India vs England 2014, Live Cricket Score Updates 2nd ODI: Suresh Raina adjudged Man of the Match; India win by 133 runs (D/L Method)
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Suresh Raina has been well adjudged the Man of the Match for his well crafted knock of 100 runs to bail India out of the deep trouble. He scored these runs in mere 75 deliveries as he executed some classy boundaries and maximums. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler picking up four wickets.
India win by 133 runs (D/L Method)
India wins the second ODI at the Cardiff by a huge margin of 133 runs. They wrap up the England innings at 161 runs with Alex Hales being the highest scorer with 40 runs. An overall fine performance by India in all departments – batting, bowling and fielding!
England 161 all out
The last batting pair of Anderson and Tredwell are looking to take the attack to Indian bowlers but perishes as R Ashwin takes the last wicket of James Tredwell, wrapping the England’s innings at 161 All Out. James Tredwell is OUT after getting caught y Ravindra Jadeja at the mid wicket. James Tredwell 10 (11b 0×4 1×6)
England 148/8 after 36 Overs. James Tredwell 1* and James Anderson 5*
James Anderson walks in for the recently got out Chris Woakes and faces Ravindra Jadeja with who he is known to have scuffle in Test series. He hits Jadeja for a FOUR to avenge something from this match. The fairy tale run for Ravindra Jadeja continue as he picks up his fourth wicket of the match by getting Chris Woakes STUMPED, leaving England tottering for 143/9. And it is brilliant and sharp stumping by MS Dhoni who was quick to remove bails to get Woakes out. Chris Woakes 20 (23b 0×4 1×6)
England 141/8 after 35 Overs. Chris Woakes 19* James Tredwell 1*
Chris Woakes iis giving some reason to smile for England spectators as he hits Shami’s delivery to wide long-on delivery SIX. Chris Woakes was earlier dropped by Rohit Sharma on Shami’s delivery this over. Rohit Sharma has hurt his finger, hopefully nothing serious.
England 130/7 after 34 Overs. Chris Woakes 8*
After a 75 delivery hundred, Raina does well to help India wrap English innings.The new batsman Chris Jordan stay at the crease has been cut short by Suresh Raina who follows his brilliant knock of 100 with a wicket serving as icing for the moment. He gets Jordan leg before wicket OUT. Chris Jordan 0 (2b 0×4 0×6)
England 127/7 after 33 Overs. Chris Woakes 6*
Ravindra Jadeja has proved his worth and his captain’s faith of including him in the playing XI in today’s match as now he has taken three wickets. Ajinkya Rahane catches a stunner to remove Ben Stokes OUT.Ben Stokes 23 (29b 3×4 0×6). He catches right in the boundary line, the farthest area of the Cardiff ground as Stokes would be cursing his luck to find a fielder.
England 125/6 after 32 Overs. Ben Stokes 3* and Chris Woakes 0*
India is inching towards the much anticipated victory and get an upper hand in the ODI series. The England batting has collapsed like deck of cards and it will be interesting to watch England’s lookout for the coming matches so far. Save for no miracles from Stokes and Woakes, England are very well out of this match.
England 119/6 after 30 Overs. Ben Stokes 3* and Chris Woakes 0*
Ravindra Jadeja gets his long due wicket as Mohammad Shami catches a nice catch in the deep to get Eoin Morgan OUT. Eoin Morgan 28 (45b 3×4 0×6), R Ashwin gets his first wicket of the match. India’s fielding in today’s match has been exceptional. They have done quite well and supported the bowlers with their efforts as for England, nothing seem to have gone their way.
England 114/5 after 29 Overs. Eoin Morgan 17* and Ben Stokes 3*
Another change in the bowling by captain Dhoni as he gets the centurion Suresh Raina to bowl out some magic just like he did with his flamboyant batting. But Morgan scores a FOUR with a nice reverse sweep. Morgan is capable of some quick fire work but they are way behind the target as there is good drizzle in the match.
