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India Gets Off The Mark | India - 1/0 (0.2)
July 31, 2025 4:08 pm
Yashasvi Jaiswal gets India off the mark with a single off Chris Woakes on the second ball of the innings. A confident start for the young left-hander.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Lokesh Rahul |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
50 |
Bowlers
| Name |
O |
M |
R |
W |
Econ |
| Chris Woakes |
0.2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
India's Cautious Start: First Over Concludes | India - 2/0 (1.0)
July 31, 2025 4:02 pm
The first over concludes with India at 2/0. Chris Woakes delivers a disciplined over, keeping the Indian openers in check and conceding just two runs. A watchful start for both sides.
Match Statistics
Batsman Stats
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
1 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Chris Woakes |
1.0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Rahul Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 7/0 (2.1)
July 31, 2025 3:59 pm
Lokesh Rahul opens his boundary account with a superb shot off Chris Woakes, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. This is the first boundary for India, bringing some much-needed momentum to the innings.
India - 7/0 (2.1)
Batsman Stats
| Name |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Lokesh Rahul |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
85.71 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
16.67 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
O |
M |
R |
W |
Eco |
| Chris Woakes |
1.1 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
5.14 |
| Gus Atkinson |
1.0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
First Wicket Falls! Jaiswal Departs LBW | India - 10/1 (3.1)
July 31, 2025 3:51 pm
Gus Atkinson gets the early breakthrough for England, trapping Yashasvi Jaiswal plumb in front for just 2 runs. A crucial wicket for the bowling side.
Player Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
2 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
7 |
11 |
1 |
0 |
63.64 |
Bowlers
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Gus Atkinson |
1.0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| Chris Woakes |
2.0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
4 |
Atkinson Strikes: Jaiswal Departs, Maiden Over for Sudharsan | India - 10/1 (4.0)
July 31, 2025 3:46 pm
Gus Atkinson delivers a phenomenal over, picking up the crucial wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal for 2 runs and then bowling a maiden over to the new batsman, Sai Sudharsan. A game-changing over for England, shifting the momentum firmly in their favour.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
2 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
7 |
11 |
1 |
0 |
63.64 |
| Sai Sudharsan |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Bowlers
| Name |
Overs |
Maidens |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Gus Atkinson |
2.0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Chris Woakes |
2.0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
4 |
Gus Atkinson Bowls a Maiden Over to Lokesh Rahul | India - 13/1 (6.0)
July 31, 2025 3:41 pm
Gus Atkinson delivers a brilliant maiden over to Lokesh Rahul, showcasing exceptional control and discipline. This tight bowling performance further intensifies the pressure on the Indian batsmen, who are struggling to find scoring opportunities against the relentless English attack.
Sudharsan Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 17/1 (6.4)
July 31, 2025 3:35 pm
Sai Sudharsan hits his first boundary of the innings, a well-timed shot off Chris Woakes, bringing some much-needed runs for India and easing the pressure after a period of tight bowling.
Batsman Stats
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Sai Sudharsan |
5 |
11 |
1 |
0 |
45.45 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
8 |
21 |
1 |
0 |
38.1 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Chris Woakes |
3.4 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
3.82 |
| Gus Atkinson |
3.0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0.67 |
Atkinson's Second Maiden Over! | India - 18/1 (8.0)
July 31, 2025 4:08 pm
Gus Atkinson delivers another brilliant maiden over, his second of the innings! He has been absolutely relentless, not allowing Sai Sudharsan to score a single run in this over. This tight bowling continues to build immense pressure on the Indian batsmen.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Sai Sudharsan |
5 |
18 |
1 |
0 |
27.78 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
9 |
22 |
1 |
0 |
40.91 |
Bowlers
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Gus Atkinson |
4.0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0.75 |
| Chris Woakes |
4.0 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
3.5 |
Costly Wide! Five Runs for India | India - 23/1 (8.0)
July 31, 2025 4:09 pm
Josh Tongue bowls a wide delivery that races away for five runs, a very costly start to his spell. This unexpected bonus gives India some much-needed runs and releases a bit of the mounting pressure they were under.
