India Win 10th International Series in a Row Against England at Home
India have recorded their 10th consecutive international series victory against England at home, after defeating the visitors by four wickets in the second ODI in Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium. This dominance over England at home is a testament to India’s consistent performance and growth as a team, and their ability to adapt to different conditions and opponents.
The match saw India get off to a flying start, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front and scoring his 32nd ODI hundred. Rohit’s innings of 113 runs off 118 balls was a masterclass display of batting, and it laid the foundation for India’s victory. His partnership with Shubman Gill, who scored 41 runs, was particularly impressive, as they added 72 runs for the first wicket.
Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in excellent form in recent times, took three wickets in the match, including those of England’s top-order batsmen, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow. Jadeja’s three-wicket haul has taken his tally to 14 wickets in the series, making him the leading wicket-taker for India.
England, who were asked to bat first, struggled to get going, with their top-order batsmen failing to fire. Opener Jason Roy, who has been in good form, was dismissed for 11 runs, while Root and Bairstow added just 14 runs between them. The English middle-order batsmen also failed to make an impact, and England were eventually bowled out for 255 runs.
Chasing a target of 256 runs, India got off to a flying start, with Rohit and Gill adding 72 runs in the first 10 overs. After Gill’s dismissal, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav added 63 runs for the second wicket, taking India to the brink of victory.
The victory was sealed when Hardik Pandya hit the winning runs, with India reaching the target with 12 balls to spare. This win has given India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, and they will look to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI.
Rohit Sharma, who was named the Man of the Match, praised his team’s performance, saying, “We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we stuck to our plans and executed it well. We have a good team and we always try to do our best.”
This victory is a testament to India’s growth as a team, and their ability to adapt to different conditions and opponents. They have now won 10 consecutive international series against England at home, and this dominance is a reflection of their consistent performance.
The series has been a great learning experience for both teams, and the final ODI will be an exciting contest. England will look to redeem themselves and avoid a clean sweep, while India will look to complete the task and finish the series on a high.
The ODI series is part of a larger tour that includes three Test matches, and India will look to carry their form from the ODIs into the Test series. The Test series is expected to be a closely contested one, and India will need to be at their best to overcome a strong English team.
In conclusion, India’s win in the second ODI has cemented their dominance over England at home, and they have now recorded their 10th consecutive international series victory against the visitors. This victory is a testament to India’s consistent performance and growth as a team, and they will look to carry this form into the Test series.
