Buttler hits fifty to lead England's fightback

September 08, 2018 17:04

England 278-8 (109 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

The lower order again proving to be difficult to crack for the Indians as Buttler and Broad pick a single each off Shami's 25th over.

The runs are coming quite freely off Jadeja as the left-arm spinner goes for five runs in the next over.

A single to Buttler off Shami before Broad flicks him through the leg side for a four.

A desperate India bring back Ishant to break this stand. He gets the ball to come as Buttler clips it behind square for a four to raise the 50-run stand for the ninth wicket from 61 balls.

Buttler picks a single from the next ball before Broad slashes a wide ball to thirdman for another run.

Shami enjoying no luck at all in this match. Buttler goes hard at a wide delivery which moves away and it goes past the second slip fielder for a four before he drives the third ball through the covers for two runs to bring up his fifty.

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