Another Wide from Tongue | India - 24/1 (8.3)
July 31, 2025 4:13 pm
Josh Tongue bowls another wide, adding an extra run to India's total. This will be frustrating for the bowler, as he's given away two wides already in his short spell. India will gladly take these bonus runs as they look to build momentum.
Costly Wide Ball | India - 30/1 (8.3)
July 31, 2025 4:13 pm
Josh Tongue bowls a wide delivery that races away for five runs! This is a significant bonus for India, adding crucial runs to their total and releasing some of the mounting pressure. A frustrating moment for the bowler and England.
Match Statistics
Batsman Stats
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Sai Sudharsan |
5 |
19 |
1 |
0 |
26.32 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
10 |
24 |
1 |
0 |
41.67 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Josh Tongue |
0.3 |
0 |
12 |
0 |
24 |
| Gus Atkinson |
4.0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0.75 |
Josh Tongue Bowls a Maiden Over! | India - 33/1 (10.5)
July 31, 2025 4:23 pm
Josh Tongue delivers a brilliant maiden over, not conceding a single run to Lokesh Rahul. This tight bowling performance is building immense pressure on the Indian batsmen, showcasing excellent control and discipline from the English bowler. A crucial over in the context of the match.
Gus Atkinson Bowls Another Maiden Over | India - 34/1 (11.5)
July 31, 2025 4:28 pm
Gus Atkinson delivers a superb maiden over, his second of the innings, completely tying down Lokesh Rahul. His disciplined line and length have made it incredibly difficult for the Indian batsmen to score freely, piling on the pressure.
Match Statistics
Batsman Stats
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Lokesh Rahul |
13 |
35 |
1 |
0 |
37.14 |
| Sai Sudharsan |
6 |
28 |
1 |
0 |
21.43 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Gus Atkinson |
5.5 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
1.2 |
| Josh Tongue |
2.0 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
6 |
Maiden Over from Tongue! | India - 38/1 (15.0)
July 31, 2025 4:44 pm
Josh Tongue bowls a brilliant maiden over to Sai Sudharsan, completely stifling the scoring. This is Tongue's second maiden of the innings, showcasing excellent control and discipline, and further increasing the pressure on the Indian batsmen.
Batsman Statistics
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Sai Sudharsan |
8 |
43 |
1 |
0 |
18.6 |
| Lokesh Rahul |
14 |
39 |
1 |
0 |
35.9 |
Bowler Statistics
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Josh Tongue |
4.0 |
2 |
14 |
0 |
3.5 |
| Chris Woakes |
5.0 |
0 |
15 |
0 |
3 |
| Gus Atkinson |
6.0 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
1.17 |
Woakes Bowls Rahul! England Gets Crucial Breakthrough! | India - 38/2 (15.1)
July 31, 2025 4:45 pm
Chris Woakes strikes early in his spell, bowling Lokesh Rahul! A crucial breakthrough for England as Rahul departs for 14 runs off 40 balls. This wicket puts India under immense pressure, now 38 for 2.
Match Statistics
Batsman Stats
| Name |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Lokesh Rahul |
14 |
40 |
1 |
0 |
35.00 |
| Sai Sudharsan |
8 |
43 |
1 |
0 |
18.60 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
O |
M |
R |
W |
Eco |
| Chris Woakes |
5.1 |
0 |
15 |
1 |
2.90 |
| Josh Tongue |
4.0 |
2 |
14 |
0 |
3.50 |
Woakes Strikes! Rahul Bowled | India - 38/2 (15.1)
July 31, 2025 4:47 pm
Chris Woakes delivers a peach of a delivery, bowling Lokesh Rahul for 14 runs off 40 balls. This is a crucial breakthrough for England, as Rahul was looking to build a partnership. The ball went through his defense, sending the stumps flying.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
SR |
| Lokesh Rahul |
14 |
40 |
1 |
35.00 |
| Sai Sudharsan |
8 |
43 |
1 |
18.60 |
Bowlers
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Chris Woakes |
5.1 |
0 |
15 |
1 |
2.90 |
| Josh Tongue |
4.0 |
2 |
14 |
0 |
3.50 |
India Reaches 40 Runs | India - 40/2 (16.0)
July 31, 2025 4:50 pm
India reaches the 40-run mark in a challenging period of play, looking to consolidate after losing a key wicket. The batsmen are trying to build a partnership and accelerate the scoring.
