Stokes, Roy power England to huge total in Pune

January 15, 2017 17:11

England 350-7 (50 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Ben Stokes, Jason Roy and Joe Root hit half-centuries to power England to a massive 350 in the series opener in Pune, their highest total in India.

While Roy provided the impetus at the start with a 61-ball 73 at the start of the innings, Stokes cut loose at the end to smash 62 from just 40 balls.

Root keep the England innings going in the middle over with a brisk knock of 78 from 95 balls.

For India, Pandya was the best bowler as he claimed two for 46 in nine overs, while Jadeja claimed one for 50 in 10 overs.

But premier spinner Ashwin struggled as he was smashed for 63 runs in eight overs.

England were 235 for four in 40 overs before Stokes took charge and helped the hosts slam 115 runs in the last 10 overs to end on a high.

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