The India vs England match holds great significance for both sides. India is eager to win this match and secure a place in the semifinals. On the other hand, it is even more critical for England than it is for India. England has lost four out of the five matches they have played, placing them on the brink of elimination from the World Cup. However, there is still a slim chance for England, but if they lose to India, it will mark the end of their journey. Therefore, to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup semifinals alive, this match is a must-win for England.
India is filled with confidence following their victory over New Zealand. It was a significant win, as India had not defeated New Zealand in the World Cup for 23 years. Notably, both India and England have opted to keep their playing XIs unchanged from their previous match.
India vs England CWC 2023 Toss
India and England clashed at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. England’s skipper, Jos Buttler, won the toss and chose to put India into bat. This marks the first time India has batted first in this World Cup, as in their previous five matches, they were chasing. The pitch initially favoured the fast bowlers, offering movement.
India vs England CWC 2023, India Batting
Initially, England’s fast bowlers were accurate and right on target. India lost early wickets, with Shubman Gill dismissed for just 4 runs from 12 balls, as Chris Woakes uprooted the stumps.
Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck, getting out to David Willy and caught by Ben Stokes at mid-off. This marked his first duck in the World Cup and his 34th duck overall.
Then Shreyas Iyer joined Captain Rohit Sharma. However, Shreyas Iyer was also dismissed cheaply for just 4 runs as he attempted a pull shot, which was caught in the mid-On region off the bowling of Chris Woakes.
Subsequently, KL Rahul joined forces with Rohit Sharma, with the score at 40/3 in 11.5 overs. They both accumulated runs cautiously and in the process, Rohit Sharma achieved his second 50 in this tournament and 54th half-century in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul forged a 91-run partnership, but it was interrupted when Rahul was dismissed by David Willy. He attempted to hit the ball for a six but, regrettably, was caught at mid-on by Jonny Bairstow.
Surya Kumar Yadav took his place at the crease, but the partnership they built added only 33 more runs. Rohit Sharma was then dismissed by Rashid for 87 as he was caught on the mid-wicket boundary by Livingstone. This marks the second occasion in the 2023 World Cup that Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the 80s.
With only 164 runs on the board and 11 more overs left in the innings, India found themselves halfway down with their side. Surya Kumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are the only hope for India at this point. Beyond them, there are the bowlers, so expectations shouldn’t be set too high for the upcoming batsmen.
However, Ravindra Jadeja was given out leg before wicket off the bowling of Adil Rashid, and India found themselves six wickets down with a score of 182. India was in a precarious situation. A run later Mohammad Shami was dismissed for 1 by Mark Wood.
Surya Kumar Yadav played a crucial innings, scoring 49 runs off 47 balls. However, while attempting to accelerate the scoring, he was dismissed when he was caught on the cover boundary off the bowling of David Willey.
Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav contributed to a crucial 21-run partnership that could potentially make a difference for England during their chase. However, Bumrah was run out on the last ball of the innings. Ultimately, India posted a total of 229/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
India vs England CWC 2023, England Bowling
All of the England bowlers performed well and utilized the playing conditions effectively. David Willey emerged as the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 45 runs in his 10 overs. Additionally, Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid each secured 2 wickets.
India vs England CWC 2023, England Batting
Fast bowlers receive assistance from the pitch early on. If India manages to take early wickets, it will be challenging for England to secure a victory. On the other hand, if England can play the initial overs with the new ball and get a strong start, it will pose a formidable challenge for India. Let’s hope for an exciting cricket match from this point onward.