Shami strikes; India on top

August 04, 2021 18:26

England 67-3 (28 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Shami to start off with the ball in the post-lunch session. Joe Root drives the first ball straight but can't get it past mid-off and leaves the next and blocks the third ball.

The next two balls are again blocked by Root before he takes a single to fine leg off the last ball to retain strike.

Bumrah from the other end. Root pushes the first ball on the leg side and cuts the third ball but can't get it in the gap.

Bumrah overpitches and gives width as Root plays a stylish front foot drive through the covers for a four.

Shami makes the breakthrough in the third over of the second session. Sibley flicks the pace bowler straight into the hands of KL Rahul at midwicket to perish for 18.

Jonny Bairstow walks in at No 5. He gets off the mark with a single on the off-side and Root keeps out the last ball.

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