England beat India by 86 runs to level series at 1-1
July 14, 2018 23:24
India 236-all out (50 ovs) vs England 322-7 | Scorecard
The result seems a foregone conclusion with India, especially Dhoni, not seeming interested in making a move.
Two reserve players come out with a message for Dhoni at the break between overs.
The India captain then swings Plunkett over the leg side but is caught at deep midwicket after a painful innings of 37 from 59 balls.
It has been a surprising knock from the former India captain, who never really challenged the England bowlers and let the match drift away. Of course, he was not helped by wickets falling at the other end, but he could have atleast tried to provide some entertainment if he didn't believe that India could not win.
Plunkett strikes again in the over as Kaul is trapped leg before wicket for one. He decides to take the review but the ball is going on to hit the middle stump which means he has walk back for one as England close in on victory.
Last man Yuzvendra Chahal gets off the mark in some style as he punches a full delivery from Willey straight down the ground for a four.
He survives a run out opportunity off the final delivery. In the next over, Kuldeep denies Plunkett a five-wicket haul as he watchfully plays out a maiden.
The England pacer finishes with excellent figures of four for 46 in his 10 overs.
A disappointing batting effort by India as they are bowled out for 236 in their 50 overs, to lose by 86 runs.
The series is level at 1-1 with the third and final ODI to be played on Tuesday, July 17.
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