Hales's half-century lifts England to victory

July 07, 2018 01:42

England 149-5 (19.4 ovs) vs India 148-5 | Scorecard

Alex Hales hit an unbeaten half-century to steer England to a series-levelling five-wicket victory in the second T20 International against India in Cardiff.

Hales smashed an unbeaten 58 from 41 balls, hitting three sixes and four fours to guide England home in a close finish, as they scampered home with two balls to spare.

With 12 needed from the final over, Hales hit Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a six and a four off the first two balls before England collected two more singles to clinch victory.

Earlier, Virat Kohli top scored with 47, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit a quickfire 32 to lift India to 148 for five after they were put into bat,

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