Root hits half-century; England in control

July 17, 2018 22:52

Eng 152-2 (25 ovs) vs India 256-8 | Scorecard

Morgan has been relatively quiet so far, but he manages to break free with back to back fours off Raina, in the 21st over.

He makes room before playing the inside out lofted shot over the covers for a four before smashing the next ball through the same region for the same result.

Raina goes for 10 in his second over as India's bowlers continue to look clueless against Root and Morgan's positive approach.

Chahal is bowling well as he keeps things tight but with runs leaking from the other end, England are looking in total control.

Kuldeep replaces Raina, who bowled just two overs. After two dot balls, Root sweeps the third ball past short fine for a four and defends the last three balls.

Pacer Thakur comes back as India are desperate to make the breakthrough and keep their hopes alive.

But Root and Morgan easily pick five runs off the over, including a wide as the scoreboard continues to tick.

Kuldeep makes the mistake of giving Root width as he drives the wide half-volley through the covers to bring up his fifty in some style, from 60 balls.

Morgan chips down the track and hammers the last ball powerfully straight down the ground for the second four of the over.

At the halfway stage, England are sitting pretty on 152 for two in 25 overs, needing another 105 runs for victory in 25 overs at just over four runs per over.

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