England 90/5 after 25 Overs. Eoin Morgan 17* Ben Stokes 3*
MS Dhoni has played his bowlers well and he contiunes with his spinners Jadeja and Ashwin bowl in tandem and maintain the pressure on Stokes and Morgan. One boundary by Stokes right in the start of Ashwin over helps England take six runs, their maximum in the recent overs!
England 90/5 after 25 Overs. Eoin Morgan 17* Ben Stokes 3*
Thanks to Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin, they have managed to keep the English batting in check. even under the over cast conditions the Indian spinners ensure they are keeping the job and technique simple.
England 87/5 after 23 Overs. Eoin Morgan 16* Ben Stokes 1*
Ravindra Jadeja is striking gold here as he removes another wicket for India, he get Jos Buttler OUT.England is tottering at the moment with the loss of five wickets in less than 30 runs. Ben Stokes comes in to bat. Jos Buttler 2 (9b 0×4 0×6)
England 82/4 after 21 Overs. Eoin Morgan 13* Jos Buttler 1*
Take a bow of Sir Ravindra Jadeja as he strikes for India in his very first over. He gets the dangerous looking Alex hales OUT. India’s second spinner for the match struck gold as he got Hales to play a top edge. This brings the end of Alex Hales innings who made 40 runs of 63 deliveries.
England 74/3 after 19 Overs. Alex Hales 36* Eoin Morgan 4*
Eoin Morgan hits a FOUR, a straight drive past the bowler Mohit Sharma should help England lift the morale a bit. The asking rate is escalating for England and they will have to maintain it before it reaches beyond the reach. Mohit Sharma in his sixth over so far has done a decent work so far.
England 70/3 after 18 Overs. Alex Hales 36* Eoin Morgan 0*
Introduction of spin from Indian captain MS Dhoni as R Ashwin continues the good work done by the pacers. He also packs up a tight over leaving Alex Hales pretty hassled and frustrated.
England 67/3 after 16 Overs. Alex Hales 36* Eoin Morgan 0*
Mohit Sharma bowls a maiden over and is brilliant in his bowling in the overcast conditions. As for the Indian team, they seem to be enjoying the moment with great commitment shown in their fielding.
England 67/3 after 16 Overs. Alex Hales 36* Eoin Morgan 0*
England have lost on great start both in the during their bowling and batting time. They had India on back foot by clipping off quick wickets during India’s innings but lost their way and same thing happened now as they squandered a chance to capitalize on well made start by losing quick three wickets in matter of time. Right now India look on top and are not giving anything for free.
England 63/3 after 14 Overs. Alex Hales 35* Eoin Morgan 0*
Suddenly the England side find themselves in deep problem as they lose their three wickets in matter of few overs. Shami and Kumar doing the damage for India. Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets Joe Root OUT. Joe Root 4 (4b 1×4 0×6) Mohmmad Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar continue to bowl to now relatively well balanced Alex Hales and new batsman Joe Root. Joe Root who had displayed a fine performance and character in the Test series could not continue his sublime form in the ODI series.
England 56/2 after 11 Overs. Alex Hales 32*
It is twin strike for Mohammad Shami who removes the new batsman Ian Bell. Ian Bell is OUT after making 1 run just in this same over giving rise to dramatic turnaround of events. Ian Bell 1 (2b 0×4 0×6)
First wicket falls for England as Alastair Cook gets OUT after making 19 runs. Chasing a target of 295 runs, Mohammad Shami strikes for India though the decision looks debatable. Alastair Cook 19 (33b 2×4 0×6)
England 53/0 after 8 Overs. Alastair Cook 19* and Alex Hales 30*
The first delivery by Bhuvneshwar Kumar results in a boundary by Alastair Cook, who got a thick edge and the ball went for a fine leg boundary. Alastair Cook hits another FOUR and this time places it perfectly. England are doing good at the moment are ahead of India in same number of deliveries.