Sudharsan Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 44/2 (16.1)
July 31, 2025 4:51 pm
Sai Sudharsan finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing for four runs. This boundary provides a much-needed release of pressure for the Indian innings.
Batsman Stats
| Name |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
SR |
| Sai Sudharsan |
13 |
46 |
2 |
0 |
28.26 |
| Shubman Gill |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Bowler Stats
| Name |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Josh Tongue |
4.1 |
2 |
18 |
0 |
4.32 |
| Chris Woakes |
6.0 |
0 |
16 |
1 |
2.67 |
Wide ball adds to India's total | India - 48/2 (18.2)
July 31, 2025 5:01 pm
Jamie Overton bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India's total. Every run counts as India looks to build their innings.
Gill's Boundary Brings Up India's Fifty! | India - 52/2 (18.3)
July 31, 2025 5:02 pm
Shubman Gill strikes a superb boundary off Jamie Overton, bringing up India's fifty. This boundary provides a much-needed boost to the scoring rate and eases some pressure on the Indian batsmen.
Sudharsan Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 56/2 (20.0)
July 31, 2025 5:08 pm
Sai Sudharsan finds the boundary with a well-timed shot off Chris Woakes, bringing some much-needed runs for India after a period of dot balls. This boundary helps in releasing the pressure and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Sai Sudharsan |
18 |
58 |
3 |
0 |
31.03 |
| Shubman Gill |
6 |
14 |
1 |
0 |
42.86 |
Bowlers
| Name |
O |
M |
R |
W |
Econ |
| Chris Woakes |
8.0 |
0 |
22 |
1 |
2.75 |
| Jamie Overton |
1.0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
Gill Finds the Gap! India Crosses 60! | India - 62/2 (21.0)
July 31, 2025 5:13 pm
Shubman Gill unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This crucial boundary helps India accelerate their scoring rate and brings up 62 runs for the team.
Batting Stats
| Batsman |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Shubman Gill |
11 |
17 |
2 |
0 |
64.71 |
| Sai Sudharsan |
19 |
61 |
3 |
0 |
31.15 |
Bowling Stats
| Bowler |
O |
M |
R |
W |
Eco |
| Jamie Overton |
2.0 |
0 |
12 |
0 |
6 |
| Chris Woakes |
8.0 |
0 |
22 |
1 |
2.75 |
Sai Sudharsan Finds the Boundary! | India - 66/2 (21.3)
July 31, 2025 5:15 pm
Sai Sudharsan breaks the shackles with a well-timed boundary off Chris Woakes, bringing some much-needed runs for India. This boundary helps to release the pressure and keeps the scoreboard ticking over.
Gill's Glorious Boundary! | India - 72/2 (22.2)
July 31, 2025 5:19 pm
Shubman Gill unleashes a magnificent shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs! This powerful stroke adds crucial runs to India's total and keeps the scoreboard ticking. A much-needed boundary to maintain momentum.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
| Shubman Gill |
15 |
18 |
3 |
0 |
83.33 |
| Sai Sudharsan |
25 |
67 |
4 |
0 |
37.31 |
Bowlers
| Name |
O |
M |
R |
W |
Eco |
| Chris Woakes |
9.0 |
0 |
28 |
1 |
3.11 |
| Jamie Overton |
2.2 |
0 |
16 |
0 |
7.2 |
Gill finds the boundary! | India - 72/2 (22.0)
July 31, 2025 5:22 pm
Shubman Gill dispatches Jamie Overton for a well-timed boundary, pushing India's score to 72 for 2. A crucial boundary to keep the scoreboard moving for India.