India and England Share a Nail-Biting 47-Run Finish
Five overs brought relentless hitting, sharp bowling spells and a perfectly balanced contest
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India
47/2 (5.0)
England
47/2 (5.0)
Match tied
India and England produced a dramatic five-over contest, finishing on identical totals of 47 for 2. With neither side able to break clear, the match ended level after a high-tempo battle packed with attacking strokes and disciplined spells.
Dhawan led India’s scoring with a composed 25 from 14 balls, striking three fours and one six. His innings provided the foundation for India’s total, while England’s attack kept the contest finely poised by claiming two wickets in their allotted five overs.
England’s reply was sparked by Bairstow, who hammered 22 from just seven deliveries, including three sixes. E Morgan added 13 from nine balls, with one six, to maintain the pressure and keep England alongside India on the scoreboard.
A Singh was India’s most effective bowler, taking one wicket for just one run from his over. For England, Wood claimed one wicket for eight runs, while Broad finished with one wicket from two overs. The balanced scorecard underlined how little separated the teams in a thrilling short-format finish.