England 38/0 after 8 Overs. Alastair Cook 10* and Alex Hales 26*
Mohit Sharma testing Alex Hales; bowling full length out-swinging deliveries leaving the batsmen clueless. A rare loose ball from Mohit and Hales pulls it away to boundary. Another boundary, with better timing and that being hit between extra cover and mid-off region. Change of bats for Hales as England score 9 runs off this over.
England 29/0 after 7 Overs. Alastair Cook 9* and Alex Hales 18*
Mohit Sharma seems to trouble the England openers the more than Kumar. Beats Hales and Cook as they manage to survive Mohit’s over. Some game-play from Dhoni as Mohammad Shami is introduced into the attack as soon as the seventh over. A nice contest between Hales and Shami here as try to dominate each other. Hales has the last laugh as he scores a boundary on the last delivery.
England 20/0 after 5 Overs. Alastair Cook 7* and Alex Hales 13*
Alex Hales seems confident in his first ODI as he hits a boundary; striding forward on a full delivery and hitting it between mid-off and cover. Kumar bowls a peach of a delivery, Hales’ edge flies in the gully region and Hales is safe. England make a steady and safe start.
England 15/0 after 4 Overs. Alastair Cook 7* and Alex Hales 8*
Now Bhuvneshnar Kumar gets into action. A full swinging delivery to Hales and the edge flies to fine of third man and first boundary of England’s innings. A moment of anxiousness as Cook and Hales hesitate for a single but mange to reach home easily. Both Kumar and Mohit making good use of the new ball.
England 7/0 after 2 Overs. Alastair Cook 6* and Alex Hales 1*
Mohit Sharma teases Alastair Cook with lovely swinging deliveries. Alex Hales off the mark in his debut ODI match. Mohit flirts with Cook as England captain isn’t able to score a run on Mohit’s five deliveries. Mohit Sharma making the good use of the new ball as he is swinging the ball both ways.
England 6/0 after 1 Over. Alastair Cook 6* and Alex Hales 0*
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to begin the proceedings for India; Alastair Cook and Alex Hales are openers for England. Cook scores a couple shots on the leg side as England score six runs in the first over. After the brief delay, the ball is causing problems for Kumar to grip it well. Mohit Sharma to bowl from other end.
Second Innings begin; England’s revised target 295 in 47 overs
Delay Update 08.05 pm: Match to begin shortly; England’s target revised to 295 in 47 overs (D/L method)
Delay Update 08.00 pm: Good news for fans as match to begin in few minutes time.
Delay Update 07.45 pm: Match to begin in 20 minutes.
Delay Update 07.30 pm: Rain arrives; match delayed.
India, after losing the toss, made 304 for six against England in the second one-day international at Cardiff on Wednesday. Suresh Raina made exactly 100 and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni 52, the pair putting on 144 for the fifth wicket after the world champions had been a shaky 19 for two early on. Chris Woakes led England’s attack with four for 52 but the hosts were not helped by bowling 16 wides — with Chris Jordan sending down 12 himself, the equivalent of two extra overs. The five-match series is level at 0-0 after the first ODI in Bristol on Monday was washed out without a ball bowled. (AFP)
India 304/6 after 50 Overs. Ravindra Jadeja 9* and R Ashwin 10*
With the new batsmen on crease, England looked do the damage control as much possible but R ashwin plays a cheeky shot to get a boundary for India. He will feel lucky as he gets another FOUR off Chris Jordan to take India cross 300 runs mark. India have done well to reach this score so far. This fifty took 39 deliveries as Ashwin runs for another single while Ravindra Jadeja gets two runs in the last ball to take the final score to 304 runs at the fall of 6 wickets. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 45-50 Overs Highlights]
India 291/6 after 49 Overs. Ravindra Jadeja 6* and R Ashwin 1*
It brings R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on crease after the departure of MS Dhoni. Chris Woakes did well to compenssate for his expensive overs as he gives mere 6 runs in his last over. He took four wickets in this match. Well played, Chris Woakes.
