohli | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| KL Rahul | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Hardik Pandya | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 11* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
India successfully reached 308/6 in 44.3 overs, winning the match with 33 balls to spare.
England’s Bowling Struggles
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton | 5.0 | 27 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Gus Atkinson | 7.0 | 65 | 1 | 9.29 |
| Adil Rashid | 10.0 | 78 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Liam Livingstone | 7.0 | 29 | 1 | 4.14 |
England’s bowlers struggled to contain India’s aggressive batting. Rohit Sharma took on every bowler and played a match-winning knock.
Turning Point of the Match
The 136-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill set the platform for India’s successful chase. England failed to take early wickets, which proved costly.
India Seals the Series 2-0
With this victory, India clinched the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. While the third ODI remains, England will now play only for pride.
India Seals Series 2-0 – One More to Go!
With this powerful win, India clinched the series, making the third ODI a mere formality. England will now play for pride, while India looks to complete a clean sweep!
