Pant, Sundar keep England at bay

March 05, 2021 14:57

India 172-6 (67 ovs) vs Eng 205 | Scorecard

Slightly short from Root as Pant nudges it through the leg side for a single and Sundar taps the next back to the bowler.

Root then gets one to turn sharply going past the edge as Sundar pushes forward to defend and he gets behind the ball firmly next delivery.

Bess starts his new over with a full toss which Pant gently flicks on the leg side for a single.

Sundar also gently drives a full toss straight to the covers as Pant looks for the quick single but is sent back. Dan Lawrence goes for the direct hit but ends up hitting Pant on his shoulder as he dives to make his crease.

Sundar then slices Bess over the covers for a four as the two batsmen keep the runs coming, with 18 coming from four overs after the tea break.

In the next over, Pant clips Root on the leg side for a single before Sundar watchfully plays out the rest of the over.

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