MS Dhoni is BOWLED, as he tried to hit Chris Woakes and ended up getting his leg stump disrupted. MS Dhoni 52 (51b 6×4 0×6). Losing Mahendra Singh Dhoni at this hour of match might hurt India and cost them those extra 15 runs that Dhoni ends up making in the dead overs.
India 285/5 after 48 Overs. MS Dhoni 50* and Ravindra Jadeja 3*
Suddenly with the departure of Suresh Raina has put brakes on India’s free-flowing runs. Anderson started off with an outside delivery as Dhoni swings and misses. We have not seen that for a while, something from the Indian side. This over was pretty much good from England’s point of view giving just 4 runs off it while Dhoni reaches his half century, 55th overall in his ODI career.
India 281/5 after 47 Overs. MS Dhoni 47* and Ravindra Jadeja 2*
Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are the new pair on crease and they do well to start off with singles and doubles. Ravindra Jadeja inclusion in the side was very much discussed.
Suresh Raina is OUT as he tries to hit Chris Woakes for a boundary but goes straight into the hands of James Anderson. He got over-ambitious at the moment. Suresh Raina 100 (75b 12×4 3×6) His well-built innings of exact 100 comes to an end putting the run-scoring responsibility on Dhoni.
India 276/4 after 46 Overs. Suresh Raina 100* and MS Dhoni 45*
Suresh Raina needed one run to get to a well-built hundred and he does it by nudging a single off Chris Jordan. Suresh Raina hits timely century. It is Suresh Raina’s 4th hundred in 193 matches played so far. Dhoni who is on crease hits Chris Jordan for consecutive two FOURs and is followed by a WIDE. Another expensive over by Chris Jordan that takes India’s run rate post 6 at the moment.
India 265/4 after 45 Overs. Suresh Raina 99* and MS Dhoni 36*
Chris Woakes who bowled a tidy spell before Suresh Raina took the aggression back to him and started the onslaught process. Suddenly the projected score for India has shot up to 292 runs as stadium is abuzz with the chants of Suresh Raina. The England bowlers are dealing with the wides being given too much. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 40-45 Overs Highlights]
India 255/4 after 44 Overs. Suresh Raina 97* and MS Dhoni 32*
Tredwell begins his new over with a FOUR from MS Dhoni, something that has become a ritual for the Indian batsmen to welcome the bowlers with a boundary. He than resumes to rotation of strike taking India’s score to pass 250 runs mark.
India 249/4 after 43 Overs. Suresh Raina 96* and MS Dhoni 27*
Ben Stokes comes in to bowl to the dangerous duo – Dhoni and Raina, the two are currently targeting the bowlers at will. The two share a pretty good understanding and Suresh Raina hits couple of boundaries to Ben Stokes. And so much quick runs have definitely put England in a pressure cooker situation leading to mis-fields resulting in more runs.
India 237/4 after 42 Overs. Suresh Raina 85* and MS Dhoni 26*
After Chris Woakes, it is England’s another successful bowler James Tredwell’s turn to be hit for a SIX. What footwork by Raina as Tredwell looks baffled for a minute. Suresh Raina is adding to England’s misery by those easy singles after hitting a biggie on every occasion.
India 228/4 after 41 Overs. Suresh Raina 77* and MS Dhoni 25*
If you thought Suresh Raina was the only one showring fours, take a good look at MS Dhoni who seems to have changed his gears and joined Raina in the party. He takes on Ben Stokes and hits him for two FOURs.
