Rohit powers India to ODI series win over England

India Clinches Series with Four-Wicket Win in Cuttack

• England’s Innings:
  • Total: 304 in 49.5 overs
  • Key Contributors: Joe Root (69 off 72), Ben Duckett (65 off 56)
  • Ravindra Jadeja impressed with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs.
• India’s Response:
  • Total: 308-6 in 44.3 overs
  • Key Contributions: Rohit Sharma (119 off 90), Shubman Gill (60 off 52)
  • Overton was the standout bowler for England, picking up 2 wickets for 27 runs.
• Match Highlights:
  • India won by 4 wickets, chasing down 305 with 33 balls to spare.
  • Rohit Sharma’s century was his first in 11 months, leading India to a commanding position.
  • Despite some late setbacks, India successfully crossed the target, securing the series with a 2-0 lead.
• England’s Struggles:
  • England’s opening partnership of 81 between Duckett and Phil Salt was solid but failed to capitalize.
  • Despite contributions from all six top batters, no one could go on to score a match-changing innings.
  • Joe Root top-scored with 69, but England was dismissed for 304 with just one ball remaining in their innings.
• Looking Ahead:
  • The final match of the series is set to take place in Ahmedabad, with England looking for redemption before their Champions Trophy clash against Australia on February 22.
  • England’s all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss both the final ODI and the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury.