In the sprawling Gangetic Plains, India’s fertile run in the current World Cup continued unhindered. At the Ekana Stadium here on Sunday, the Men in Blue notched their sixth win on the trot, defending 229 for nine with tigerish zeal and keeping it well beyond England’s grasp. India bowled out the visitors for 129 in 34.5 overs and won by 100 runs.
Double blow
During the chase, England fired its initial volleys through Dawid Malan’s six and four off Mohammed Siraj. Soon, from the other end, Siraj’s partner Jasprit Bumrah extracted vengeance, getting one to nip back and the delivery brushed Malan’s blade and crashed into the stumps. The spearhead got the next one to tail into Joe Root’s pads and these twin blows left the visitors gasping at the crease.