India 218/4 after 40 Overs. Suresh Raina 76* and MS Dhoni 16*
Chris Jordan bowled a terrible previous over as James Anderson begins his fresh over. But he remains as guilty as Jordan for Suresh Raina looks in one murderous mode. He hits James Anderson for three consecutive fours. India scored 62 runs with 12.00 runs per over in their batting powerplay. James Anderson to Suresh Raina is equal to FOUR at the moment! Not sure about rain but Raina is definitely showering boundaries here!. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 35-40 Overs Highlights]
India 205/4 after 39 Overs. Suresh Raina 64* and MS Dhoni 15*
Great over for India as Chris Jordan bowled a disgusting number of 5 wides for England . He gave 14 runs in his over. MS Dhoni shows his classy side as he pushes Chris Jordan delivery for a FOUR as he bisected the backward point and cover for an off-side boundary. Suddenly England side finds themselves under pressure with Indian onslaught continues with decorated boundaries and regular rotation of strike. India reached the 200 mark and surprisingly the 4th fifty was scored in mere 27 deliveries.
India 191/4 after 38 Overs. Suresh Raina 62* and MS Dhoni 9*
India is cashing in the batting powerplay as Suresh Raina plummets Chris Woakes. Suresh Raina hits a mammoth SIX off Chris Waokes delivery reminding the English side of the dangerous batsman he has been in the shorter format of the game. He takes a single to reach his half century. He hits another SIX, a top edge that lands safely in the stands. He finishes the over with a FOUR.
India 171/4 after 37 Overs. Suresh Raina 43* and MS Dhoni 8*
Suresh Raina is on fire as he swats Chris Jordan’s length delivery for a FOUR through off-side. The floodlights have also been switched on giving indications of coming disturbing weather conditions. Raina and Dhoni very well experienced to stitch huge partnerships around single and doubles.
India 162/4 after 36 Overs. Suresh Raina 36* and MS Dhoni 7*
Batting Powerplay taken. Chris Woakes return for second spell marks the return of opening English bowling pair. Woakes who has taken two wickets in one over is expected to break the budding partnership between Raina and Dhoni. The two are picking up singles as Dhoni also surived a run-out chance as Cook’s throw was not backed giving Dhoni another opportunity to take two runs.
India 156/4 after 35 Overs. Suresh Raina 34* and MS Dhoni 3*
James Anderon who is still in search of his first wicket give a welcome boundary to India behind the stumps. He peppers Raina with a bouncer, something that startled Raina for sure. Raina replies in style at the last ball with a perfect placement for a FOUR. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 30-35 Overs Highlights]
India 148/4 after 34 Overs. Suresh Raina 26* and MS Dhoni 3*
James Tredwell is bowling to Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni, a duo that has an exceptional partnership of 3100 runs. If these two get going, England can find themselves chasing a good total.
India 145/4 after 33 Overs. Suresh Raina 25* and MS Dhoni 1*
James Anderson is back and looks like he is to trouble Suresh Raina with the short deliveries. But Suresh Raina welcomes him with a whipping FOUR at the fine-leg. He follows it with a single and now Dhoni faces Anderson and defend his deliveries well.
India 139/4 after 32 Overs. Suresh Raina 20* and MS Dhoni 1*
James Tredwell has not let England miss the services of Moin Ali in the spin department as the off-break boweler is doing a great job for his captain. Suresh Raina facing him will have to look for some way to take the attack back to him as there was huge shout of appeal for lbw and but denied by the umpire. Two runs given off over.
India 137/4 after 31 Overs. Suresh Raina 15* and MS Dhoni 1*
India started off to a bad start but managed to do well to make a good come back with Sharma and Rahane stiching a nice, well built partnership. But with quick fall of wickets of the set batsmen have pushed India on the back foot as MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina are the new men on crease.
India 132/4 after 30 Overs. Suresh Raina 15* and MS Dhoni 0*
Rohit Sharma is OUT as he throws his wicket by hitting a pretty rash drive over a long-off and is caught by Chris Woakes. He goes after scoring a fine fifty. Rohit Sharma 52 (87b 4×4 1×6). He gets done in by James Tredwell, who gets his second wicket of the day. He removed Ajinkya Rahane earlier and now Sharma – both set batsmen of India. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 25-30 Overs Highlights]
India 132/3 after 29 Overs. Rohit Sharma 52* and Suresh Raina 15*
Chris Jordan has been recalled by Captain Cook for the second spell of the match. He starts off with singles on first two deliveries. There is nasty WIDE offered by Jordan, something Indian players won’t mind. Suresh raina looks pretty composed to start his innings and one cannot determine the presence of bundle of nerves by player who takes on English pitch for the first time on this tour.
India 127/3 after 28 Overs. Rohit Sharma 50* and Suresh Raina 14*
India’s run rate has improved good and is well above 4 per over. Rohit Sharma will have to now be on crease and should built on the great start he has got in the innings. Meanwhile Suresh Raina does well to help himself and India with a FOUR at deep mid-wicket. Good five runs coming off the over.
India 121/3 after 27 Overs. Rohit Sharma 50* and Suresh Raina 9*
Rohit Sharma hits his 23rd half-century in 124 ODI matches of his career. Great display of nerves from Sharma as he lifted India from a disastrous start. Rohit Sharma has hit 4 FOURs and one SIX in his knock of 50 so far. Giving him good company in this early partnership is Suresh Raina
India 117/3 after 26 Overs. Rohit Sharma 49* and Suresh Raina 5*
The projected score currently for India is well above 250 that is considered a good score on the Cardiff pitch. A lot will depend on how the Suresh Raina-Rohit Sharma partnership develops.
India 115/3 after 25 Overs. Rohit Sharma 48* and Suresh Raina 4*
Suresh Raina gets off the mark in style as he hits Stokes for a FOUR. A nice touch that was cracked through the mid-wicket as Ian Bell, one of the swiftest fielders could not pull it back. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 20-25 Overs Highlights]
India 110/3 after 24 Overs. Rohit Sharma 45* and Suresh Raina 0*
James Tredwell strikes for England as the spinner gets Ajinkya Rahane STUMPED. Ajinkya Rahane 41 (47b 4×4 0×6) Very lazy reaction by Ajinkya Rahane as he does not drag his foot behind the line, while Buttler was at his swiftest best to give England a breakthrough. India lose their third wicket with Tredwell puts curtains on Rahane-Sharma partnership and definitely has now put India on back foot again. This also brings Suresh Raina on crease.
India 107/2 after 23 Overs. Rohit Sharma 45* and Ajinkya Rahane 40*
With the spinners looking rather ineffective, Cook makes another change in bowling and calls Ben Stokes for his second spell. As right now the crowd at Cardiff is abuzz with chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Moryaa” heard in the stadium. Thanks to Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane partnership!
India 103/2 after 22 Overs. Rohit Sharma 41* and Ajinkya Rahane 36*
India reach 1oo runs mark at the end 21.3 overs. India have done well to reach here after the loss of quick wickets early on. Joe Root is swift in his deliveries as Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane nudges him for singles. Same approach adopted for Tredwell as well from the Indian batsmen.
India 95/2 after 20 Overs. Rohit Sharma 39* and Ajinkya Rahane 34*
James Tredwell, the off-break bowler joins Joe Root who was spin-in-charge for England at the moment but Rohit Sharma and Anjinkya Rahane are not finding difficult in getting singles off his deliveries and Rohit Sharma provides himself little room for a FOUR in the last over. James Tredwell bowling from Cathedral Road End gives 7 runs off his first over. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 15-20 Overs Highlights]
India 81/2 after 18 Overs. Rohit Sharma 31* and Ajinkya Rahane 28*
Jordan continues with his first spell and has not looked as ferocious as he did in the Test Series as for Rahane and Rohit Sharma continue with their now 62 runs partnership. They are milking the English bowlers for easy singles and occasional boundaries like the one by Rahane who drove for a FOUR at mid-off, and not risking anything much
India 75/2 after 17 Overs. Rohit Sharma 31* and Ajinkya Rahane 23*
England left their specialist spinner Moin Ali who was the hero of Test matches surprising many has introduced Joe Root – the introduction of spin for the first time in the match. He gives four overs in his first over, decent start by Root.
India 71/2 after 16 Overs. Rohit Sharma 29* and Ajinkya Rahane 21*
England bowlers are now proving to be expensive as Rahane hits a classic FOUR through the extra cover, a simple touch and beautiful visual treat for all the spectators. These two need to cement a solid partnership for India and prolong their stay on crease. There are extras following from Chris Jordan as they take six runs off the Jordan’s over.
India 64/2 after 15 Overs. Rohit Sharma 29* and Ajinkya Rahane 16*
The first SIX of Indian Innings by Rohit Sharma as he hits Stokes free hit for a deep square leg maximum. The last over by Jordan saw a drama as they thought they got their man in Rohit Sharma caught behind by Buttler but umpire rules out and so does the hot spot with no evidence. Idnia vs England cannot be devoid of all these dramas. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 10-15 Overs Highlights]
India 47/2 after 13 Overs. Rohit Sharma 20* and Ajinkya Rahane 10*
Another Change in bowling as Ben Stokes replaces James Anderson who remained wicket less in his first spell. Stokes denies runs on first two deliveries but ends up giving six runs of the over including FOUR that was perfectly played straight for gracious boundary.
India 41/2 after 12 Overs. Rohit Sharma 19* and Ajinkya Rahane 5*
Cook brings in the first bowling change in form of Chris Jordan who was brilliant in the last Test Match at The Oval where he wiped off the Indian innings. He replaces Chris Woakes, while Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane adopt a good policy of rotating strike and not add on to dot balls. They are currently dealing in ones and twos, Great Running in between the wicket by two.
India 36/2 after 11 Overs. Rohit Sharma 18* and Ajinkya Rahane 4*
India has definitly not got off to a flyer but that does not deny Rohit Sharma from hitting few glorious, crackling shots off to Anderson. He opens the face of the bat on time and hits him on mid-on and off respectively for beautiful boundaries. He takes 10 runs off the over. Bravo!
India 26/2 after 10 Overs. Rohit Sharma 8* and Ajinkya Rahane 4*
At the end of ten overs, it seems a usual story for India and England as England dominated it completely with double trouble from Chris Waokes to remove Dhawan and Kohli. It has been complete show of Chris Woakes and James Anderson as England Captain Alaistair Cook did not introduce any bowling change so far. [Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 5-10 Overs Highlights]
India 25/2 after 9 Overs. Rohit Sharma 7* and Ajinkya Rahane 4*
After a successful over by Chris Woakes, facing James Anderson becomes all the more difficult for Rohit Sharma who will have to lead the Indian innings upfront. Rahane is doing well to take a quickie double runs as both Sharma and Rahane are looking to rotate strike at the moment
India 21/2 after 8 Overs. Rohit Sharma 6* and Ajinkya Rahane 2*
It is twin strike for Chris Woakes as Virat Kohli is OUT. Virat Kohli (3b 0×4 0×6). His stay at Cardiff lasts for three deliveries. Virat Kohli was caught by England Captain for a simple catch at mid-off. He tried to adopt an aggressive aproach against English attack but he played it too quick not understanding the situation of the game. Ajinkya Rahane comes at number 4 to replace Virat Kohli who fell prey to Chris Woakes.
Shikhar Dhawan is OUT as Chris Waokes strikes for England. Shikhar Dhawan 11 (22b 2×4 0×6). An easy catch to the England wicketkeeper Buttler handing India their first loss of wicket. Shikhar Dhawan had been pretty uncomfortable on pitch as Chris Woakes used the angle very well.
India 19/0 after 7 Overs. Rohit Sharma 6* and Shikhar Dhawan 11*
Chris Woakes and James Anderson bowling in tandem are clinical in their approach, trying to keep the deliveries as close to stumps as possible. Their attempt to get inswingers on target is not proving much harmful for India at the moment as India and Rohit Sharma survives another run-out chance and Shikhar Dhawan hits a full delivery on leg stump to FOUR.
India 11/0 after 5 Overs. Rohit Sharma 5* and Shikhar Dhawan 5*
Jimmy Anderson continues to be on the bowling front in order to sniff some wickets but the Indian openers are doing good to deny him any early wicket. Anderson is as apt as always, giving two runs off his third over.[Read India vs England, 2nd ODI: 0-5 Overs Highlights]
India 9/0 after 4 Overs. Rohit Sharma 4* and Shikhar Dhawan 4*
Chris Woakes who is seen as a surprise choice to bowl the new ball with Chris Jordan in side does well to respect his captain’s decision. Not allowing any easy runs puts pressure on the Indian openers as it leads to a mix-up that could have resulted in Rohit Sharma getting run out, but he survives. Shikhar Dhawan ends the over on high note by hitting a FOUR going square on off-side.
India 5/0 after 3 Overs. Rohit Sharma 4* and Shikhar Dhawan 0*
James Anderson continues bowling with the new ball and is the man to do so. He bowls one rare loose delivery handing India their first score on the board. But Rohit Sharma after playing many deliveries hits one beautiful on-drive for a FOUR. Well played by Rohit Sharma.
India 0/0 after 2 Overs. Rohit Sharma 0* and Shikhar Dhawan 0*
Chris Wokaes who was outstanding in the last Test match at the Oval is given the new ball. Facing him is Shikhar Dhawan who was dropped out during Test series, Woakes does good work and leaves India to get off mark still.
India 0/0 after 1 Over. Rohit Sharma 0* and Shikhar Dhawan 0*
Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan walk in the Swalec Stadium at Cardiff in the second one day. They face their familiar nemesis and England’s wrecker-in-chief Jame Anderson. And he starts with a maiden over troubling Rohit Sharma with lethal in and out swingers.
Playing XI for England and India
England: Alastair Cook, Alex Hales, Ian Bell, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, James Tredwell, James Anderson
India: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma
2.38 p.m. IST: As expected before at the Cardiff that favours batting second, England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field first. At Cardiff, out of 15 matches, team batting second have won on 9 occasions. For England, Alex Hales will be making his debut. Alastair Cook talked about going ahead with his decision to bowl first as there is a good possibility of rains in the second half of the day.
Hello and welcome to the second One-Day International (ODI) match of the five-match series between India and England at Cardiff on Wednesday. We at India.com will be bringing to you the live updates of this exciting encounter. India’s tour of England 2014 has not gone according to plans for MS Dhoni and his boys with a humiliating 1-3 loss in the five-match Test series recently, but when it comes to the shorter format of the colourful game, the world champions always boast of an upper hand. Itching to prove the critics wrong, the Men in Blue will take on the field at Cardiff for the second ODI. Their first battle was called off as the rain gods played their cards and ensured the match was abandoned.
Alastair Cook-led side England displayed a dominating performance in the Test Series but they, like the tourists, are facing turmoil in the 50-over format. Just like Indian team is witnessing a lot of off-field drama with Ravi Shashtri coming on board as the team director, with coach Duncan Fletcher’s role being scrutinized before the World Cup 2015, England side is also facing some serious drama. Former players Michael Vaughan and Graeme Swann have stirred a controversy by saying the current England side ‘Alastair Cook and Co.’ should not participate in World Cup 2015 as they have ‘no chance’ of winning.
Both India and England find themselves on a sticky wicket in the preparations to the World Cup 2015 and would be keen to prove their detractors wrong. The match played at the Cardiff will be taken very seriously by both teams to get an early advantage in the series. Both Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Alastair Cook have a point to prove and there could be nothing better than a win here at Cardiff.
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